Literary Lagniappe

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

BCB starts an online book club!

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 ... 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 the ending. It may not be smooth yet, but I know w... 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 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 still, I’m not me. I need to be true to who I am,”... 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 s... 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 since we only publish reviews and interviews of boo... 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...

Unearthing The Lion Trees' Roots, an interview with Owen Thomas

A Novel Idea and a Labor of Love: The Story of a South Philly Bookstore

Losing a Daughter to the Opioid Epidemic: An Interview with Elise Schiller

Interview with Ed Rucker, Author of Justice Makes a Killing

See something, Say nothing: An interview with Pamela Fernandes about her recent thriller Painting Kuwait Violet

YA Author Kathryn Berla Talks New Romance, Beau & Bett

An Interview with Elizabeth Mosier, Author of Excavating Memory: Archaeology and Home (New Rivers Press, 2019).

Unearthing The Lion Trees' Roots, an interview with Owen Thomas

Mary Robinette Kowal’s Lady Astronaut Books – A Winning Series!

Unholy Faith – A Review of DEATH IN THE COVENANT by D.A. Bartley

Angie Kim’s successful debut novel Miracle Creek is an emotional look at parenting and coming-of-age wrapped up in a whodunit

Paula McLain’s Circling the Sun Showcases Intrepid Female Adventurer in 1920s Kenya

What to Read if You’re Mourning the end of JANE THE VIRGIN – by Spark Press

Carl Vonderau’s Murderabilia: An edge-of-your-seat thriller that explores the psychology of serial killers

Who Will Win on Oscars Night? Hidden Figures Gets Our Vote

Up for a Russia Spy Thriller Not on the Nightly News? Try Red Sparrow

Does the movie version of The Glass Castle hold up?

Is Everything, Everything Worth Watching?

Looking for an Adult Adventure Movie? Try The Lost City of Z

Lauren Oliver’s YA hit, Before I Fall, Hits the Silver Screen. Is it Worth Watching?

Fences: From Playwright to Screenplay

Why Read? My Top Eight Reasons

A Novel Idea and a Labor of Love: The Story of a South Philly Bookstore

Angie Kim’s successful debut novel Miracle Creek is an emotional look at parenting and coming-of-age wrapped up in a whodunit

What to Read if You’re Mourning the end of JANE THE VIRGIN – by Spark Press

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

Our Favorites of 2016, Books You Cannot Miss

Bridges of Thought

A Novel Idea and a Labor of Love: The Story of a South Philly Bookstore

Losing a Daughter to the Opioid Epidemic: An Interview with Elise Schiller

Mary Robinette Kowal’s Lady Astronaut Books – A Winning Series!

Unholy Faith – A Review of DEATH IN THE COVENANT by D.A. Bartley

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

Unearthing The Lion Trees’ Roots, an interview with Owen Thomas

Come Aboard the Starship Horizon: An Interview with Tabitha Lord