A Brief History of Women in Literature
Saturday, March 3, 2023.
March is Women's History Month.
Join us on a tour through history featuring some of the brilliant women who have shaped literature.
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On Travel
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023.
Spring break is coming up soon. There are trips to plan, tickets to book, and so many wonderful places to see.
Last month, we featured some guides for the U.S. national parks, but there are so many other places to travel — and so many reasons that people are drawn to wander far from home.
Our marketing assistant and web editor Leo is currently traveling in Europe. Read Leo's article about their travel experiences, plus peruse our featured travel guides from Chicago to Copenhagen!
The Bookseller's Guide to Fall Beverages
Monday, October 10, 2022.
It's fall, the season of colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, and curling up with a good book and a nice, warm drink. But which book — and what drink?
Whether you drink tea, coffee, or something stronger, take a tour through some of our booksellers' favorite fall drink pairings. Discover some of our team's favorite autumn reads and the drink pairings that make them shine.
Another Time, Another Place
Friday, September 23, 2022
"Historical fiction is a positively magical genre."
Dive into some of our booksellers' favorite historical novels. These eight incredible reads blend history with imagination and expert storytelling, making for uniquely insightful reading experiences. Explore them all, plus get Leo's perspective on what makes the genre so special.
To Read or Not to Read
Friday, August 26, 2022.
With their beautiful poetry and eternal themes, Shakespeare's works are iconic pieces of English literature. They've inspired countless books and films, and after 400 years, his plays are still being read and performed. But, lets face it: they can also be confusing.
Today, Leo, our resident Shakespeare fanatic, is highlighting 8 great tips for reading — and enjoying — Shakespeare.
Our Booksellers' Guide to Traverse City
Saturday, July 23, 2022.
The midway has packed up, concert stages disassembled, and the parade floats are back in storage until next year, but there's always been more to Traverse City than the National Cherry Festival. Our booksellers share their favorite features of life in TC.
Get to Know Traverse!
10 Books for Heartstopper Fans
Friday, May 20, 2022.
Following Netflix's release of their Heartstopper show, the graphic novels have been flying off shelves. In fact, most of the books are still backordered!
So whether you're waiting for your book or you've finished Heartstopper and are looking for something that will make you feel the same way, check out Leo's top 10 books for Heartstopper fans!
Falling in Love With Love
Friday, April 15, 2022.
LGBTQ+ romance is a rapidly growing subgenre. According to a recent New York Times article, over the past five years, LGBTQ+ romance book sales have increased by a whopping 740%! It’s clear that people are hungry for happy queer stories, so Leo is here to give the people what they want.
Check out some of Leo's favorite LGBTQ+ romance books (featuring both YA and Adult)—plus read abut how queer representation has changed Leo's relationship with the romance genre.
Leo's Cauldron of Everything
Friday, February 25, 2022.
How does our web editor Leo turn into a fearless Game Master? It takes practice, determination, and some great resources...
So if you're one of us nerds who sits around a table (real or virtual), rolls dice, and gets overly invested in fictional universes, check out Leo's article below. They will take you on a tour of valuable tomes that hold secrets to the ancient skills of worldbuilding, roleplaying, and combat.
The Oddest Book Titles of 2021
Friday, November 12, 2021
The Diagram Prize for the Oddest Title of the Year is a very different book award from the other awards we follow. Check out this year's shortlist for six of the strangest book titles of the year!