by maryhelensheriff | Mar 18, 2020 | Book Lists
Look I can’t read every book. There are going to be books you’ll want to read a review of that I just haven’t read. Should such a tragedy occur, I’ve got you covered with 5 book reviewers to rave about. 1. Carla at Happiest When Reading...
by maryhelensheriff | Mar 12, 2020 | Book Lists
When life is hard, sometimes fantastic friendships are all that keep us going. The six book recommendations on this list feature main characters facing serious problems–depression, murder, abuse, natural disaster. In each book, it’s a friendships that...
by maryhelensheriff | Mar 4, 2020 | Book Lists, Interviews
Ward Tefft from Chop Suey Books This month I asked Ward Tefft, owner of Chop Suey Books, for a behind-the-scenes look at indie bookstores. Ward was brought to Richmond in the early 90s by Virginia Commonwealth University. After graduating in 1994, he moved to Buffalo,...
by maryhelensheriff | Feb 26, 2020 | Book Lists
In an earlier post, I highlighted 11 entertaining bookish podcasts. This time I’d like to share a few podcasts I love that aren’t about books per se (though they often have bookish connections–as in the host or the guest or both are authors)....
by maryhelensheriff | Feb 21, 2020 | Literary Care Package
Send Me Down a Miracle is a beautifully written book for teens by Han Nolan. The novel is set in Alabama and follows the story of Charity Pittman, the 14-year-old daughter of a preacher. When an artist, Adrienne, from New York City moves to the small town, Charity...
