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5 Intriguing Facts About David Baldacci
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 12, 2022
We’re all pretty excited about David Baldacci’s new novel. Like many of Baldacci's scintillating political thrillers, The 6:20 Man features a complex, deeply flawed protagonist who finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes confrontation with shadowy forces.
The Multiverse of Pride and Prejudice: Defying Expectations
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 07, 2022
We’ve been having fun exploring the “Multiverse” of selected classics, by curating a collection of inventive adaptations. So far, we’ve featured installments on Alice in Wonderland, the Brontës, and The Wizard of Oz. Here we offer a collection of ten fabulous takes on Pride and Prejudice.
A Nation Born
10 Riveting Reads About the American Revolution
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 03, 2022
In honor of Independence Day, we offer a roundup of ten revelatory reads about the brutal, eight-year war that transformed a scrappy, young nation into the United States of America.
11 Books to Read if You Love Stranger Things
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 30, 2022
If you're a typical Stranger Things fan, you may soon be looking for some entertainment to fill the demogorgon-sized hole left in your life after binging season four. Here are eleven recommendations for books that offer that same retro supernatural vibe.
13 Fantasy Recs Based on Magic Style
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 21, 2022
Happy Ending Guaranteed!
10 Feel-Good Reads to Brighten Your Summer
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 16, 2022
Feeling burned out by the bad-news cycle? Sometimes we all just need a story with a happy ending. Here are ten feel-good reads with a guaranteed happy ending.
The Multiverse of The Wizard of Oz: Alternate Realities
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 14, 2022
We've been having fun exploring the "Multiverse" of selected classics, by curating a collection of inventive adaptations. So far, we've featured installments on Alice in Wonderland and the Brontës. Here we offer a collection of ten fabulous takes on The Wizard of Oz. Let us know what you want to see next!
Romance Cover Evolution
A Look at Some of the Trends (and Some of Our Favorites!)
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 12, 2022
Contrary to the oft-uttered phrase, you really can tell a lot about the type of romance you’re picking up based on the cover. In this retrospective, we reflect on some of the trends and shifts leading to where we are today.
A Juneteenth Reading List
19 Inspiring, Informative Reads for All Ages
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 10, 2022
June 19 marks the day in 1865 when Union Troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, the last stop on their tour to liberate enslaved persons in the US—a day of hope. But the history, both before and after this day, has been fraught. Here we present a reading list for a range of ages shedding light on this complex subject.
The Multiverse of the Brontës: Tortured Love
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 02, 2022
The Quaint Occupations of Cozy Mysteries
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 29, 2022
There are so many things to love about cozy mysteries! Small towns full of quirky characters. Delectable food descriptions. Hilariously punny titles. Plus, we've been noticing recently that the amateur detectives featured in cozies often bring unique skill sets from delightful day jobs. Here are some of our favorites.
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