4 Novel Ways to Find Writing Inspiration
Feeling stuck? Step away from Scrivener and try this instead Photo by Bianca Isofache Let’s start with a cliche: the journey of a thousand miles begins with one...
‘There’s One Humanity or There Isn’t’: A Conversation
Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Wole, what’s your view of Donald Trump’s impact on Africa, and how is he perceived in Africa? Wole Soyinka: Well, that is...
The New York jazz band bringing back cartoon music
The day Joel Pierson, also known as the ‘piano doctor,’ moved to New York in 2014 was the day his wife told him she was pregnant...
Reading Pathways: Lisa Kleypas
If you’ve meandered into the romance section of your local bookstore, chances are you’ve come across the name Lisa Kleypas. She’s written over 20 novels since...
Mini Books by John Green Might Be the Start of a New Trend
Penguin’s mini books by John Green might be the start of something new in the English-speaking world. The publishing company has chosen to reprint four of...
Another Ode For A Hometown Bookstore
On my annual trip to Maui, my bags felt light returning. Sadly, another bookstore of mine closed: the Barnes & Noble in Lahaina Gateway Center with...
Can Smart Thermostats Ruin Your Furnace?
It may sound preposterous, but some people are afraid smart thermostats are bad for heating and air conditioning systems. Here’s the good news: You don’t have...
How to Make Friends and Add to Your TBR Pile
How often does this happen to you: you’re out in public, you see someone reading a book, and you identify that person as automatically your friend!...
15 Celebrity Book Clubs and Bookish Celebrities to Follow in 2019
If you’re struggling to decide what to read next, or can’t join an actual book club, celebrity book clubs just might be what you’re looking for....
16 Nonfiction Books for Fiction Lovers
This year, more than any year prior, I’ve had friends tell me that it’s their goal to read more nonfiction. Whether it’s because college turned them...
