Author: eleventhchapter

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 […]

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 […]

Seven Thrillers by Canadian Women You Need to Read Right Now!

By Maggie Giles Before my book Twisted came out, I began to get more involved in my local book community. This meant connecting with many different Canadian Authors. It opened me up to a bunch of amazing books I’d never heard of before. These authors masterfully leave clues and hintsthat cause the reader to look […]