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A Nod to Shopping: An Essay by Deborah Goodrich Royce
In this ode to the lost art of shopping, author Deborah Goodrich Royce wistfully remembers days devoted to the gentle art of absorbing the world with one’s eyes. And, naturally, also to a real, proper lunch.
Updated: Jan 26, 2023
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Virtual Book Club Interview with Amanda Skenandore, author of The Second Life of Mirielle West
Award-winning author Amanda Skenandore offers a unique perspective through her books, as she is not only a writer, but also a registered nurse and certified infection preventionist. Her latest historical fiction novel, The Second Life of Mirielle West, is an “extraordinarily timely tale of resilience, inspired by the true story of a Louisiana leprosy hospital where patients were forcibly quarantined,” from the late 1980s to the late 1990s. “Based on little-known history, this book will strike a chord with readers of Fiona Davis, Tracey Lange, and Marie Benedict.”
Updated: Jan 26, 2023
Culture and literature
Why You Should Consider Being a Book Coach
Learn from the creator of the Book Coach Certification Program at Author Accelerator about what it means to be a book coach and why you should consider it!
Updated: Jan 26, 2023
Reading lists
Announcing Our 2021 ‘Fall Back into Book Club’ Reads
We’ve selected some must-have reads for this fall in order to make the transition away from your summer reading lists smoother.
Updated: Jan 26, 2023
Reading lists
See Our Staff's Top Reads in August
Looking for book club inspiration? Staff picks are here! See what books some members of our staff have been recommending and loving in August.
Updated: Jan 26, 2023
Book club tips and inspiration
To All the Book Clubs I’ve Loved Before: How to Avoid Book Club Breakups
Our mission at Bookclubz is to inspire meaningful connections through reading and discussion. We believe in the power of book club to enhance the reading experience, support lifelong learning, and build community. That’s why it is our goal to stop book club breakups. From inspirational blog posts, to highlighting the multitude of wonderful clubs on our Join a Book Club page, all month long we gave you the tools to create a thriving book club, or revamp your current club to ensure its success.
Updated: Aug 31, 2021
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