Stephanie Burns

Literary Hunk of December: Modern-Day Darcy from Curtis Sittenfeld’s Eligible

December 29, 2016

After a brief hiatus filled with holidays, family, dogs in antlers, and shoving Christmas cookies down my gullet, I’m back and ready to blog! (That doesn’t mean I’m done with the Christmas cookies. It just means I’m coming up for air long enough to talk about books again. And also getting powdered sugar all over … More Literary Hunk of December: Modern-Day Darcy from Curtis Sittenfeld’s Eligible

You’ll Fall for Jane Green’s “Falling”

December 2, 2016

A funny thing happened to me when I picked up Jane Green’s latest novel, Falling. As with many thick and juicy books (just how I like them!), I thought it would last me for a good few days at least. I settled in with it on a Sunday morning over breakfast, figuring I’d get in … More You’ll Fall for Jane Green’s “Falling”

Cancel Your Plans and Pick Up “The Boy is Back”

November 16, 2016

When Meg Cabot has a new book coming out, two tasks immediately move to the top of my to-do list: Go to the bookstore and buy said book Clear anything else off of my to-do list because all I’m going to do is read for 48 straight hours Needless to say, when her latest, The … More Cancel Your Plans and Pick Up “The Boy is Back”

Stars in My Eyes Over “Stars Over Sunset Boulevard”

November 1, 2016

To say that I’m a Gone with the Wind fan would be an understatement. I could recite the movie frontwards and back. I have a curio cabinet filled with music boxes and figurines of Scarlett and Rhett. I visited three Gone with the Wind museums in one day in Georgia, and no matter how many … More Stars in My Eyes Over “Stars Over Sunset Boulevard”

Literary Hunk of October: Dr. Alex Brandt

October 12, 2016

October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month, and as a proud rescue mom who never shuts up about her precious fur child as it is, this month gives me even more reason to sing the praises of these wonderful pups and the awesome people who save them. When it came time to choose a Literary Hunk of the … More Literary Hunk of October: Dr. Alex Brandt

The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living: One Delicious Read (and one delicious pie)

September 13, 2016

My white sundresses have officially been put away and my Facebook newsfeed is filled with kids in their way too adorable back-to-school outfits, so that can only mean one thing: It’s fall!!! Yes, I’m very excited about the prospect of boots and cute jackets in my near future, but more than that, I’m excited because … More The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living: One Delicious Read (and one delicious pie)

How the Time Flew – Book Perfume is Two!

September 3, 2016

They grow up so fast, don’t they? Two years ago today, with the help of my trusty, furry assistant, Riggins, I launched Book Perfume and released it out into the world. And by that I mean tentatively sent it to a few friends and family members and said something like, “You don’t have to read … More How the Time Flew – Book Perfume is Two!

In Twenty Years: A Reunion You Won’t Want to Miss

September 2, 2016

1998 was a great year. The Goo Goo Dolls were dizzying up the girl, Shakespeare was in love, and, in a fateful move, Ben Covington signed Felicity Porter’s yearbook with a message so profound that it changed the direction of her life (and our hearts) forever. On a personal note, I also had a baby … More In Twenty Years: A Reunion You Won’t Want to Miss

Literary Hunk of August: Will Traynor

August 31, 2016

Two words: Bumblebee tights. That’s really all I need to say. I could end this blog post right there because if you’ve read Jojo Moyes’ Me Before You, you’ll know how much those two words truly capture everything wonderful about our Literary Hunk of the Month, Will Traynor. I’d prefer to end this blog post right … More Literary Hunk of August: Will Traynor

Be Certain to Read “A Certain Age”

August 22, 2016

There are certain authors whose books I just fawn over. I ignore my emails, forget my everyday responsibilities, and have to remind myself when it’s time to eat because while it may feel like the book is feeding my soul, actual food is still in order. (If there are cupcakes, of course, I don’t need … More Be Certain to Read “A Certain Age”