Archive - Shayne's Bookish News

The Summer Season

Ideas for reading, traveling, and watching this summer

Jun 16 •

May 2025

What is the Hoopla over Hoopla?

Plus some great literary links, bookish eye candy, and great books to add to your TBr

May 22 •

April 2025

Some travel notes, spring reading ideas, and recent reads.

Apr 18 •

March 2025

Highlighting some fabulous new books out this month

Mar 19 •

February 2025

The Kids Are Not Alright

A Consideration of the Decline in Reading Skills

Feb 15 •

January 2025

Embracing the Seasons

“What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” John Steinbeck

Jan 17 •

December 2024

The 2024 Wrap Up

We have reached the end of the year, and just like with summer reading guides, there are “best books of the year lists” everywhere.

Dec 19, 2024 •

November 2024

Nonfiction November

It’s Nonfiction November!

Nov 22, 2024 •

October 2024

The Writing Life

Exciting news: I am a published author!

Oct 16, 2024 •

September 2024

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.

Sep 16, 2024 •

August 2024

A Book Conference Brief

Plus some fun bookish links & reviews of four very different novels

Aug 21, 2024 •

July 2024

Leaning into Microgenres

Identifying lovable aspects of books you enjoy, plus summer favorites and great family novels.

Jul 19, 2024 •

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