Today is Coming Out Day, so let’s chat about LGBT books and share some recs. Julie: Goodreads has a tag for LGBT so we can see there are quite a few books with diverse characters. One of the most popular LGBT books I’ve read is Will Grayson, Will Grayson. I like author collaborations and dual […]
Every Thursday we are hosting a meme called: That’s what HE said Thursday. For more info on what this meme is all about click here. Lynn’s Quote: “Once upon a time, an undeserving boy pulled a little half-drowned, wannabe mermaid out of the ocean. He laid her on the sand, thinking his heart would […]
Julie’s Review: I thoroughly enjoyed Out of the Easy. I loved the way it was written and the overall tone of the book. It was so well researched and I felt like I was really there in 1950s Nawlins hanging out in the Quarter and seeing all the goings on. I really enjoyed the way […]
October 5 is World Teachers’ Day, and we’re honoring teachers today along with Grammarly by sharing this lovely Infographic. Who was your favorite teacher? Did a special teacher inspire your love of reading and learning? Share a story of how a teacher made an impact in your life. Subscribe to Chapter Break posts. Never miss a post […]
The Chocolate Book Tour, Guest Post by Sarah Hill Not so long ago, I was asked to take part in something called ‘The Chocolate Book Tour’. Well chocolate and books together are a match made in heaven to me, so I was definitely interested. At the mention of ‘chocolate’ at least, I’m also hoping to […]
Fairy tale retellings are very popular these days. What do you think of the genre? Any favorites to recommend? Julie: I’ve been hit or miss with retellings, mostly miss. Some have been a spectacular interpretation – like the Lunar Chronicles (Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and soon, Winter). But some I’ve not cared for. Cruel Beauty […]
Halloween is soon upon us! Who’s dressing up in a bookish costume? Here are some suggestions from A to Z. Subscribe to Chapter Break posts. Never miss a post on Chapter Break. Subscribe today for all the bookish awesome in your inbox. Email Address Subscribe Join 2,816 other subscribers
Lynn’s Review: Is it possible to both really like and really dislike a book at the same time? That’s how I feel about All The Bring Things. Theo Finch and Violet Mackey meet at the top of a bell tower, where they are both thinking about jumping. But in the end, they save each […]
No Book Buying Challenge 2015 – October Update As you know, we are co-hosting the Show Your Shelves Some Love: A No Book Buying Challenge. You can also review the details of the post on the “No Book Buying Challenge“ page from the menu above. For October, let’s share some tips on how to manage your library/e-book […]
Every Thursday we are hosting a meme called: That’s what HE said Thursday. For more info on what this meme is all about click here. This week, I’m changing it up to That’s what SHE said. It’s time for some strong women to get what they want! Lynn’s Quote: Everything where this guy was concerned […]