Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult Book Review
I like to kick off the beginning of each year with a review of a non-indie book. So, I scoured the bookstores for a newish release to quickly read and
Watercolor with Me in the Forest Book Review
While perusing the shelves at Barnes and Noble one day, I came across a watercolor book that acts like one of those art tutorial reels on Instagram. The Watercolor with
Life Can Be Scary by Jeff Parsons
The horror genre thrives on scary stories, but the emotion of fear exists in other genres as well: thrillers, mysteries, true crime…everything, even romance. Why? Because fear is a part
Laura’s Books and Blogs Author Book Tag
In honor of the new year, I wanted to start a new author interview series on my blog. So, I’ve created my own book tag for indie authors to answer
Sometimes the Movie is Better Than the Book
There’s an unwritten rule that if you’re a reader, you always have to love the original source material more than its movie adaptation. There are a lot of good arguments
Love, Hope, and Forgiveness: Overarching Themes in Series by Cindy Tingley
In Lily the Donkey’s Adventures, my children’s bible story series with three books so far (Lily’s Secret, Lily’s Desert Adventure, and Lily’s Egypt Adventure), the theme centres around love, hope
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