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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Dear Reese (can I call you Reese?), I recently saw your #ReesesBookClub announcement where you revealed Kristin Hannah’s book The Nightingale as your March book club pick. Normally, I wouldn’t have even given …
Now You See Us by Balli Kaur Jaswal Now You See Us (William Morrow) begins with a brief news item of a woman found dead in her home in Singapore. Her maid, a domestic worker from the Philippines is a person of interest and has been arrested. Author Balli Kaur …
Unpopular Causes: A Career in Service to America by Charles Harry Lutz What’s it About? This is a tale of government service during some of the most controversial challenges of our lifetime. “We were expecting a knock at the door. When it came, my partner Matty and I gave the …
Illustrator, children’s author, and theatrical set designer Ian Falconer died Tuesday in Connecticut. The author is best known for his children’s book series Olivia, which is about a clever young pig. The award-winning series, with its stylish color scheme, debuted in 2000 and went on to include seven more books …
Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom by Jane Austen and Andrea Kirk Assaf Jane Austen is one of the most popular female writers in history, best known for her stories of love, loss, and hope, which are cleverly intertwined with her witty insights into the traits and expectations of English …
Steel City: A Story of Pittsburgh by William Miller Historical Novel Captures the Smoke and Grit of Pittsburgh at Its Industrial Peak This is not a gilded age novel. It’s a novel of the smoke and grit that were the pride of a booming city. It takes readers …
02 Mar 2023 Books to Read for Fans of the Throne of Glass Series As a #1 New York Times bestselling series, the Throne of Glass series has captivated fantasy readers worldwide. If you’ve read books one through eight and are looking for more fantasy books to get lost in, …
03 Mar 2023 New Romance Books to Escape Into Everyone loves a good love story – whether it’s action-packed and thrilling, sweet and slow, or fast-paced and steamy, romance provides us with an escape like no other genre. Check out these new releases from bestselling authors Kally Ash, Kirsten Pursell, …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Audiobooks are expensive, and so is an Audible subscription. If you’re looking for inexpensive Audible alternatives, the Storytel app might be on your radar. But is it worth considering? Is it worth trying …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Marvel’s first big event of 2023 has come and gone now. In Marvel’s Dark Web, Goblin Queen (Madelyne Pryor, a resurrected clone of Jean Grey) and Chasm (Ben Reilly, an amnesiac, overpowered clone …
03 Mar 2023 Young Adult Books for Fans of Ransom Riggs Ransom Riggs is best known for his Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series – an action-packed, atmospheric, and engrossing coming-of-age series. If you’re looking for similar new young adult books to add to your reading list, we’ve got you covered …
In the small corner of the queer bookish internet I inhabit, I am known for championing little-known and under-the-radar books. This is a reputation I’ve cultivated, and one I’m proud of. There is nothing that makes me happier than getting unknown queer books into the hands of the readers who …
Do you want your child to be excited about learning, prepared for the future, and eager to go to school? Rather than worrying about grades or giving kids more homework, it’s best to take a step back and reevaluate what your child needs to be open and engaged with their …
A Plan to Save the Planet by Glenn Weinreb What’s it About? A detailed and hands-on guide for comprehensive solutions to crucial challenges in environmental sustainability. Glenn Weinreb’s practical guide cuts through our environmental angst to provide straightforward explanations of our current energy systems and how to transform them for …
Bond Novels to Be Edited for Offensive Language: Ian Fleming’s highly popular 007 novels will be republished this spring to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first Bond book, Casino Royale. The new editions of the books were reviewed by sensitivity readers according to The Guardian, who recommended that the …
Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives by Rick Bleiweiss Pignon Scorbion & The Barbershop Detectives (Blackstone Publishing), Rick Bleiweiss’ new murder mystery, is a whodunit with an unforgettable Police Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion at its center. In a style reminiscent of Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, we enter the fictional town of …
14 Feb 2023 Looking to fall in love with some new romance reads? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors Lauren Landish, Willow Winters, Kylie Scott, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading! Related selena scrolls_pure; if (shouldBeFixed …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I have to be honest. I’m a bit new to the audiobook club. By that I mean that I have mostly associated audiobooks with long road trips. While driving across the United States, …
14 Feb 2023 Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including Kay Bratt, E.W. …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Forest of Scarlet? The Scarlet Pimpernel is one of my favorite works of classic literature! I knew I wanted to retell it someday. When I set out to write this fae fantasy series, I knew this was the perfect …
We all want to luxuriate in a vacation. But there is always the looming question: which book should I read while I’m gone? A vacation book recommendation can be all yours if you just take this quiz and design your perfect vacation. With this vacation book recommendation quiz, I’ve attempted …
Sisters of the Sweetwater Fury by Kinley Bryan 1913. A powerful and dangerous storm descends on the Great Lakes, and three sisters find their lives transformed amid the chaos. Galley cook Sunny Colvin, whose baking skills are exemplary, has her hands full feeding a freighter crew seven days a week, …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Shadow of the Dark? It’s a big mix of things. I lived in Columbus for many years and miss it now that I’m out in the PNW. I love baking and wanted to share that love with a …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Lucy in the Sky? As someone who had 3 siblings, I find the different personalities spread among them fascinating. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Lucy in the Sky, what would they be? …
I remember where I was when the panic hit me. I was shelving in my elementary library, struggling under the weight of a large stack of graphic novels that I hand-carried over to their section. Graphic novels don’t have a place in my unofficial book truck sorting system, not because …
Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either …
Doomed: Sacco and Vanzetti & the End of the American Dream by John Florio and Ouisie Shapiro What’s it About? The tale of two Italian immigrants and how they became symbols for an inequitable, unjust legal system in the United States. “Remember! Justice Crucified August 23, 1927” was printed with …
Weyward by Emilia Hart What’s it About? An epic drama of three remarkable women finding their strength and power through the words of each other and a unique common legacy. Footsteps. Then, the wrench of metal on metal as the bolt was drawn back … They had come to take …
When it comes to following true crime, you either like it or you really, really don’t. For many people, true crime books, podcasts, and news stories are a huge part of their lives. But if you’re not one of those people, the consumption of true crime might seem a little …
Bad Behavior in the Workplace: A Career in Jeopardy by Michael Weiner What’s it About? This book will serve as a road map toward personal growth and show that it’s never too late to change. Curb your bad behavior in the workplace before it’s too late. It seems that things …
