Welcome to a new Spine & Leaf Books segment: Reading by the Season! Four times a year I’ll be releasing a new list of 12 books inspired by the season. Sometimes the setting will take place in a particular month or time of year, other times it’s just a vibe. Some are based on the title... Continue Reading →
The Unofficial List of Unofficial Harry Potter Books
Fall is the start of Harry Potter season for me, and it extends the whole way through the holidays to the end of the year. When September hits I'm thinking of riding the Hogwart's express. When Halloween comes around, I imagine Nearly-Headless Nick floating through the castle and inviting guests to his death day party.... Continue Reading →
Reading by the Season: Fall
Welcome to a new Spine & Leaf Books segment: Reading by the Season! Four times a year I’ll be releasing a new list of 12 books inspired by the season. Sometimes the setting will take place in a particular month or time of year, other times it’s just a vibe. Some are based on the title... Continue Reading →
Coming Soon: New Fall Releases 2022
Fall is almost here and so are some great new books! Get ready for these hot new releases coming soon. I've picked a few books that I'm personally looking forward to reading when they come out (ok I might have to wait until Christmas to get to all of them, but I'm still excited). Most... Continue Reading →
13 Short Books to Read in One Sitting
Need to get caught up on reading goals? Short on time? Today I'm going to give you the not-so-short-list of short books/novellas/short stories/poems. These works are short in length but long in enjoyment and entertainment. Several are well-known classic pieces of literature that have been studied for decades. So take pride in knowing that short... Continue Reading →
If You Like This… Read That Next
Ever read a book so good you wish there was another just like it? I'm sure all book series fans have this feeling (especially when the final book in the series has been released). But what about stand-alone books that just made you feel a certain kind of way that you want to experience again?... Continue Reading →
Books and TED Talks
I loooove reading books by authors that also deliver TED Talks. A book might take hours to read and there's bound to be more info than you can take in during the first read-through. But then comes the TED Talk that can easily be watched in under an hour. Simple, conversational, personal discussions. The authors... Continue Reading →
Nostalgia: 10 Favorite Childhood Books
I hope you enjoy this collection of 10 of my favorite childhood books. From a tiny tot too young to read up to middle-grade books, I will always have a special place in my heart for these books. So many good memories that are sometimes better than the books themselves. I am eternally grateful that... Continue Reading →
Reading by the Season: Summer
Welcome to a new Spine & Leaf Books segment: Reading by the Season! Four times a year I'll be releasing a new list of 12 books inspired by the season. Sometimes the setting will take place in a particular month or time of year, other times it's just a vibe. Some are based on the... Continue Reading →
Six Summer Staycation Reads to Take You on an Adventure
Summer is here! If you're feeling like you need an endless summer vacation to recharge your batteries, but can't quite get away, check out this list of summer staycation reads. Take a trip to the beaches of North Carolina. Or the sunny sands in Malibu. You'll get the thrill of waves and summer heat from... Continue Reading →