Interview: Jamie Harrison. Author of The Center of Everything.
By V. Jolene Miller Meet Jamie Harrison, daughter of a poet/novelist, author of several books, and a woman who didn’t dream of growing up to be a writer. What?Thankfully, Jamie resisted a nonwriting life and recently completed her newest novel, The Center of Everything. Polly, the main character, lives an idyllic life in Montana until […]
What Makes a Book Cover Great?
There’s an old saying, which I’m sure you’ve all heard a million times before: “Never judge a book by its cover.” However, as we wander through bookstores and absentmindedly browse, that’s exactly what we do. A cover acts as the first impression that a potential buyer will have of a book – it can leave […]
Small Press Reviews: Behind the Scenes of Behind the Lens
By Hannah Cook, editorial intern with Orange Hat Publishing | Ten16 Press It’s a given that any novel starring a photojournalist must have a cover worthy of the character. It may come as a surprise, then, that rather than using an actual photo, designers opted for a graphically designed cover for Behind the Lens, the […]
Interview: Nicholas Ward, Author of All Who Belong May Enter
We interviewed author Nicholas Ward about specifics of his compliation of essays in All Who Belong May Enter including his inspirations, process, and more.
Feature: 20 New and Upcoming Publications to Add to Your PBR.
Looking for a new book? Check out these 20 New and Upcoming Publications to Add to Your PBR.
Food, Memories, and Grief: An Interview with Grace M. Cho
We interviewed author of memoir Tastes Like War, Grace M. Cho and discovered the connection between food and memories in relation to schizophrenia.
Small Press Reviews: Truth and Other Lies, a novel by Maggie Smith.
Truth and Other Lies by Maggie Smith consists of a complicated mother-daughter relationship when the protagonist Megan has a mom running for congress.
Indie Bookstore: Browse the Indie Catalog
Recent releases, award winners, and more! Phoebe Douse: Secret Society for Special Abilities and Artefacts By L. Samuels “The author rounds out her tale with increasing suspense…. a delightful fantasy with a likable and powerful young heroine.” ~ Kirkus Reviews “Samuels delivers a YA novel that expertly weaves themes of troubled friendships, identity, and family changes […]
Feature: Popular Genres & Topics: Spring 2022 Predictions
Trends each year effect what literature society intakes. Alyse Mgrdichian bases background knowledge to predict what topics will be a hit in Spring 2022!
Girl + Book: The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman.
Young adult fiction continues to become one of the most popular genres – mostly for adults. Join us each issue to find your next YA read.