"The Holidays"
Friday, November 5, 2021
We're fast approaching The Holidays—but what exactly does that mean? Well, today we're sorting that out. Find your favorite new holiday—and a great kids book to celebrate with!
Just for Fun
National Cat Day
Friday, October 29, 2021
Did you know that October 29th is National Cat Day? Since the holiday's inception in 2005, this day has celebrated all things cats. In honor of cats (and cat lovers), we've put together a collection of books, puzzles, mugs, and calendars that feature our feline friends in adorable and hilarious ways.
The Bookish Emmy Awards
Tuesdsay, September 21, 2021
On September 19th, the 2021 Emmy Awards honored some of the U.S.'s best primetime television shows. And three of this years' winners were based on awesome books. Learn about the shows and the books that inspired them!
Desert Island Reading List
Thursday, August 19, 2021
If you were stranded on a desert island, what book(s) would you wish you had with you and why? We posed that question to our booksellers to see what they'd think up! And boy did they deliver. Check out their answers here!
Ten Books to Relax with This Weekend
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Happy Friday, everyone, even if it is a Friday the 13th! At least there's the weekend to look forward to. If you need a few ideas for books to enjoy this Saturday and Sunday, look no further. We asked Caitlin to share a few picks for books that will help you kick back, relax, and enjoy yourself!
The Many Faces of Pete the Cat
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
At Brilliant Books, we consider ourselves big fans of Pete the Cat. So we're taking a moment to appreciate Pete's plushy collection, from Giant Pete to Pete Junior to so much more! Check out The Many Faces of Pete the Cat—which one is your favorite?
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?
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!
Build Your Own Mystery
Thursday July 15, 2021
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at being the next Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? Look no futher! In this Mystery Making Machine, you'll generate your very own mystery, including plot, characters, and more.
Spotlight On: Why Cats Paint
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
There are some books that are so out there, so delightfully oddball and perfectly bizarre, that you can't help but share them. Books like Fashion Victims and Crap Taxidermy are some of our favorite examples, but our latest find in the category of "weird but entirely awesome" is Why Cats Paint by Heather Busch and Burton Silver.