Reader Blog

As a book lover, going to library was a favorite pastime for me as a kid. We would go almost weekly, and I made some great memories doing so. What memories from the library do you have?

Your local library offers a lot of great benefits, some of which you may not be aware of. Let’s dive right in!

Are you a book lover? Here are 6 useful, bookish DIY crafts that will proclaim your love of books to the world.

Love reading? Check out these reading hacks that’ll make reading easier, faster, cheaper, or more convenient, so you can get your book fix in.

If you were given a romantic fiction book to read without details of who wrote it, do you think you would be able to tell whether the author was female or male?

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!