There are two clear dividing lines -- those who do or do not live with pets, and those who do or do not read anything but periodicals like newspapers and magazines. This article does a very nice job of a further split between those who never read fiction and those who do. Studies reflect that … Continue reading What not reading fiction can do →

Somehow I wound up seeing this review at scarymommy.com/wings-of-fire-series-superfan/. I not only found the review enchanting but can also recommend the series for those who'd simply like a good read. Warning tho -- unless you absolutely love graphic novels, don't go that direction with this series (even if it's the only one at the library … Continue reading A dragon fantasy series for all ages →

In case you somehow missed the publicity blitz, President Obama's memoir (first of two volumes) was released today the 17th. It's fairly expensive for a non-coffee table book at $45. If that seems a little pricey (even for 768 pages) and you didn't put yourself on your library's hold list long ago, it will be … Continue reading President Obama’s first volume of his memoir was released today →

https://www.bookbub.com/blog/new-novels-little-known-moments-in-history 8 Novels Based on Little-Known Moments in History By Angela Erickson•Updated: November 5, 2020•5 min read Historical fiction serves as a window into other times and places and can illuminate little-known moments of history by spotlighting stories of specific people, events, and trends not retained in public consciousness. Showcased here are novels based on … Continue reading 8 books based on history →

As a heavy Kindle user, I immediately wrote to ask whether e-books purchased here can be read on Kindles. The answer is no. With that said, this seems a great way to ensure that books you buy will be supplied by independent bookstores. Yes, I have some within normal walking distance -- but this is … Continue reading A new way to aim your book buying to independent bookstores →

These articles containing an interview of an expert in an area recommending five books on a topic are absolutely superb. Highly recommend browsing and supporting the website https://fivebooks.com/best-books/ruth-bader-ginsburg-amanda-tyler/ The best books on Ruth Bader Ginsburg recommended by Amanda Tyler Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933—2020) spent her life working tirelessly for a more just society, says Amanda Tyler, Shannon … Continue reading 5 best books on Ruth Bader Ginsburg →

This is one of those lists that makes me wish I could pull together the science fiction book club members that meet regularly just to argue inclusion or exclusion. I vehemently agree about some and disagree just as strongly about others. Always fun to see what other people think tho. https://www.polygon.com/21516173/best-new-science-fiction-books-scifi-last-15-years 15 recent sci-fi books … Continue reading Sci-fi books from the past 15 years that have shaped the genre →

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https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/books-about-pandemics-47700522? For some people, the scariest science-fiction books involve alien attacks, rebellious robots, and malevolent technology. For others, sci-fi is truly at its best when it introduces an unseen killer: a deadly disease. While fictitious pandemic novels hit a little bit closer to home than tales of time travel and parallel universes because — unlike most anything written … Continue reading 12 Sci-fi riveting novels about pandemics →