It’s no secret why so many of us have major literary girl crushes on Edith Wharton. Whether she was writing about New York’s gilded age or life in sleepy, small town New England, Wharton was the queen of social commentary, and she did it with wit, charm, and impossible-to-forget characters. With over forty books to … More Edith Wharton: A Book for Every Mood
As readers, we can be so lucky to encounter that “right book at the right time” experience. That happened to me last year when I read Claire Cook’s Never Too Late: Your Roadmap to Reinvention and I couldn’t stop singing its praises. (I still can’t. Seriously. Read this book!) Now, on the cusp of the … More Shine On: How to Grow Awesome Instead of Old
Folks, I’m thankful. I’m thankful that Mockingjay: Part 2 has finally been released. I’m thankful that it exceeded my already sky-high expectations. I’m thankful that it’s jam-packed with Gale Hawthorne, because I love me some Gale Hawthorne, and I’m thankful for Liam Hemsworth for playing him so perfectly. (I’d also like to say a special … More Literary Hunk of November: Gale Hawthorne
Ok. Don’t panic. Sophie Kinsella’s new Shopaholic book is out, and whatever you’re doing with your life, you need to stop, drop, and roll into your nearest bookstore and buy it like Becky Bloomwood-Brandon would. (She might buy a few copies–one for her best friend Suze, one for her mum, one for her mum’s … More Viva Las Becky!: Shopaholic to the Rescue
I love Elizabeth Gilbert. Whether she’s eating, praying and loving, writing beautiful historical fiction about botany, or just being super inspiring on Oprah, I gobble her words right up. When she announced earlier this year that she was working on a book all about creativity, I basically danced with joy like Balki Bartokomous and Cousin … More Big Magic: A Magically Creative Read
October has been quite the month for Adriana Trigiani. Her new novel, All the Stars in the Heavens, has just been released, and her beautifully gorgeous adaptation of Big Stone Gap has finally reached the big screen. (Written and directed by her. It’s fantastic. You have to see it.) To keep the party going—and because … More Literary Hunk of October: Jack Mac
Some might say I’m a bit of a royal enthusiast. Like any sane person, I woke up at 3 a.m. on April 29, 2011, made my tray of tea and shortbread and watched the hours of pre-ceremony activity leading up to the wedding of the century. I have the Kate and William paper dolls (don’t … More The Royal We: Everything I Love in One Pretty Package
If you’ve ever read this blog, you’ll know that I’m a bit of a Little Women fanatic. I love the March sisters, and as a book nerd growing up in New England, Louisa May Alcott has always been one of my heroes. When I was in grad school, what started out as archival research on … More Little Woman in Blue: A Novel of May Alcott — And a Giveaway!
It’s hard to believe that we’ve already covered a full year’s worth of literary hunks. Thank God there’s a never-ending supply of gushable crushables, because I am really excited to kick off year two. We started this blog with Professor Bhaer, so it’s only fitting that we spend this September honoring Little Women’s other resident … More Literary Hunk of September: Teddy “Laurie” Laurence
There are few things in life that get me more excited than a fabulous debut novel. When I can’t put it down, almost miss my train stops, and can’t stop telling everyone I come in contact with that they have to read it, I know I’ve encountered a special new voice in fiction. Kristen Harnisch’s … More The Vintner’s Daughter: One to Savor—Plus a Giveaway!
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