10 of My Favorite Baby-sitters Club Books
As an avid reader growing up, I spent a lot of time at the local library which was literally across the street from my house. As soon as I’d walk
Category: Lists
Blog posts that incorporate numerical lists of some kind. Can be any topic, mine or a guest post, and any number of list items.
Three Whistling Kettle Winter Teas Paired with Wintery Stephen King Novels
Horror is rightfully most often associated with autumn. However, the long, cold nights, gray snowy days, and the isolated feeling that comes with winter, particularly in classic wintery climates, makes
YA and MG Book Recommendations for 10 Fantasy Genres By S. Labrecque
Author S. Labrecque shares 10 YA and MG book recommendations for 10 fantasy genres.
My Top 10 Books Read in 2024
The end of the year means another roundup of the books I’ve read this year. I got the chance to reread some books on my shelf, review loads of underappreciated
8 Great Things About Werewolves
There are funny memes that circulate on the Internet these days about the dark content that kids consumed in the 1980s. As one of those kids, I can vouch for
Ranking The Best Places to Read
Readers are known for taking books with them wherever they go. Whether it’s a physical copy or an audiobook, there are limitless places to read. But some places are obviously
7 Great Things About the Gill-man
Monsters. They’re one of the greatest threats of our childhood. They hide in every dark corner of our rooms, watch us through dark windows, and follow us home at night.
Tea Tasting Winter Teas from The Whistling Kettle Paired with Winter Book Scenes
I don’t need an excuse to drink tea, but in the winter, it’s not only a drink, it’s a tool to keep warm on cold days. Winter is by far
Found Family and Friendships in Fiction by S. Labrecque
If you’re similar to me, then you like reading about characters who like each other. The book market is full of great romantic stories. But what about the other forms
My Top 10 Books Read in 2023
This year, I set my Goodreads reading goal at 60 books thinking I was lowballing it and would hit this goal by the end of the summer. But life intervened,
My Favorite New York Kids in Middle Grade Fiction
For a number of reasons, no two childhoods are the same. But one big part of this has to do with where a kid grows up. Every environment has different
8 Great Witch Tropes
My horror character themed blog posts have become an unintentional blog series due to their popularity and how fun they are to write. As I come up with my lists
3 Halloween Graphic Novel Recommendations with The Whistling Kettle Fall Tea Pairings
Everyone loves a good team up, and good combinations can amplify an experience. Fall is the return of hot tea season and its specific fall flavors. And the perfect activity
10 Types of Books that 90’s Kids Loved to Read
As a kid who learned how to read in the 90’s, there was a push to get kids reading as much as possible. Libraries hosted summer reading programs. Teachers gave
4 Foodie Book Recommendations by Jasmine Luck
Thank you so much, Laura, for having me on the blog today! I’m Jasmine, and I’m a published novelist, short story writer, and poet. In celebration of the release of