Beyond the Shelf

Author Interview: Tara N Gabrys

Discover Tara N. Gabrys’ insights on writing romantic fantasy, her discovery-writing process, overcoming writer’s block, and…
Bookstore Review: Red Dog Books in Indianapolis, IN

Discover Red Dog Books, Indy’s largest independently owned used bookstore. Budget-friendly and packed with books, records,…
Judging August 2025 Books by Their Covers

Join me as I judge August 2025’s upcoming fiction releases purely by their covers—sharing first impressions,…
Bookstore Review: Boston

Discover the best independent bookstores in Boston, from cozy cafés to hidden rare bookshops—perfect for book…
Author Interview: S&E Black

Dive into an in-depth Q&A with the creative duo behind The Chimera Snare series as they…
Bookstore Review: Grayslake, IL

Discover the best independent bookstores in Grayslake, IL—from a hidden gem to a cozy shop filled…
Author Interview: Lina Chern

Lina Chern, author of the Play the Fool series (Play the Fool and Tricks of Fortune),…
Book vs. Movie: Mickey7 vs Mickey17

What happens when a satirical sci-fi novel gets reimagined as a brutal political thriller? You get…
Author Interview: Zee Lacson

Zee Lacson, author of The Woolgathering Trilogy and Twice Removed, on Folklore, Fanfic Beginnings, and Writing…
Independent Bookstore Day 2025: Visiting About Time Bookstore in Libertyville, IL

Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day 2025 with a visit to About Time, a women-owned indie bookstore in…