Reader Blog

As a reader and writer of historical fiction, the lines between non-fiction (the facts) and fiction (the imagination) blend into a believable tale. I find the process fascinating and stimulating.

Do romance books top mystery? Or is it the other way around? To settle this, I’ve asked the two genres to each make their case on why their books are better.

Here’s an eclectic mix of some great, shortish books, which have helped me escape when I’ve needed it most.

What was your favorite book when you were a child? Readers let us know. Is your favorite on the list?

So you’re humming along in a really great book and then BANG! something pulls you from it. You’ve just stumbled over one of your pet peeves. Here are readers’ top peeves.

It’s getting colder, so it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book. These book-related socks are perfect for keeping you warm this winter.

Is there anything better for the appetite of the voracious reader than to devour a good book? Well, there just might be if that book contains references to mouthwatering foods and the recipes to back them up.

When writing historical romance, research is imperative to make the story believable. Research is such fun!

If you’re anything like me and you’ve been unable to lose yourself to the fictional world due to stress, work overload, work underload, depression, or any other negative impact from this nasty virus, I want to encourage you to find a book and forget, even for just a few hours, everything going on around us.

The Bookish Things on my Lifelong To-Do List that I want to share with you today are all travel-related, since in this time of pandemic, most of us can only dream about traveling. I present you with the top five places on my Book Nerd bucket list.

If you’re like me, your Kindle, Nook or other ereader is filled with intriguing titles begging to be read. So how do you keep all of those books organized? Here are 7 ways to revamp your ebook library.

I’ve always loved reading a story written in first person. Now, after writing eight novels and receiving hundreds of emails from my readers, I believe I understand why the voice of first person is one I love to read as well as write.

If you’re a reader, you have one or perhaps two to-be-read piles—one pile of books and/or a Kindle, Nook or other E-reader full. So how do you organize all those books?

If you’re looking for some last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your special someone who loves books, you’ve come to the right place!

It’s time for readers to stand up and demand time to indulge their fantasies and dreams. Go on a reader retreat!

The general advice you often see is that readers love a series, but I started writing linked stories instead. What books with linked characters have you enjoyed reading?

If you’re a book lover, chances are you have a lot of hard copy books to store. Here are 6 ideas on how to organize your bookshelves, along with some additional tips.

Looking for stocking stuffer ideas for book lovers? This list is a great way to find gifts for those book lovers in your life—or to send on to others so they know what you would like!

As an avid reader, I’ve often dreamed of my ideal home library. This is what my dream looks like. What about yours?