Beauty: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley (book review)
Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in appearance, she can perhaps make up for in courage. When her father comes home with a tale of an enchanted castle in the forest [...]
Author Interview: Philip Rivera
As far as I'm concerned, any book that makes me laugh is a good book regardless of whether its fiction or nonfiction. That's why I'm so excited to meet and interview Philip Rivera, a lover and writer of humorous books. Thanks for being here today! I always like to start [...]
The Blacksmith Brides by Amanda Barratt, Angela K. Couch, Pegg Thomas, and Jennifer Uhlarik (book review)
Hearts Are Forged by the Flames of Gentle Love in Four Historical Stories Worth Fighting For (1774—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) by Pegg ThomasTalk of war has surrounded Meg McCracken, including her father and four brothers. Alexander Ogilvie doesn’t care about the coming war; his plans are to head west. When Meg comes [...]
Author Interview: David E. Fessenden
David E. Fessenden has been in the industry for decades with experience as an editor, author, and now agent. One thing he's always been, though, is a reader, and today he's giving us a look at his book list. Thank you so much for being here! I know you're a [...]
The Enlightenment of Bees by Rachel Linden (book review)
At 26, idealistic baker Mia West has her entire life planned out: a Craftsman cottage in Seattle, baking at The Butter Emporium, and the love of her life, her boyfriend Ethan, by her side. But when Ethan breaks up with her instead of proposing on their sixth dating anniversary (with [...]