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Long Distance Lit: 10 Great Epistolary Novels
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 27, 2020
You may not know what it is, but chances are you've read one. By definition, an epistolary novel is one made up partly or entirely of documents like letters, diary entries, newspaper articles, or emails. These stories capture the longing we feel for togetherness in times of separation. Here are ten of our favorites.
Giving Thanks: 12 Books to Inspire Gratitude at Any Age
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 20, 2020
For many of us, 2020 has been a tough year. From the pandemic to natural disasters to divisive political battles, it has been one thing after another. Finding gratitude for the good things may feel harder than usual, but one thing that never fails to make us feel thankful is books!
Happy Birthday to the Marvelous Margaret Atwood
A Most Versatile Author
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 18, 2020
Margaret Atwood is 81 years old today! The renowned Canadian author has been publishing poetry, novels, nonfiction, children’s books, and more since 1961, but her star just keeps on rising. Known largely for books like The Handmaid’s Tale, you may be surprised to learn that speculative fiction actually represents a small fraction of the versatile author’s work.
For Movember, We Moustache You to Read These Books!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 12, 2020
Are you noticing a proliferation of furry faces around you? Maybe it's due to cooler weather, but more likely it's because of Movember, a month dedicated to raising awareness around men's health—with facial hair. Here's our recommended reading list.
In Honor of Native American Heritage Month
15 Powerful Books By and About Indigenous People
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 11, 2020
November is Native American Heritage Month—a great time to pick up some of the resonant new titles by and about Indigenous people. We’ve curated a list of standouts in poetry, nonfiction, and fiction from the last several years. For younger readers, check out our post from last November.
15 Great New STEAM Books for Kids
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 06, 2020
STEAM stands for Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math. That covers a lot of ground doesn’t it? But what it really boils down to is applying a mix of curiosity, innovation, and determination to solve problems. Here are fifteen inspiring picture books featuring real-life STEAM heroes.
7 Authors Who Got Their Start During NaNoWriMo
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 04, 2020
Writing a book in only thirty days? Participating in National Novel Writing Month sounds daunting for sure! But these seven authors capitalized on the momentum of this annual challenge and their astonishing debuts speak for themselves.
7 Books Celebrating Muhammad Ali's Fighting Spirit
"Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee"
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 30, 2020
The "Rumble in the Jungle," a momentous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, took place on this day in 1974. Fourteen years earlier (almost to the day), Ali, then named Cassius Clay, won his first professional fight. Charismatic and controversial, bombastic and bodacious, Ali is widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time—not to mention a serious influencer.
13 Memoirs by U.S. Immigrants from Across the Globe
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 28, 2020
Well-written memoirs offer windows into exclusive worlds, whether wild adventures, remote locales, or distinct moments in history. These first-person accounts of the U.S. immigration experience shed light on a variety of cultures, historic events, and personal circumstances.
Gettin' Witchy With It
9 Books Featuring Witches as Protagonists
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 23, 2020
In ancient fables, folklore, and fairy tales, witches often appeared as threatening or villainous characters. But some argue that this is a reflection of sexist cultural models. Here we present nine stories featuring powerful witches as protagonists.
We're Not Alone: 13 Hair-Raising Haunted House Stories for Kids, Teens, and Adults
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 21, 2020
What's that noise? Why are the lights flickering? Did you see something in the mirror? Do you feel like you're being watched? Who shut that door? Here are thirteen tales, for a range of ages, about haunted houses and those who live in them.
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