Literary Lagniappe

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

Inside a Writer’s Mind: On Editing

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... 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 thoughtfulness will be appreciated. Here are some of... 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 il... 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 started a campaign that for every 10 new subscripti... Read More...

Our Favorites of 2016, Books You Cannot Miss

Kristin Jacobson

Literary Lagniappe, Reviews

We are extremely grateful at Book Club Babble to work with many amazing authors and publishers. We have read so many great books during 2016 that it was challenging to come up with a favorite list, especially s... Read More...

Bridges of Thought

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe

Before we translate them into words, thoughts form in our brains as electrical impulses. But what would happen if that current were fed directly into a futuristic computer? Would the machine interpret the pulse... Read More...

A Book can change a story. Please help us change one.

Kristin Jacobson

Literary Lagniappe

Love books? Love children? Love making a difference? So do we! We want to help children learn to love to read! That is why for the month of December, we have partnered with WePAC (www.wepac.org). WePAC is an amazing organization that sets up libraries, provid... Read More...

Books We Love: Our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

Kristin Jacobson

Literary Lagniappe, on Books

Do you have a book lover on your holiday shopping list? Here are a few recommendations from our very talented literary critics that are sure to please even the most discerning reader. Tabitha Lord ... Read More...