This is not a list of best selling books for teens; a walk down the YA isle at Target could provide that. Instead, this list includes books that are great both in their craft and in their importance. Here you will find novels with heart and depth. This is a list of books that will impact the…

On Saturday, the Strickland family (the younger) hosted an All Hallow’s Read party. It was a lot of fun and I want to share some of the highlights of the night to get you in the Halloween spirit and convince you that book parties are the new black. The party featured book-themed costumes, book-themed food,…

The Tuesday before Christmas, this was exactly the topic on NPR as I drove to work. “Who had a good year in 2011?” They were looking for general answers for people, places, companies, and things. I realized that every answer I wanted to call in with was tied to the literary world, so I decided…