Happy Groundhog Day!: Exploring Time Loops
You can read books and short stories about this idea going back over a century! Here are some of the origins and examples of this subgenre.
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February 2, 2023
2022 Book Reviews
Every year in December I briefly review some of the books that I read in the past year that came out that year. These are books from 2022.
December 31, 2022
Top 10 Books for Writers
As National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) wraps up, you might ease up on the writing for a while. Maybe you want to start editing your story, or maybe you want to take a break from writing altogether and read. Either way, I have a list of my top 10 books or series for writers, storytellers, and other people who love language.
December 1, 2022
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.
September 20, 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
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
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
Cooking with Books: Novel Recipes
These are some foods that have recipes in novels and other books besides cookbooks. Get a review of the food and books.
July 29, 2021
Top 10 Nature Novels
In 2019, the US Senate officially designated June as “Great Outdoors Month”. The first Saturday of the month (this year June 5) is also National Trails Day. This is a great time to celebrate the beauty around us, to think about the best ways to protect it, and to spend time in it. You might enjoy national parks, local walking trails, or a patch of garden in your backyard. You also might enjoy reading about it.
June 5, 2021