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12 Books About Families that Take Dysfunction to a New Level
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 18, 2019
You may be gearing up for some boisterous (read volatile) holiday get-togethers with the family. How about some stories of highly dysfunctional clans to get you in the right frame of mind? Here are twelve books that will leave you thinking, "Well, we're not that bad!"
10 x 10: The Best Books of the Decade
Best Realistic Fiction and Memoir
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 06, 2019
As we countdown to 2020, we're publishing a series of ten of the best books of the past decade in ten different genres. 10 x 10! In order to finish by the end of 2019, we'll be packaging two genres together in this once-a-week series. This week's lists are Realistic Fiction and Memoir. Here are our picks for the ten best in each.
October = Breast Cancer Awareness
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 01, 2019
Chances are, we all know someone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Statistics indicate that about 12 percent of U.S. women will develop this disease in their lifetime. This week's blog post is dedicated to better awareness, offering resources focused on prevention, treatment, and individual stories, as well as books for kids who are grappling with the illness of a parent.
We Are Stardust, We Are Golden
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 14, 2019
Woodstock 2019 might be cancelled, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the 50th anniversary of the renowned 1969 music festival. Woodstock was more than just a concert. It is a cultural touchstone, emblematic of the peace-loving, youth movement for change the 1960s and 70s.
I'll Have What She's Having
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 30, 2019
When Harry Met Sally turned 30 this summer! We thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane with some of the quirky characters and hilarious lines that came from this beloved rom-com. Along the way, we discovered some fascinating facts about the talented people who created the iconic film.
Go Beyond the Ted Talk: 7 Speakers Who Leave You Wanting More
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 17, 2019
Creativity. Vulnerability. Justice. Happiness. Motivation. Feminism. Perseverance. Can these qualities be gained in 25 minutes or less? Probably not. But luckily, we have books!
Not Just For Kids
10 Graphic Novels to Enlighten and Inspire You
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 10, 2019
Comic books aren't all superheroes and dystopian fantasy. Here are ten gorgeous graphic novels featuring powerful storylines that are complex, emotional, and educational.
Find Your Inner Patriot
Ten Reasons We Can All Love America
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 02, 2019
Dig In! A Veritable Buffet of Food-Focused Literature
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 26, 2019
Food writing has never been more ubiquitous. And we love it! This week we serve up up a bevy of books with culinary themes.
Books for All Kinds of Dads!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 12, 2019
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