Great Authors’ Letters to Their Long-Suffering Moms
The letters and biographical ephemera of the (dead white male) stars of the canon are like Us Weekly for English majors. Literary stars: they’re just like...
8 International Novels about Migration and Xenophobia
I live on a large underpopulated island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It’s ripe for the taking said our politicians yesterday, today, the day...
Retelling the Classics: A Q&A With Authors Sonali Dev and Meg Donohue
This is a guest post from Sonali Dev and Meg Donohue, both authors of retellings of classic novels set in San Francisco/Northern California. Award-winning author Sonali...
Classic Children’s Books As Comics (And Why This Is A Good Thing)
When it comes to classics, it doesn’t matter how you read them. You could pick up Manga Shakespeare, Emoji Pride And Prejudice, or Latin Winnie-the-Pooh and I’d be happy,...
3 Ways to Find Recommended Books Based on Other Books You Love
Finding a book to follow up your new favorite read can be a struggle. How can any author fill Leigh Bardugo’s shoes? How can your heart...
Giveaway: THE GUEST BOOK by Sarah Blake
This giveaway is sponsored by the audiobook edition of The Guest Book by Sarah Blake. Moving through three generations and back and forth in time, The Guest...
Skincare Assemble: A Guide for Rehydrating While Watching ENDGAME
via GIPHY …so long since you’ve had anything to drink. You’ve had food but no water as you get ready to see Avengers: Endgame for the...
Indie Press Round-Up: May 2019 New Releases
For this month’s round-up of small and independent press books, I have a ton of variety for you. Below you will find a historical thriller, literary...
Can You Pass the Hardest Jane Austen Quiz?
Jane Austen was one of my first literary loves. I think it started when I first saw Colin Firth dive into the lake at Pemberley, but...
15 Silly And Funny Poems for Kids
Funny poems are a great way to introduce poetry to children. I remember still can remember poems from my childhood. Here is a list of 15...
