Issue 02 comes out this month, and I was lucky enough to convince Olivia to take a few minutes out of her day to chat with me about her experience with the magazine, and her hopes for its role in today's crazy world.
Read moreReading Inspiration for Galentine's Day
A little inspiration from some amazing women writers.
Read moreMy Favorite Way to Read
So my promise to myself next week, when I've got some time off for the holidays, is to spend more time with just my book and my animals. And maybe a mug of hot chocolate.
Read moreMy Top 5 Literary Moments in Gilmore Girls
My mild obsession with the seven season mother-daughter dramedy is no secret, so today I’d like to honor it by examining the bookish side of Stars Hollow.
Read moreCan Books Be Our Safe Spaces?
I can’t help but wonder, when physical safe spaces are hard to come by, whether our books offer us the sanctuary we need to begin moving forward.
Read moreIndependent Bookstores: McNally Jackson Books, New York
Founded in 2004, McNally Jackson thrived during the economic downturn that shuttered so many independents by using books as the centerpiece of several revenue streams, including a café, events, and printing and self-publishing services.
Read moreIndependent Bookstores: Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle
When we walked into the store, I knew right away that this was a good one. The books extended as far back as I could see, with carefully curated selections on every endcap, handwritten staff recommendations dotting the wooden shelves, a coffee shop in the back and an upstairs whose low ceilings made it feel like a treasure-filled attic.
Read moreMy Favorite Fictional Witch
In honor of Halloween I want to take a moment to celebrate my favorite fictional witch. There are a lot out there, from Macbeth's Three Witches, to The Grand High Witch, to Big Witch and Little Witch. But my favorite is, and always will be, Old Black Witch.
Read moreAudiobooks: A Life-Changing Discovery
A couple weekends ago, I was headed to my parents’ house, about four hours away, so I started up my 30-day Audible trial and downloaded The Nest to keep me company. Mostly because Kimmy Schmidt said I should.
Read more5 Inspiring Commencement Speeches from Authors I Admire
It comes as no surprise that authors often offer the best words of wisdom. Here, I collected the five most inspiring commencement speeches given by authors.
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