I am so excited to bring you the March 2025 book releases. Choosing from so many books can seem daunting, so I included only ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

What are giftable books? For our purposes, they are books to give as gifts to friends, family, teachers, and anyone on your shopping list. Jackie and I spend the whole year thinking of our favorite ...

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 ...

In addition to in-person and virtual speaking events, Jackie and Kirsten have contributed to podcasts and articles. A sampling of their media appearances can be found below. Today, I am joined by ...

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 ...