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The 2021 National Book Award Finalists
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 10, 2021
The 2021 National Book Award finalists were announced last week. This prestigious annual literary award includes five different categories—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people’s literature—with five finalists for each. Read on for the twenty-five books that made the cut.
Back to the Theater!
Get Ready for an Exciting Book-to-Screen Season
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 07, 2021
The pandemic put many exciting film releases on hold, but movies are back, baby! And, in keeping with our key interests, we've put together a list of upcoming book-to-screen adaptations that we can't wait to see. (But only after we read, of course.)
'Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore"'
7 Mysterious Facts About Edgar Allan Poe
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 05, 2021
Edgar Allan Poe died mysteriously on October 7, 1849 in Baltimore, Maryland, when he was only forty years old. Even so, he is considered one the most influential writers of all time and credited with the invention of several genres, including detective and crime fiction. Read on to learn more about him.
Explore the Iconic Halloween Movie Franchise
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 03, 2021
If you’re looking for some frightful entertainment this month, consider revisiting the iconic Halloween movies. Here’s your guide to making sense of the chaotic collection, plus some fun facts about the franchise. And mark your calendars, because the newest installment, Halloween Kills, comes out on October 15!
Boo! 15 Great Picture Books for Halloween
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 30, 2021
Happy October! As all the little ghosts and goblins count down the days until Halloween, here are some of our favorite (not-so-scary) picture books to get kids in the holiday spirit.
Get Free Books for Your Book Club With ShareBookLove
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 28, 2021
A book club that saves together, stays together! You may already be a part of our ReadingRewards program, but did you know that by inviting your friends (or book club members) to join the program, everyone earns free book credits. Read on to learn more about how it works.
15 October Book Releases We're Excited About
And What You Can Read in the Meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 26, 2021
Our TBR shelves may be bursting, but that doesn't stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are fifteen exciting October releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can pick up right now.
Autumn Vibes: 12 Moody Novels for Fall
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 23, 2021
From cozy to creepy, we've assembled a fall reading list that's perfect for curling up under a wooly blanket with a mug of hot tea in your hand. Hopefully there's something here that satisfies your autumnal mood.
Harvest Season: 10 Essential New Autumn Cookbooks
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 21, 2021
Fall is upon us! It’s time for cozy kitchens and comfort food. Whether you’re looking to prepare grand feasts for your tribe or simply bake a batch of goodies to treat yourself, here are ten cookbooks that fit the bill. Bon appetit!
Dune's Difficult Book-to-Screen History
By William Shelton • September 19, 2021
Like most fans of the novel Dune, I await with great anticipation the forthcoming film version directed by Denis Villeneuve, which had me thinking of its previous adaptations. Despite its place as one of the most popular science fiction books of all time, its previous journeys to the screen have not lived up to the book’s hype…
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