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The Author’s Cut with Annabelle McCormack

Tabitha Lord

Interviews, The Author's Cut

The Author’s Cut with Cheryl Bostrom

Tabitha Lord

The Author's Cut

The World Played Chess – Dugoni’s Beautiful Symbiosis of Writer and Reader

Amy Wilhelm

Reviews, The Author's Cut

The Author’s Cut with Matthew FitzSimmons

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, The Author's Cut

15 Essential Isola Book Club Questions: Discussion Prompts for Allegra Goodman’s Novel

Kristin Jacobson

Book Club Questions

Spark your book club discussion with these Isola book club questions. Delve into Allegra Goodman's themes of resilience, faith, and survival. Engage with thought-provoking prompts.

Isola Book Review: Allegra Goodman’s Powerful Story of Resilience

Kristin Jacobson

Reviews

Read our in-depth review of Allegra Goodman's Isola, a powerful historical novel about Marguerite de la Rocque's resilience, faith, and relationships. Discover the themes and emotional impact.

Woman standing in a bookstore, surrounded by books

Bookstore Revival: A Nostalgic Journey Back to the Love of Reading

Kristin Jacobson

Literary Lagniappe

Bookstore revival! Discover the magic of physical bookstores: community, nostalgia, and the love of reading. Learn why book lovers are returning to brick-and-mortar shops.

Best Book to Screen Adaptations of 2024 & 2025

Amy Wilhelm

Should I Watch?, Reviews

There’s something special –and sometimes scary! – about seeing a favorite book come to life on screen. Whether it’s a beloved novel getting the big-bu... Read More...

Why Are Book Club Picks Always So Heavy? How About Some Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Romantasy Instead!

Amy Wilhelm

Book Club Questions, Literary Lagniappe, Reviews

Book clubs bring people together to talk about stories that move us, challenge us, and sometimes even change us. But let’s be real—why do so many book... Read More...

How To Write a Kick-Ass Love Scene

Amy Wilhelm

Literary Lagniappe, on Writing

We're delighted to collaborate with Sarah Echavarre Smith, author of On Location. How do you write a great love scene? The thought of writing a ... Read More...

Book Club Questions for Children of Ever After by Avery Yearwood

Kelly Sarabyn

Book Club Questions, Reviews

In the heart of West Philadelphia, two women's lives collide in a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and unexpected redemption. Brittney, a young ... Read More...

Murder on a Summer Break review cover picture

Should you read YA book, Murder on a Summer Break?

Mary Sullivan

Reviews

Murder on a Summer Break is author Kate Weston’s sequel to her first murder mystery featuring unexpected teenaged sleuths, Kerry and Annie. This one t... Read More...

Book Club Questions for Project Hail Mary

Tabitha Lord

Book Club Profiles, Book Club Questions, Reviews

Like many people, my first experience with Andy Weir's work was The Martian, both the book and the film, and I loved them! Science fiction is the real... Read More...

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy – Book Club Questions for a Timeless Classic

Amy Wilhelm

Reviews, Book Club Questions

Anna Karenina is a masterpiece for good reason, standing the test of time as an enduring book club favorite. captivating readers across generations wi... Read More...

15 Essential Isola Book Club Questions: Discussion Prompts for Allegra Goodman’s Novel

Kristin Jacobson

Book Club Questions

Spark your book club discussion with these Isola book club questions. Delve into Allegra Goodman's themes of resilience, faith, and survival. Engage with thought-provoking prompts.

Isola Book Review: Allegra Goodman’s Powerful Story of Resilience

Kristin Jacobson

Reviews

Read our in-depth review of Allegra Goodman's Isola, a powerful historical novel about Marguerite de la Rocque's resilience, faith, and relationships. Discover the themes and emotional impact.