If you follow any type of literary movement on social media, you've likely seen Colleen Hoover's name attached. Hoover's books have completely blown up on #booktok and her 2016 novel "It Ends With Us" is one of the most-mentioned novels on these lists. It's now been 7 years since this book was originally published, and... Continue Reading →
Back in 2021, I gave myself a goal of reading 15 books. I ended up reading 21, so naturally, I raised the stakes for myself, and in 2022 gave myself a goal of reading 30 books. I typically read on my lunch at work, as well as in my spare time, so I figured this... Continue Reading →
I read Emily Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation" back in the summer and absolutely loved it. I eagerly put Henry's other novels on hold after that, including her latest one, "Book Lovers". Needless to say, I was not disappointed. "Book Lovers" follows Nora Stephens, a publishing agent who is whisked away to a small... Continue Reading →
This week, join Laura and Nicole as they go beyond the Big Names of Regency (Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, Amanda Quick), and draw your attention to some lesser-known titles set during this extremely popular time period. Listen to the episode on your favourite podcast platform by searching for Read This Next, listen through your web... Continue Reading →
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife". With one of the most famous opening lines in English literature, Jane Austen begins her tale of the Bennet family, Mr. Darcy and more in arguably her most famous novel, "Pride and... Continue Reading →
Book clubs offer a great opportunity for friends and book lovers to gather (whether virtually or in person) to catch up and discuss a good book. There’s only two problems with this activity and they seem to come up at every meeting: what book should the group read next and how do you find enough... Continue Reading →
I'd had "People We Meet on Vacation" on hold for more months than I could remember. When it was finally my turn to read this summer romance, I was quite excited. As my introduction to Emily Henry's writing, I was looking forward to reading what all the fuss was about, as I knew this was... Continue Reading →
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens was published in 2018 and was quickly chosen to join Reese Witherspoon's bookclub. Naturally, this helped launch the novel into even more fame, and it has been a top-pick for readers ever since. Here at TBPL, it was the 5th most circulated adult fiction book of 2021. "Where... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for a story that is funny, poignant, surprising and full of heart, you've come to the right place. Beth O'Leary's "The No-Show" follows three women - Siobhan, Miranda and Jane through a year of their lives. These three women may not know each other, but they all have one thing in common... Continue Reading →
If you’re a fan of young adult novels, you’ve probably heard of John Green. He has written a number of YA works that, I believe, will be considered classics in the genre for years to come. “The Fault in Our Stars” was published in 2012, and it has become a standard and a powerhouse in... Continue Reading →
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