Archive - Shayne's Bookish News

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 •

June 2024

Summertime and the Reading's Easy

All the recommendations for summer reading plus a don't miss documentary and podcast!

Jun 17, 2024 •

May 2024

Better Late Than Never

An introduction, fascinating links, and some great books to recommend.

May 31, 2024 •

April 2024

The Quarterly Report

Plus poetry month, bookshelf wealth, and recent reads.

Apr 20, 2024 •

March 2024

Notes from the Shop

Thank you for reading Shayne's Bookish News.

Mar 25, 2024 •

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