by maryhelensheriff | Mar 19, 2020 | Book Lists
You’re stuck at home quarantined because of the Coronavirus and all you want are some good books. How can you get them without leaving your house? For Free: 1. Libraries: Most libraries seem to have closed, but you can still get e-books and audiobooks from the...
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 12, 2020 | Book Lists
Got a few minutes of downtime? Want to watch a video that’ll get you all excited about books? Then check out these hot booktubers! Regan at Peruse Projects talks books, clothes, cooking–daily life stuff. She’s super authentic, so watching her feels...