By Sharon M. Peterson Out of my family of six, two have autism, one has dyslexia, three have dysgraphia, one has ADHD, and another is currently being evaluated for ADHD. Not surprisingly, we all struggle with anxiety in one form or another. What I’m saying is that we put the spicy in neuro-spicy. We put […]
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Adventure Books: Not Just for Kids
by Kerry Chaput Who wouldn’t want to feel the thrill of a well-written chase scene or an intense rescue? In modern fiction, more and more women are incorporating action-adventure into their books, and we love to see it! While adventure has always been a part of the sci-fi and fantasy realm, we’re seeing action scenes […]
Aphantasia. What is it and what does it mean?
By Maggie Giles These are two questions I get a lot when I tell people that I have aphantasia. Aphantasia is often described as a visual condition, when one lacks the mind’s eye and are unable to picture images in their head, but in reality, aphantasia is a multisensory condition and it’s on a spectrum. […]
Do Romance Books have to have a happily ever after?
By Caitlin Moss “You know the greatest loves of all time are over now.” -Taylor Swift, The 1 Do romance books have to have a happily ever after? I know a good portion of you just screamed YES at your computer screen, and I get it. Believe me, I do. I understand why the majority […]
The Many Facets of Yellowface
By Sayword B. Eller I have so much to say about this book. So much, in fact, that the words begin to stumble over one another, my message gets trampled, and I’m left staring at the screen lost as to what I should write. But here I am, committed to writing a blog post about […]
Take a Break with a Bookish Podcast
by Jenn Bouchard It is estimated there are between 3 and 4 million podcasts (ListenNotes). Hundreds of podcasters have carved out their niche in the literary listening landscape by interviewing authors, talking about craft and publishing realities, and dishing about the latest reads. With so many podcasts to sift through, it is impossible to listen […]
Authors that are an Auto-Buy!
By Tanya E. Williams What do Lisa Genova, Steve Martini, Kristin Harmel, Hazel Gaynor, and William Kent Krueger have in common? They are all auto-buy authors for me; authors whose novels I will rush out to pre-order, purchase, or request from my local library as soon as I hear about a new release. Their books […]
Branching Out in Historical Fiction
By Kerry Chaput I love an epic WWII story as much as the next reader, but sometimes I crave a little something different. WWII books have dominated the historical fiction shelf for years, but I’m happy to see that changing. I’ve pondered on why there is such focus on this particular time in history. There’s […]
Embracing the Magic: Witchlit – A Spellbinding Literary Genre for Fall
By Jen Craven In recent years, a bewitching literary genre has been quietly casting its spell on readers worldwide. Known as “Witchlit,” this enchanting subgenre of fantasy and magical realism has been captivating the imaginations of readers and offering a unique blend of the mystical, the supernatural, and the everyday. Let’s delve into the mysteries […]
From Page to Screen: 10 Upcoming Film Adaptations to Get Excited For
By Jen Craven Not all book lovers are film buffs, and not all moviegoers are avid readers…BUT, when the two collide, it hits a sweet spot for the person who loves both. Some of my all-time favorite book-to-film adaptations include Little Women (any and all, but especially the 1994 version), Atonement, Harry Potter, and Room […]