Short Story Saturday: You Say You Want a Revolution
May is Short Story Month, and it's time again for Short Story Saturday here at Bookish. Today's short story is another of mine...I hope you enjoy it. Let's get Bookish.
May 23, 2020•14 min
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Throwback Thursday: The Bookscout Episode
In today's Throwback Thursday episode we look at a largely unknown member of the book world, the bookscout, and why you need to become one. Also, please note that once furlough/lockdown ends, Throwback Thursday will go back to its normal once-a-month status. Let's get Bookish.
May 21, 2020•13 min
Book to Television Adaptation: The Haunting of Hill House
In the past we have looked at both good and bad book to film adaptations. In today's episode we look at Shirley Jackson's classic horror novel "The Haunting of Hill House" and the runaway hit Netflix adaptation of the book. Let's get Bookish.
May 19, 2020•12 min
It's a Great Time to be a Writer
There are more opportunities for writers today than at any time in history. In today's episode we look at a few reasons why.
May 18, 2020•6 min
The Sunday Ramble
It's time again for the Sunday Ramble. This Sunday we're returning to some earlier ramble topics that you may have missed. Let's get Bookish.
May 17, 2020•21 min
Short Story Saturday: Paris Stays With You
It's time again for Short Story Saturday, this time with a story that falls under the category of flash fiction. Let's get Bookish.
May 16, 2020•5 min
Five Book Recommendations
In today's episode we compile five book recommendations from our Sunday Ramble episodes over the past year. Let's get Bookish.
May 15, 2020•21 min
Throwback Thursday: Collecting Signed Books
In today's Throwback Thursday episode we take a closer look at book collecting, specifically collecting signed books. Let's get Bookish.
May 14, 2020•9 min
Exploring Hemingway's Paris Years in Five Books
In today's episode we return to the greatest American author ever and look at five essential books on his time in Paris in the 1920s. Let's get Bookish.
May 13, 2020•10 min
Sunday Ramble: Mother's Day Edition
It's time again for the Sunday Ramble, and on this Mother's Day it includes the best, and worst, fictional moms. Let's get Bookish.
May 10, 2020•7 min
A Short Story Saturday Ghost Story
It's time again for Short Story Saturday. Today's short story is from the Colombian master storyteller and Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Let's get Bookish.
May 09, 2020•10 min
Throwback Thursday: The Helene Hanff Reading List
It's Throwback Thursday, and today's episode is an encouragement to read the books that Helene Hanff read in the classic "84, Charing Cross Road." Let's get Bookish.
May 07, 2020•8 min
Sunday Ramble: Too Many Books, Too Much Time
The Sunday Ramble is back, and today we look at whether you can actually have too much time to read. We also give a quick update on bookstores during the lockdown, and a recommendation (sort of). Let's get Bookish.
May 03, 2020•7 min
It's Short Story Month
May is Short Story Month, and in today's appropriately short episode we'll take a brief look at the short story and why you should add short stories to your reading rotation. Let's get Bookish.
May 01, 2020•10 min
Throwback Thursday: The Great Kindle Debate
Kindle vs. Print. The debate goes on among book lovers, but should it? Today's Throwback Thursday episode answers that question.
Apr 30, 2020•9 min
Short Story Saturday: Poetry Night (A Story from The Last Word)
It's Short Story Saturday, and today we're doing something a little different. Today's short story is a work in progress that may be a short story, and may end up as a chapter in the next book in The Last Word series. Time will tell. Let's get Bookish.
Apr 25, 2020•13 min
Put Some Fang in Your Fiction
In today's episode we venture into a subgenre of fiction that has been terrifying readers for over a century. Let's take a closer look at the vampire novel.
Apr 24, 2020•8 min
It's World Book Day!
Today is World Book Day, and in today's episode we take a look back at an earlier discussion we had about books in translation. Books in translation can expand our worldview while entertaining us at the same time. And be warned, this episode comes with a challenge. Let's get Bookish.
Apr 23, 2020•13 min
Some Thoughts for National Library Week
This is National Library Week in the United States, and though most libraries are still closed as we weather the storm of the coronavirus, let's never forget just how important they are.
Apr 21, 2020•9 min
Short Story Saturday: Book Borrowing Edition
Today's Short Story Saturday episode will be of particular interest to those of you who lend books to people and never have them returned, as well as to those who are incorrigible borrowers. Let's get Bookish.
Apr 18, 2020•10 min
Is Fan Fiction Bookish: A Throwback Thursday Episode
In today's bonus Throwback Thursday episode, we talk about a sometimes controversial subject: fan fiction. Is fan fiction literary? Does it belong in the literary conversation? In a nutshell: Is it Bookish? Let's find out.
Apr 16, 2020•14 min
A Writing Exercise Under Quarantine: A Crossover Episode
Today's episode is a crossover from my Angry Typewriter podcast. I talk a little about writing exercises, and the pros and cons of using them. I also give you a writing prompt that I think you'll really enjoy. The link to that podcast is anchor.fm/angrytypewriter. Let's get Bookish.
Apr 15, 2020•13 min
My Top 10 Books List
In today's episode I break with tradition to offer you my personal Top 10 Books list. Feel free to argue in the comments/voice message section. Let's get Bookish.
Apr 14, 2020•12 min
Short Story Saturday: Sal's Really Bad Day
It's time again for Short Story Saturday.
Apr 11, 2020•11 min
Indie Authors and Consignment Programs
On today's episode we take a look at how indie authors can get their books into bookstores using consignment programs. It's something you may never have even heard of, but the benefits to authors, local bookstores, and readers as well may surprise you.
Apr 09, 2020•33 min
Tuesday Ramble: Indie Bookstores During Lockdown and More
In today's episode we're talking about the current state of indie bookstores in the midst of the coronavirus lockdown, as well as some other bookish stuff. Let's get Bookish.
Apr 07, 2020•9 min
Short Story Saturday: Union Jack
It's time again for Short Story Saturday. I hope everyone is staying well, staying inside, and staying Bookish.
Apr 04, 2020•8 min
Throwback Thursday: Books About Books
It's time again for our monthly Throwback Thursday episode. In today's edition we're focusing on books about books. If you're a book lover, you won't want to miss it.
Apr 02, 2020•19 min
Camp NaNoWriMo Starts Today
Have you always dreamed of writing a novel but just didn't know where to start? In today's episode we're going to point you in the right direction. We're talking about Camp NaNoWriMo, an offshoot of the phenomenon that is National Novel Writing Month.
Apr 01, 2020•10 min
Remembering Robert B. Parker
In today's episode, we take a look back at one of the giants of American crime fiction: Robert B. Parker, author of the Spenser series. Let's get Bookish.
Mar 31, 2020•6 min
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