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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.
Eat Your Vegetables! 12 of the Best in Vegan, Vegetarian, and Veg-ish Cookbooks
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 16, 2020
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month and, these days, many of us are transitioning to a more plant-based diet. Whether for economical, environmental, or health reasons, it just seems like a sensible choice. Here are some cookbooks that can also make it a delicious one!
6 Latinx Authors To Watch
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 14, 2020
To cap off Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to recognize the work of a few of the most exciting Latinx authors of the moment. In this highly competitive field, narrowing it down was a challenge! Here are six that really stood out from the crowd.
7 Little Known Facts About John Lennon
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 09, 2020
John Lennon was born eighty years ago today! Tragically, the brilliant artist was murdered when he was only forty. At the time of his death, he was working on rekindling his music career after a five-year hiatus to care for his young son. Here are seven little known facts about him.
Try A Culinary Cozy Book Club
10 Great Mysteries That Will Make You Hungry For More
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 07, 2020
Culinary cozy mysteries are a perfect combination of so many things that we love. First of all, a cozy mystery gives us the fascinating technical aspects of crime fiction, but without all the gory stuff. Throw in some tasty treats and a terrifically punny title and you've got a winning formula!
How to Be Sweet: 7 Delectable Candy Cookbooks
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 02, 2020
This time of year has lots of us hankering for cozy kitchens, steaming cups of tea, and scrumptious sweet treats. In this post, find seven recommended cookbooks for concocting a variety of mouthwatering confections.
10 Upcoming Books We're Excited to Read And What You Can Read in the Meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 30, 2020
As the weather starts to turn colder, there’s nothing like curling up with a good book. The list of titles coming out this fall is packed with must-reads. This week we feature ten new and upcoming books, along with suggestions of what you can read first.
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