Literary Lagniappe

In Literary Lagniappe we share extra tidbits about our experiences as writers and other sundry musings.

The Author’s Cut: Upcoming Events

The Author's Cut Chat, ask questions and interact with the author and our expert panel of writers and readers. The Author's Cut offers the only inside and online perspective of your favorite books! Upcoming E... Read More...

Author Spotlight – Delilah Dawson

Tabitha Lord

Interviews, on Books, on Creativity, on Publishing, on Writing

Delilah Dawson first caught my attention when she wrote a short story for the Star Wars franchise titled Star Wars: The Perfect Weapon. When I looked into her other work, I learned she had an impressive resume ... Read More...

BCB starts an online book club!

Kristin Jacobson

Literary Lagniappe

Please join us for the BCB version of an online book club! We hope to bring passionate readers together to discuss books from many different genres and subject matters. We will only be discussing books we LOVE and would like to share with others. BCB will be ... Read More...

Eight Books That Help Explain Trump’s Election

Kelly Sarabyn

Literary Lagniappe

Months later, many people are still puzzling over Donald Trump’s presidential win. As an entertainer and businessman without any political or military experience, Trump was an unconventional candidate who made ... Read More...

Inside a Writer’s Mind: On Editing

Tabitha Lord

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

I actually like book editing. The bones of my book are already there, and at that point, I know I have a good story. I’ve worked out the major plot tangles and character arcs, defined the conflicts, and sorted ... Read More...

BCB: The Author’s Cut, Amy M. Hawes Interviews Louie Cronin on Everyone Loves You Back

Amy Wilhelm

Interviews, Literary Lagniappe, The Author's Cut

Louie Cronin's novel, Everyone Loves You Back, demonstrates her humor, wit, and sharp mind. Not only does her main character Bob Boland have those characteristics in spades, her novel manages to be entertaining while also covering heady issues like the gentrif... Read More...

Flowers and Candy Don’t Last. Give Books this Valentine’s Day!

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe

Valentine's Day is swiftly approaching. Rather than rush to buy roses that will fade or candy that will sabotage your honey's New Year's resolutions, how about buying them a book? The gift will last and your th... Read More...

What Do You Do When the Husband You Love Becomes a Woman?

Maribel Garcia

Interviews, on Books, Reviews

“I can’t do it anymore,” Fred said. “I’ve tried being a man. I’ve been everything on my list that would make me one. I’ve been a soldier, a firefighter, a rancher, a fisherman, a husband, and a father. And ... Read More...

8 Children’s Books to Encourage Social Activism

Kelly Sarabyn

Literary Lagniappe, Reviews

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are sharing a list of children’s books that teach the values of justice and equality. These books are not preachy or didactic. They are well-written and beautifully illustrated stories that also convey important lesso... Read More...

December Subscription Drive Results

Kristin Jacobson

Literary Lagniappe

Look at all these books! We love reading, we love books and we love children. It made perfect sense to partner with WePAC (West Philadelphia Alliance for Children) during our December subscription drive. We s... Read More...

Come Aboard the Starship Horizon: An Interview with Tabitha Lord

Until We Meet – An Interview with Camille Di Maio

Q&A with Jody Hadlock, Author of The Lives of Diamond Bessie

Lyn Liao Butler’s Red Thread of Fate Binds the Reader In Gorgeously Rendered Angst and Salvation

Hotel Portofino – Coming to PBS in 2022!

Laughter, Romance, and Rats! An Interview with Elizabeth Foscue

Lara Elena Donnelly’s Base Notes – A Charmingly Snarky and Distinctive Literary Thriller

Disgruntled

Until We Meet – An Interview with Camille Di Maio

Should I Watch All the Old Knives? – Joint Review with Katie Kupstas

Lyn Liao Butler’s Red Thread of Fate Binds the Reader In Gorgeously Rendered Angst and Salvation

Hotel Portofino – Coming to PBS in 2022!

BCB’s Favorite Books from 2021

Lara Elena Donnelly’s Base Notes – A Charmingly Snarky and Distinctive Literary Thriller

What To Do When You're Burned Out With Cinematic Universes

Should I Watch All the Old Knives? – Joint Review with Katie Kupstas

The Best Book-To-Movie Adaptations To Hit Your Screens

The Top Fantasy Book Adaptations to Look Forward To

Why BCB Thinks Dune Will Be A Spectacular Movie

Should I Watch Chaos Walking

The Expanse Series Versus the Books: The Character of James Holden Broken Down

Why Read? My Top Eight Reasons

How Fangirling Can Spark Character Inspiration – Guest Post by Amy Lea

Ancient Singing Masks, Anyone? – Guest Post by Honor Raconteur

A Novel Approach – 5 Benefits of Online Reading

The Author’s Cut: Upcoming Events

Author Spotlight – Delilah Dawson

BCB starts an online book club!

Inside a Writer’s Mind: On Editing

BCB: The Author’s Cut, Amy M. Hawes Interviews Louie Cronin on Everyone Loves You Back

What Do You Do When the Husband You Love Becomes a Woman?

December Subscription Drive Results

Until We Meet – An Interview with Camille Di Maio

How Fangirling Can Spark Character Inspiration – Guest Post by Amy Lea

Q&A with Jody Hadlock, Author of The Lives of Diamond Bessie

Ancient Singing Masks, Anyone? – Guest Post by Honor Raconteur

Looking At What is to be Seen: A Review of Dana Spiotta’s Innocents and Others

Two Families, One Secret: An Interview With Lynda Cohen Loigman

Come Aboard the Starship Horizon: An Interview with Tabitha Lord