My Top 10 Books Read in 2022
Another year of reading has come and gone. Though I only read and review a handful of the book review requests that I receive, each email I receive is like
Two Wins for Wiley Book Review and Author Interviews
Childhood is never easy, even in the best of circumstances. It can seem like life is easy for so many kids, but they may be struggling with things you don’t
A Recap of My Fourth Year of Blogging in 2022
This month marks the fourth anniversary of Laura’s Books and Blogs. I started it at the end of 2018 as a sort of new year’s resolution. It always takes me
Don’t Bring Rupert to the Beach By Christer Hagglund Book Review and Author Interview
A lot of books that you read in childhood are about visiting far away lands. But the main characters always want to find their way home if they don’t know
The English GI by Jonathan Sandler Page Book Review and Author Interview
Not everyone lives an extraordinary life, but everyone’s story is worth telling. The format we use to tell it is as personal as the story itself. Back in 1995, Bernard
The Good For Her Genre: What It Is and Why You Should Care by Mathilda Zeller
What is a Good For Her Story? I recently listened to a video essay from Rowan Ellis that absolutely rocked my world. Yes, I “listened” to it; I’m a mother
Pairing Tea and Book Genres
Tea and reading are one of those classic pairings that symbolize calm, slowness, and escape. Sipping a hot drink while devouring a page turner is the epitome of relaxation. Tea
Daisy and the Missing Mona Lisa by J.T. Allen Book Review and Author Interview
People tend to think that heroes are boring, and villains are interesting. As a result, flawed anti-heroes are more of the way to go in all genres of storytelling. But
A Day Trip to the Grand Canyon
When I decided to book a trip to Las Vegas, I knew that there was no reason to stay within the city limits the entire time. The area is surrounded
An Introduction to Black and White Horror Movies
Classic movies are like classic books. Everyone’s heard about them, and they might even know some facts about them, but a lot of people have never read or watched them.
The Zombie Protector by Mae Johnsson Book Review and Author Interview
Zombie stories are full of so many relatable themes and ideas that elevate them beyond simple horror tales. They explore ideas about humanity, society, relationships, and technology. We all ponder
Feel, Don’t See by Elaine Gao
Show, don’t tell—which author hasn’t heard of that? But then comes the question of how: how do you show? English teachers make it sound easy-peasy; they tell you to use
10 of the Scariest Types of Horror Stories
For those of us who find entertainment in being scared, we each to be scared in different ways. Some want to jump out of their seats. Others like psychological horror.
Charlie and the Tire Swing by Diann Floyd Boehm Book Review and Author Interview
One summer, my parents hung a tire swing from the tree in our front yard. There’s something special about swinging from a tire swing versus a swing on your swing
The End Picture Book Review and Author and Illustrator Interview
Teaching kids their letters, numbers, shapes, and colors is easy. I’ve seen how quickly my young nephew latched onto these concepts and can recognize and name them in his sleep.