13 woodsy books to fall in love with

November 11, 2022October 23, 20226 Comments

Here's a list of fall-themed, fall-inspired, or cozy fall reading books. Fall in love with these books, and may the forest be with you.

In honor of NaNoWriMo: My favorite books on writing better

November 1, 2022April 16, 20221 Comment

Over the past few years, I've read/studied a number of books on the craft of writing, everything from tension & conflict, to character development, to the 3-part story arc. Here's a list of the best books I've read on how to develop and hone your writing.

14 “Eco Lit” books for an enduring Nature

August 10, 2022July 17, 20221 Comment

I've been noticing more and more books coming out about nature, the environment, and our connection with the world. These go beyond, "the environment is failing and we're the cause," to more, "we are nature, contained within, yet separate," and "reconnect with nature and recognize the beauty and depth of the natural world.

Books in Number: books with #s in the title

July 31, 2022July 31, 2022Leave a comment

Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first, scientists always. Though their fields of study might take them to different corners of the world, they can all agree on this universal truth: when it comes to love and science, opposites attract and rivals make you burn… Hannah’s got a bad feeling about this. Not only has … Continue reading Books in Number: books with #s in the title

11 Dark Academia Books (And no, The Secret History by Donna Tartt is not on this list)

July 26, 2022July 17, 202218 Comments

With fall just around the corner, there's something about the gothic, or at least, dark atmosphere that is the backdrop to many dark academia novels that is just what we need. Coupled with the quarantine, there's nothing quite like settling in with a book with intellectual characters getting into all sorts of trouble.

Middle Eastern/English Book Presses

May 9, 2022April 16, 20221 Comment

Middle Eastern-English Book Presses

Atmospheric fantasy set in old-time Russia

April 27, 2022April 16, 2022Leave a comment

Since reading The Bear and the Nightingale some years ago, I've been hungry for Imperial Russia novels, especially solid, fantasy ones.

Graphic novels by Arab-American creators

April 19, 2022April 15, 2022Leave a comment

It's no secret I love reading literature by Middle Eastern creators, and graphic novels are no exception. Here are some graphic novels by these creators.