Banned Books Week: Top 10 Banned Books
Happy Banned Books Week! This week happens every year in late September, and we can celebrate our freedom to read by cracking open a good book.
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September 20, 2022
Judging a Book by Its Title
The title of a book is your first glimpse into the author’s mind. It tells you a little bit about what you can expect, which is why title choice is so hard but so important.
April 29, 2022
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Esther
There are very few women out there who have holidays celebrating them, but Esther is one, and Purim is the time to bring her story to life!
March 16, 2022
Match the Couples
Enjoy this quick puzzle for Valentine’s Day! Try to match characters in famous literary couples.
February 14, 2022
Shifting Lengths of Genre Fiction
Learn about some factors that influence trends in book length.
February 1, 2022
2021 Book Reviews
Like last year, I’m going to wrap up 2021 by reviewing some books that were published this year.
December 31, 2021
Top 10 YouTube Channels for Authors
Are you buckling in for National Novel Writing Month this year? Here are some YouTube channels for writers that can help you along.
November 2, 2021
A History of Werewolves in Literature
People have looked at werewolves in a lot of different ways over the years, their views changing with the times. This article will give you a brief glimpse into peoples’ shifting viewpoints, as seen in literature from ancient times to the present day.
October 17, 2021
Dear Diary: 4 Types of Journals You Might Keep
The journal is a versatile pastime – one that’s especially celebrated on September 22, or Dear Diary Day. In honor of the day, we’ll look at four types of personal journals that you might keep, and some of their benefits.
September 22, 2021
You Might Be Reading (And Enjoying) Fanfiction Without Even Realizing It!
Some pieces of fanfiction are mainstream literature. Some are classic literature. Some might be among your favorite works. Here are two forms of fanfiction that are surprisingly socially acceptable.
August 29, 2021