Cat Nap looks like the kind of book I would mention to a friend first
Cat Nap gives off the kind of book-club-ready energy I tend to trust.
Continue reading →A literary journal for books that stay with you
Written Life
Memoir, literary fiction, poetry, and thoughtful reviews for readers who like books with some weight behind them.
Reading as record, reflection, and sometimes rescue.
What makes How to Be a Saint sound worth passing along
I can already see the kind of reader I would hand How to Be a Saint to, which is usually a good sign.
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The Great Houses of Pill Hill feels like a novel with real atmosphere
I will forgive a lot if a novel can establish place quickly and honestly. The Great Houses of Pill Hill sounds like it can.
Continue reading →How ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ betrays Hermione’s legacy
Emma Watson in character as Hermione Granger Image: warner brothers Whether you loved Harry Potter and the Cursed Child or [...]
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Yuppies sounds slick on the surface and mean underneath
I tend to like books that look glossy until you realize they are quietly cutting. Yuppies sounds like it may work that angle well.
Continue reading →Ever wonder “How to get my book reviewed”?
So you’ve published your book. Its been edited and published, and now you’re trying to figure out how to get [...]
Continue reading →Some books don’t shout, they linger
The books I end up recommending most are not always the loudest or most urgent. They are usually the ones that keep returning in quiet flashes.
Continue reading →‘People are hungry for real bookstores’: Judy Blume on why US indie booksellers are growing
At 78, the multimillion-selling author has begun a new career, opening her own bookshop and joining a business sector thats [...]
Continue reading →The author checklist for testing a paid review before you use it
Before a paid review goes on your site, retailer page, or press kit, it deserves a basic trust check.
Continue reading →15+ Reading Nooks Perfect For When You Need To Escape This World
Although some people claim that they can read anywhere, anytime, we all know that a comfortable, well lit, soft spot [...]
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