Make 2021 your best reading year yet! The Book Lover’s Companion is ready to print and use!Do you remember the Wishbone TV series on PBS? Through some unique storytelling, the show introduced a generation of kids to Great Books and classic works of literature. As a reader of classic books, I have many fond memories […]
12 Perfect Rainy Day Reads
When rain falls, books call. Answer the summons with one of these novels that are perfect for cozy, rainy day reading at home. Close your eyes for a minute (when you’re done reading this sentence), and answer this question: What would you most want to do if it was wet and gray outdoors, but you […]
12 Book Bloggers Share How They Find Time to Read
If you want the very best advice on how to read more, ask a book blogger. It makes sense, right? Book bloggers read a ton. We have to, to keep our blogs going. But–and this is important–most book bloggers don’t read for a living. We’ve got other responsibilities: day jobs to show up for, families […]
Quiz: Which Victorian Novel Should You Read?
Want to explore the world of Victorian novels, but just not sure where to begin? Answer these quiz questions and I’ll match you to a Victorian novel that’s just your cup of tea. For me, when I think of “classic books,” the first species of book that comes to mind is the Victorian novel. Perhaps […]
Meet Mary Stewart, Queen of Romantic Suspense
Mary Stewart is a lesser-known author who helped establish the romantic suspense genre in the 1950s, and contributed to the resurgence of the fantasy novel in the 1970s with her Merlin trilogy. She is a gifted and classy writer with a long career, and I can’t wait for you to “meet” her now! For the […]
Curating Your L. M. Montgomery Collection: The Best and Most Beautiful Book Covers for Anne, Emily, and more
Want to build your L. M. Montgomery collection with the most beautiful book editions and cover art? I scoured the internet for the best copies of Anne of Green Gables, Emily of New Moon, The Blue Castle, and every other Montgomery novel. Happy shopping! I had fun laughing over the hilariously awful book covers that […]
Hilariously Bad Book Covers: L. M. Montgomery Edition
These terrible Anne of Green Gables book covers absolutely do not capture the soul of L. M. Montgomery’s novels. But they are hilarious. Enjoy a good laugh! It’s time for another round of bad book covers! I found so many that I couldn’t include them all in my first bad book covers post. Apparently, there’s […]
Book and Tea Pairings to Elevate Your Reading Time
If you enjoy a cup of tea with your book, try out one of these book and tea pairings–as recommended by Tea and Ink Society readers. Whatever kind of tea you love–strong black teas, spicy chai, or soothing chamomile–there’s a perfect novel to go with it! Why does tea pair so well with books? You […]
5 Contemporary Authors Worth Binge Reading (My Auto-Read Favourites)
A lot of contemporary fiction is overhyped, but I’ve found a few new releases that deserve all the praise they can get. Here are five of my favourite auto-read (or auto-buy) contemporary authors. I’ll read everything new they publish! If you’ve spent more than two minutes on this site, you know I gravitate towards classic […]
Ultimate List of Classic Chapter Books to Read Aloud with Your Kids (or to read on your own…)
Ever wondered what classic chapter books are worth adding to your family’s library? These 50 chapter book picks are child and parent approved, and make for excellent family read-alouds! Get your children hooked on classic books from an early age–or use this reading list to fill in the gaps with classics you may have missed […]
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