Here are the bestselling novels of 2020 so far
Surprisingly, only two of Amazon’s top-selling novels of the year so far were actually published in 2020. Read More “Here are the bestselling novels of 2020 so far”
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Antiracist books & resources for writers
Take action and better educate yourself or your children about race and equality with this list of reading recommendations, virtual events, organizations, and Black-owned bookstores to support right now. Read More “Antiracist books & resources for writers”
Six funny books guaranteed to make you laugh out loud
Need a laugh? These outrageously funny authors are here to help. Read More “Six funny books guaranteed to make you laugh out loud”
Five new rom-com books to read in April 2020
Because sometimes you just need to surround yourself with happy endings. Read More “Five new rom-com books to read in April 2020”
What else did Robert Kolker write besides “Hidden Valley Road?”
Before being selected for Oprah’s Book Club, the author experienced great success and acclaim with Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery. Read More “What else did Robert Kolker write besides “Hidden Valley Road?””
5 books about pandemics to see you through quarantine
Looking for books to help process the state of the world right now? From pandemic nonfiction to post-apocalyptic satire, there’s a book here for every reader. Read More “5 books about pandemics to see you through quarantine”
7 indie bookstores offering creative solutions to stay afloat despite COVID-19 closures
From bicycle delivery to “Boredom Survival Book Kits,” these indies are busy thinking outside the brick-and-mortar box. Read More “7 indie bookstores offering creative solutions to stay afloat despite COVID-19 closures”
Bestselling novelist Clive Cussler has died at age 88
The author of the popular Dark Pitt novels died on Monday, his wife reports. Read More “Bestselling novelist Clive Cussler has died at age 88”
Meet the 2020 Carnegie Medal winners and finalists for fiction & nonfiction
Valeria Luiselli and Adam Higginbotham took home top honors at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia. Read More “Meet the 2020 Carnegie Medal winners and finalists for fiction & nonfiction”
“New Kid” by Jerry Craft just became the first graphic novel to win a Newbery Medal
Here are all the 2020 recipients of Caldecott, Printz, and Newbery honors. Read More ““New Kid” by Jerry Craft just became the first graphic novel to win a Newbery Medal”
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5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)
Here are the five components that should be in any truthteller’s toolkit. Read More “5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)”
Top tips for older writers who want to write a memoir
As an older adult, you have a wealth of wisdom and memories to share with the world – but sometimes fear can get in the way of putting yourself on the page. These tried-and-true tips will help you get started. Read More “Top tips for older writers who want to write a memoir”
How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted how writers write, what editors want to publish, and how books are sold. Read More “How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry”