Category: Memoir
I make no secret that I enjoy Nonfiction more than Fiction these days; for whatever reason, a memoir, biography, history, self-help, or instructional book sucks me in a million …
According to a report in Publishers Weekly, the print-publishing juggernaut that is adult coloring books is slowing down worldwide. In Australia, it’s come to a juddering halt: Nielson BookScan …
Yes, I know, we’ve already given you a pretty good bucket list of books to work your way through. But honestly, with so many good books out there, it’s …
Bill Gates, like fellow entrepreneur Elon Musk, is an avid reader. As he explained on his blog, Gates.Notes, “reading books is my favorite way to learn about a new …
Kathy Gates
March 14, 2017
Author Spotlight, Book Lists, Classics, Contemporary, Crime Fiction, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Poetry, Politics, Religion
Sick of seeing recycled, sensationalist depictions of Arab society in the media? I know I am. While I may not be able to visit the region known as the …
It’s easy to diagnose and treat a broken leg. The injury is visually evident, and, for the most part, the treatment is the same regardless of the patient. A …
The Best We Could Do is the debut graphic memoir by Thi Bui. It tells the story of Bui’s family in Vietnam and the United States, beginning with Bui …
Kathy Gates
March 10, 2017
Biography, Book Lists, Comics and Graphic Novels, Contemporary, Feminism, Health, Humor, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Poetry, Relationships, Sci-Fi, Self-Help, Spirituality, Sylvia Plath, Travel, Women
When I feel anxious, I know I need to step back and take stock but the truth is, I don’t have ability to do that straight away. My strategy …
Christianna Marks
March 8, 2017
Book Lists, Book News, Contemporary, Crime, Fantasy, Humor, LGBT, Memoir, Mystery, New Releases, Non-Fiction, Performing Arts, Relationships, Romance, Suspense/Thriller, TBR, Travel, Women, Young Adult
It’s March, three months into 2017. So far we’ve gotten some really good books, but March looks rather promising if you ask me. There’s fun memoirs, a huge amount …
When you hear the term ‘serial killer’ your thoughts probably go straight to the victims. You might also feel great sympathy for the people left behind to deal with the …
Looks like Penguin has received the title of winner in this ongoing and rather intense battle of the books. Multiple publishing houses have been vying to be the chosen …
Melanie Pitman
February 23, 2017
Adult, Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Career, Children, Contemporary, Drama, Erotica, Family, Faves, Historical Fiction, History, Human Interest, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Music, Non-Fiction, Performing Arts, Poetry, Reading, Religion, Self-Help, Short Story, Spirituality, Writing
Sometimes celebs like to surprise us. Like when we learned J-Lo could sing as well as act, when Tom Selleck became an avocado farmer (what?!?), or even when Arnold …
At the end of 2016 we discussed ten LGBTQ books to add to your reading list. One of the books included was Gabby Rivera’s Juliet Takes A Breath. Chosen as …
There are plenty of holidays the calendar year has to celebrate the past, but I’m hard pressed to find one better than President’s Day, especially at the moment. The …
Last week, I dared to wander past my usual novel choice and straight into the hands of the graphic novel world. I asked for Bechdel’s book, Fun Home: A …
Melanie Pitman
February 14, 2017
Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Faves, Human Interest, J.K. Rowling, Memoir, Music, Non-Fiction, Sports
With the wild success of books like Amy Poehler’s Yes Please, Lena Dunham’s Not That Kind of Girl, and Rob Lowe’s Stories I Only Tell My Friends, it seems like writing a memoir …
Melanie Pitman
February 13, 2017
Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Classics, Drama, Faves, Feminism, Historical Fiction, Human Interest, Humor, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Relationships, Self-Help, Women
Ever since the iconic Leslie Knope introduced us to the concept of Galentines Day, women everywhere have been buying chocolate for their besties and having pre-Vday girls’ nights like …
Brazil is one of the largest countries both in terms of economy and population in the world. Yet in spite of its prominence, we don’t talk enough about some …
Caitlin Stiles
February 12, 2017
African American, Autobiography, Book News, Comics and Graphic Novels, History, Human Interest, Libraries, Literary Fiction, Memoir, News, Non-Fiction, Politics, Young Adult
U.S. Representative John Lewis has made his rounds in the news lately. His feud with Trump, as well as Trump’s ill-timed and placed remarks, have exploded on Twitter and …
Japan has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Naturally there have been hundreds of prominent leaders that have arisen over the course of the country’s history. These …