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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Many of us first met Frog and Toad in childhood classrooms. I had a teacher who would read to us from a lovely, glossy compendium version that I deeply envied. They were silly, …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write “Goin’ back to Californ-I-A”? Writing a memoir about my church mission has always been a dream for me since I was in the third grade. In 1988, I finally had an opportunity to serve a full-time, two-year mission to …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Game On? Have you ever wished you could get a moment back? Picture this: It’s Saturday evening on New Year’s Eve weekend. I’m standing in the middle of a busy San Francisco street in my wedding dress, trying to …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. A did a funny thing a few months ago. I went to a local tattoo shop to get some new ink. That isn’t the funny part. Since I knew I was going to …
The Home for Wayward Girls by Marcia Bradley What’s it About? Growing up in the 1990s, a young girl escapes her abusive parents–and the “ranch” they ran for “bad” girls — and becomes an advocate for teen runaways. “The Ranch” is not an escape room but enter this living nightmare, …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Parenting can be a deeply fulfilling and exciting experience, but it can also be stressful or even scary — especially if you’re at the beginning of your parenting journey. Parenting and pregnancy books …
21 Apr 2023 6 New Romance Reads for Your Spring TBR List It’s that time again – flowers are blooming and the weather is warming up. It’s time to spring into your TBR list and let love bloom. Check out these new romance releases from authors Maan Gabriel, L.P. Dover, …
Angels and Bandits by Brodie Curtis The battle of Britain rages, and two young RAF pilots from very different stations in life must somehow find common ground — and stay alive. On the eve of World War II, working-class Eddy Beane is a flight instructor in London. He successfully completes …
21 Apr 2023 6 Books to Read While You Wait for The Mandalorian Season 4 With season three of The Mandalorian coming to a close this week, you need something to fill the void while you wait for season four! These new fantasy and science fiction releases will do just …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. With human activities directly and indirectly leading to the decimation of the diversity of animals on the planet, scientific study of animals, in order to understand how best we can protect them, is …
When Matthew Quirk published The Night Agent in 2018, he couldn’t have known his action-driven political thriller would later be adapted into a #1 hit show on Netflix — he couldn’t have known, but certainly, like many writers, he dreamt about it. It wasn’t the first time his work had …
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 …
21 Apr 2023 6 New Biographies and Memoirs to Inspire and Educate Reading about other people’s lives, whether through a thorough biography or captivating memoir, can be inspiring, relatable, beautiful, and educational. If you’re looking for more books like this, check out these new releases from authors Stephen Todd, Anthony …
21 Apr 2023 6 Young Adult Books for Fans of Samantha Shannon If you love the fast-paced, beautiful prose of Samantha Shannon, you’ll love these new Young Adult releases! Check out the latest works from authors Dennis Batchelder, Eileen Schnabel, Actus, Meagan Church, F.T. Lukens, and Margarita Engle. Enjoy! Oversight …
Remember that survey of literary agents put together a month ago to see what the reality is in publishing right now related to book bans? It was widely shared across social media, as well as through several other online literary outlets. Today, let’s look at what was said. . . …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Witchy Awakening? I have written cozy mysteries for a few years and got invited into an anthology for paranormal cozy mysteries. While I hadn’t written any I jumped at the chance as there is often a little bit of …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Obedience? I was at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida and I met a silk aerialist named Cassandra, who told me “you should write a book about a silk aerialist and name her after me.” If you had to …
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Mastering Artisan Italian Gelato by Gary J. Mihalik What’s it About? Mastering Artisan Italian Gelato is an incredibly valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and science behind Gelato. Carrot Cake. Bourbon Old Fashioned. Egg Cream. Mascarpone. Peanut Butter and Jelly. Saffron and Rosewater. Tiramisu. Believe it or not, …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Tournament (Interstellar Trials Book 1)? Until we can find a way to defy physics and push spaceships faster than lightspeed (hint: it’s not actually possible), humans hoping to explore distant star systems will need to get creative. A …
Libraries support communities by providing more than just books and access to information. Communities can take advantage of internet and technology access, literacy and skill-building tools, professional development courses, job training, and so much more. This year, the American Library Association (ALA) will celebrate National Library Week from April 23–29, with the theme, …
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. What is a closed door romance? Like any fan community, romance has phrases and lingo that have developed over time for fans to talk to other fans. We have romancelandia (referring to the …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Royal Pain? I’ve always been fascinated by the way the media can influence how we feel about people and events. Once they determine someone is a hero, we expect them to be nothing but heroic, but that sometimes …
Spring has sprung and warmer weather has given audiobook lovers more opportunities to walk outside while listening to their latest audiobook. I don’t know about you, but I always find myself reaching for romance and memoirs in the spring. There’s just something about them that captures my attention as I …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Lion House? A long-time friend and I were discussing what it would be like to be stuck together forever. The conversation spiraled from there, and the idea for Lion House was born. If you had to pick theme songs …
The Hunger Crime by Trudy Bower and John B. Crisci What’s it About? In their new crime-thriller, The Hunger Crime, John B. Crisci and Trudy E. Bower introduce a plot full of crime, action, adventure, betrayal, and romance all while highlighting the tireless work of real-life humanitarians who dedicate their …
The Accidental Universe and Other Stories by Gerard Marconi He’s had a play performed at the Baltimore Playwrights Festival, received accolades for his short stories and has been featured in multiple literary journals. It’s safe to say that Gerard Marconi is no stranger to the world of writing. His newest …
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Talks Like Thunder: Red With Native Blood? Marjorie Carter was a wonderful mentor and a dear friend. When she died of pneumonia in 2004, I had the only copy of her manuscript. I completed the story and brought the …
If you’re asked to picture a librarian right now, what would you see? Is it a serious, glasses-wearing woman with a cardigan pulled over sensible, if frumpy, clothes? You wouldn’t be the only one, and it’s a common portrayal in pop culture. But where does the whole librarian and cardigan …
Here is something to think about: should you buy that book? Are you thinking you might just borrow it from a friend or from your public library…or do you think you should buy it? If you borrow it, are you planning to treat it like it is your own — …
