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.

When I first sat down to write, I was focused on what pet peeves I’ve had with various books over the years. My biggest complaint? Not enough books are written in first person.

As an author of cozies, I’m often asked what the difference is between a crime novel and a cozy. Here is my take on the genres.

Thrillers and mysteries, and suspense . . . oh my! Let’s first define these three popular genres, then we’ll look at the key elements that make thriller novels “must-read,” followed by a peek at three thrillers perfect for your summer reading list.

So you love to read, but life is so busy. How can you fit your book addiction into your busy schedule? Here are some tips to help!

Stigma or not, it’s everywhere, and lately, it’s gotten more prevalent. I’m talking about mental health.

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?

This July, I’ll officially be “over the hill.” Turn eighty years old. And I’ve never been happier, more content, or excited to wake up to a new day each morning.

I don’t have to tell authors—or readers—how sitting for extended periods makes for sore muscles. I’d like to offer simple, inexpensive, pain-relief ideas. The only cost is intentionality and time.

Teen girls and space may have not been considered synonymous 20 years ago, but that’s old news. Here are some fun YA books featuring teen girls in space.

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.

Love those high-octane adventures? Thrillers that keep you reading late into the night? How about action with a sense of humor?

Surely, in this past year we have been in the longest tunnel our generation has navigated. To keep the faith and hold on, I encourage you to take comfort from history and find escape and solace in books.

I grew up in a dysfunctional family and wrote a fictionalized account of it in The Illusion of a Girl. I went to therapy, but what I didn’t realize was my healing journey would be similar to peeling an onion.

In a culture where a grand gesture can make someone who is crazy-in-love just seem crazy, let’s examine the trope and how authors can get it to work, or how readers can best enact their own grand gesture in real life.

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.