There’s a lot to love about the mystery genre, but sometimes mystery novels and detective fiction can be pretty problematic, too. Here’s where this genre flourishes, and where it fails. Guest post by Katherine Ladny Mitchell The first time I read a yellow-bound Nancy Drew novel, it was not love at first sight. I simply […]
8 Quick Classics for Busy Adults
Want to read a classic but not sure you have time for something long? Pick up one of these eight quick classics, perfect for busy people everywhere. You can easily read one in a weekend! Note from Elsie: I’m excited to welcome my friend Anjanette to the blog today! She loves to read, and offered […]
Reclaiming the Reading Hour: Please Quit Netflix and Go Read a Book
We’re wasting too many evenings binge watching TV, when we could be enriching our lives with a good book! Why not quit Netflix and get back into reading? I’m right there with you. Is it just me, or have we become a culture of TV binge watchers? By “TV” I mean those ubiquitous subscription sites: […]
I’ll Take Safe Over Sacrilege: A Review of The BBC’s Little Women
As a fan of director Gillian Armstrong’s 1994 Little Women, I wasn’t sure what to expect with the new BBC Little Women that came out on Masterpiece this year. Here’s my honest review of the new series, plus how it compares to Louisa May Alcott’s original novel. Is it even possible to top the 1994 adaptation […]
5 Haunting, Suspenseful Summer Page-Turners
Need a riveting good book to bring on your summer vacation? Pack one of these smart thrillers and enjoy every page-turning twist while you soak up the summer heat. Summer brims with activity just like any other season, but it’s important to have a few lazy days where you do practically nothing–except submerge yourself in […]
12 Ways to Improve Your Reading Life
Improve your reading life with these 12 habits and practices for the intentional reader. You’ll get more out of the books you read, and your appetite for literature will increase! At first blush, reading appears to be a highly passive hobby. It’s restful, after all. And other than shifting in your chair and using your […]
7 Young Adult Fantasy Series You’ll Always Treasure
If you want classic young adult fantasy series, you’ll love these 7 picks, with unforgettable characters, plots, and worlds that stick in your mind for years to come. Read them on your own or to your kids, but they deserve a spot on your bookshelf! Go to the library and you’ll easily find a plethora […]
How to Be An L. M. Montgomery Heroine in a 21st-Century World
Are L. M. Montgomery’s heroines your kindred spirits? Here’s what every woman today–who’s old-fashioned at heart–can do to be more like them. Because if you love Anne and Emily and Rilla and Pat, you’re in good company here. I recently met a fictional heroine whom I didn’t like, and respected even less. We all assume character development will happen […]
13 Books to Put in Your Guest Room
Give your house guests the gift of a good read during their stay! Here are 13 books that are perfect for your guest room. Many of these double as coffee table books, too! Have you ever had one of those lovely experiences where you stay in someone’s guest bedroom–and get lost in new reading material? […]
Tea and Ink Society Book Oscars: Volume Two
Books deserve Oscars, too. I’m awarding “Book Oscars” to the best books and characters I encountered last year! Here’s my picks for Best Heroine, Best Villain, Best Hero, and more! Welcome to the 2018 Oscars! Book Oscars, that is… As I did last year, I’m recapping the outstanding and most memorable reads from the past […]