Tag: favorite authors

Historical Fiction – Holiday Edition

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 […]

Why We Love Books About Books

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 […]

Beach Read Season

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, […]

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 […]