In this Local Literati interview with Vincent Tirado you'll find their take on the joys of being a writer, and favorite ...

It's hard to find new stories for children without deferring to the classics. That's why I rounded up the best new children's ...

You've come to the right place if you are looking for the best new nonfiction books of 2024. I wanted to narrow the choices ...

Jackie and Kirsten have contributed to podcasts and articles. A sampling of their media appearances can be found below.

I am so excited about Louise Penny’s new book: The Grey Wolf. I have been eagerly waiting for it since her last book in 2022! I am so excited to share everything I have learned from the book. I will ...

When I was looking through my best books of the year, I realized how many 5-star books set in the 80s I read and wanted to make a list of my favorites. I cannot believe that books set in the 80s are ...

If you want to up your reading game and explore new genres, the Winter 2025 reading challenge is here to help. With nine prompts designed to expand your reading horizons, this challenge will keep you ...

The winter 2025 book releases mark the end of 2024 and the start of a brand new year of reading. I love to see the trends from the current year and the new trends for the year ahead The winter 2025 ...

I wrote this guide to the Fourth Wing characters to prepare for the next book’s release. As the series gets deeper and there are more characters, I wanted to make sure I have them all clearly in my ...

If your tween reader is anything like mine, they gravitate towards fantasy books with magical creatures and mythical places. If I say the story has a unicorn or a mermaid or a sphinx, I swear my kids ...

What screams epic fantasy novel more than a story with a dragon? Nothing! That’s why I knew I needed to round-up all the best dragon books for tweens in one place. Because if a dragon will get my kids ...