Iconic Literary Friendships
Friday, July 30, 2021
Happy International Day of Friendship! Celebrate with Brilliant Books by looking back at some of the most iconic friendships in literatures. Which of these friendships are you and your bestie?
Bookish News
Spotted: Illustrator Vince Locke!
Friday, July 30, 2021
After last year's pandemic limitiations, one of the best things about this summer has been getting back to chatting with the people who stop in to shop. For example, this week, we got to meet illustrator Vince Locke, who stopped in while visiting Traverse City!
Crossover Titles
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Can't decide between YA and adult fiction? Explore the world of crossovers with Leo, examining the boundary between YA and adult titles—and the books that exist in the in-between.
Game Feature: Dominion
Thursday July 29, 2021
Most of us are familiar with boardgame classics like Monopoly and Scrabble, but there are lots of exciting games available that aren't quite so widely known. In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing a few of our favorites that are perfect for family get-togethers, parties, and more. First up of our featured games is Dominion!
Back to School
Tuesday July 27, 2021
We can't believe how fast the summer has flown by! In only a few weeks we'll be counting down to school, and students will be heading to first days before we know it. To help get students and parents ready for this school year, we've put together a Back to School book list. We hope you enjoy!
Coming Soon: New Colors to Explore!
Monday, July 26, 2021
I'm a big fan of fountain pens for a couple reasons, and I was excited by the arrival a couple years ago of the new Explorer fountain pen. Lightweight and perfect for beginners, it's getting a bit of a makeover with six new colors about to be released.
2021 World Fantasy Awards Finalists
Friday, July 23, 2021
The 2021 finalists for the World Fantasy Awards has been anncouned! These prizes recognize excellent fantasy writing, from novels to short story collections. How many of this year's finalists have you read?
2021 Booker Prize Longlist
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The longlist for the 2021 Booker Prize has been announced! How many of the nominated books have you read so far?
Spotlight On: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Illustrated Edition
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Last month we did a spotlight on the illustrated edition of The Golden Compass, and today we're back with another brilliant illustrated edition: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Made-up Words from Authors
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Whether writing a literary classic or describing a strange utensil, we've all made up a word or two. In this article, we share some of our favorite made-up words — and the authors who created them!