Must Love Dogs: Bark and Roll Forever — A Summer Must-Read

When it comes to Claire Cook’s books, I have this tendency to shut out the rest of the world from the minute I start page one, and I’m pretty much unable to do anything but read, read, read until I finish the last word. The voice, the characters and the plot are so engaging that … More Must Love Dogs: Bark and Roll Forever — A Summer Must-Read

Robin Antalek’s “The Grown Ups” (and why grown ups of all ages must read it)

A sure sign of a great book is when I have a hard time remembering that the characters are fictional, when I find myself thinking about them and wondering about their well-being, long after I’ve finished the final chapter. Robin Antalek’s The Grown Ups is just that kind of book. The Grown Ups spans more … More Robin Antalek’s “The Grown Ups” (and why grown ups of all ages must read it)

Happy Birthday, Jamie Fraser!! The Twelve Best Jamies of the Season (So Far…)

The most celebrated holiday of the year has finally arrived! No, I’m not talking about May Day. I’m clearly referring to Jamie Fraser’s birthday! There are so many ways we can honor Himself, and none of them feel quite adequate. I mean, this is the man who has ruined all other men for Outlander fans … More Happy Birthday, Jamie Fraser!! The Twelve Best Jamies of the Season (So Far…)

The March Sisters: The Best Fictional Siblings Around

It’s National Siblings Day! In the moments when I haven’t been posting embarrassing adorable pictures of my brother (and myself, fair’s fair) on Facebook, I’ve been thinking a lot about the best siblings in literature. There are so many, from Outlander’s Jamie and Jenny to Beverly Cleary’s Beezus and Ramona, and I could probably spend … More The March Sisters: The Best Fictional Siblings Around

What Makes “Outlander” So Wonderful? Everything.

When you ask people to describe Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series, you usually hear something along the lines of this: “Well, it’s historical fiction…but there’s a lot of action and adventure…oh, and there’s time travel, which kind of makes it fantasy…and it’s sooooo romantic…#JamieFraser4life!” Like anything groundbreaking and perfectly brilliant, Outlander is pretty hard to define. … More What Makes “Outlander” So Wonderful? Everything.