Did you know that John Grisham was a Mississippi State Representative? Because we sure didn’t know. How did he find the time? He got into politics after getting a doctorate and practicing law. Show off. Remind us this the next time we think we need an entire day to grocery …
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Spring Break Listens
Shout out to springtime! Every year we trudge through February, our hope as low as our vitamin D stores only to stumble into the remembrance that things begin anew! But then, just as soon as we begin to feel the stirrings of serotonin, we encounter spring break. Visions of clawing …
Read More »Hottest Listens of 2022 So Far
We know we’re only a couple of months and change into the new year, but the literary world is already abuzz with its picks for literary darlings. Lucky for you we’ve curated a handy list of listens sure to get you ahead of the curve and impress all your friends …
Read More »Snowy Listens
Oh, winter. We’re in it now. The snow can be a charming experience if you’re clad in fuzzy socks and clutching your morning coffee while you watch the flakes dance down; the snow is less thrilling when you are forced out into a frosted aerial assault. The thought of trudging …
Read More »American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Listen Now Here we bring you a quick summary and review of the now infamous American Dirt. At first glance, this book seems like a fast-paced thriller about survival, both figurative and literal. The lengths one woman will go to ensure her child’s safety blend into themes on processing grief …
Read More »Author Spotlight: Catherine Ryan Howard
Let’s be honest, Sherlock Holmes was a problematic mansplainer. Fueled by ego (and apparently lots of cocaine, as was fashionable at the time), he was often straight up rude. Using our psych degree obtained through midnight WebMD visits, we’d venture a guess he dabbles with some narcissistic personality disorder, tempered …
Read More »Joe Pickett Series
Finally, books for readers who like mysteries, leather and cold cheap beer. This series follows the adventures of Joe Pickett and his work as a game warden in rural Wyoming. We get a glimpse of a man working a thankless job he loves, while he balances marriage and fatherhood. He’s …
Read More »Road Tripping
Something about spring-like weather can make you yearn to get in the car and cruise. There you are, hitting mile 213, and like your gas tank, your 90s throwback jams playlist is running on empty. What to do? Have you ever tried to car dance to NPR? Don’t. Free yourself …
Read More »The Best Selling Series: The Dresden Files
Jim Butcher started out as an author with his Dresden Files book series. It was his first series ever written, and it’s by far a fan favorite. Falling into the genre of contemporary fantasy & mystery, there are constant twists and turns to keep every reader on the edge of …
Read More »Why John Grisham Makes The Best Seller List.. Again & Again & Again!
He’s been called America’s favorite storyteller… and for good reason! John Grisham pulls you deep inside his stories with colorful prose and powerful themes. His novels are packed with suspense and readers devour the pages. With 33 books to his credit, Grisham has been translated into 42 languages and enjoys …
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