When I published my first post on how to annotate a book, it was really more about how to take notes on a book for fun. My annotating method is so simple and casual with physical books, and I love…
What’s It Like Being a Production Editor?
What’s it like being a production editor? I’ve heard some version of this question many times over the years, but it’s a tricky one to answer. A production editor oversees the whole publishing process, so it makes sense that it…
Mini Reviews of Recent Reads | Summer 2023
I haven’t been on top of my book reviews lately, but I’ve read a few fun books so far this summer! Here’s my mini reviews of recent reads—some from the spring, but mostly my summer reads. The backlist titles have…
20 Best Children’s Books about Fall | 2024 Read Alouds
Updated September 6, 2024. Before the fall season sneaks up on us, I want to share the best children’s books about fall we’ve discovered in our home! Toddler books about autumn are always just so sweet, and there’s something about…
Book Review: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
This spoiler-free book review of This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub covers everything from the book’s main themes and plot to favorite quotes from This Time Tomorrow, frequently asked questions about the book and Emma Straub, book club discussion questions,…
How to Listen to Audiobooks | Beginner’s Guide
If you’ve been trying to figure out how to listen to audiobooks effectively or how to get into audiobooks, this beginner’s guide to audiobooks is for you. Learning how to focus on audiobooks will transform your reading life, especially if…
How to Write Better Dialogue | 10 Steps to Improve Your Writing
This post is all about how to write better dialogue between two or more characters, and how to use the correct punctuation to write dialogue tags vs. beats. If you’re looking for effective dialogue examples or general tips on how…
18 Best Audiobooks of All Time to Pick Next
This post is all about the best audiobooks of all time, both nonfiction and fiction, and a list of my favorite audiobooks from 2022 and 2023 anticipated books. Here’s why I think these top bestselling audiobooks of all time deserve…
Happy Place: Review of Emily Henry’s New Book
This spoiler-free book review of Happy Place by Emily Henry dives into everything you need to know about this contemporary romance book, including favorite quotes from Happy Place, frequently asked questions, a brief synopsis, book club discussion questions, similar books,…
Book Review: The House in the Pines
This spoiler-free book review of The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes dives into everything you need to know about this mystery psychological thriller, including favorite quotes from The House in the Pines, frequently asked questions, a brief synopsis…
24 Best Books for Editors You Need on Your Bookshelf
Editing is often an invisible job. That’s why the best books for editors—on the craft of editing—are interesting for anyone learning about publishing. Authors of editing-related books are lifting the veil on the book editing process, which is pretty mysterious…
8 Tips on How to Read More as a Mom
As a mama to a nine-month-old and a three-year-old, life is hectic. Most of the time, reheating my coffee or brushing my teeth feels like a win (honesty time!!). Learning how to read more as a mom and make time…