By Colleen Temple Somehow, y’all, we’re still in January. In fact, there’s still another week in this godforsaken month. But, alas, we can do hard things. And one of them, for me, is setting reading goals for myself. As an author, it’s so important to be a good literary citizen and I want to continue […]
By Tanya E. Williams Holiday reads are pure magic with a sprinkle of nostalgia on top. Whether the story takes place during the holidays or is simply steeped in winter splendor, it is easy for a reader to dive in with a cup of cocoa and a warm blanket. Let’s face it, the holidays can […]
By Maggie Giles As the air gets cooler and the nights longer, there’s no better time to curl up with a spooky season read. Whether you’re in the mood for spine-tingling horror, pulse-pounding thrillers, or cozy romances with a supernatural twist, spooky season offers something for every type of reader. From haunted houses and dark […]
By Jen Craven With the start of the school year, there’s no better time to cozy up with a novel set on a college campus or in the hallowed halls of a boarding school. These settings are a literary goldmine, packed with drama,secrets, friendships, and the thrill of new beginnings. Whether it’s a posh boarding […]
by Kerry Chaput Books. The crinkle of a spine, the smell of fresh paper and ink. Words with the potential to change your life. They are friends to soothe the loneliness and guides to navigate you through an escape. Books are magic. Gilmore Girls fans, remember Rory’s graduation speech? I live in two worlds. One is […]
by Jenn Bouchard Summer is finally here, and now is the perfect time to escape (even if it’s just to your back deck) with a cold drink and a beach read. What is essential to a beach read? Opinions on this subject vary tremendously! A quick Google search will bring a wide range of results, […]
By Colleen Temple I go to books for all different reasons. To be entertained. To learn. To grow. To laugh. To cry. To put myself in someone else’s shoes. To feel something. Everything. But after thinking about it for a little while, I think I go to books most of all to feel understood. To […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
