Order of Ann Hood Books
Ann Hood is an American novelist, short story writer, and memoirist. She has written fourteen novels, four memoirs, a short story collection, a ten-book middle reader series, and a young adult novel. Her work has appeared in The Paris Review, Ploughshares, Tin House, and The New York Times. Ann was born in West Warwick, Rhode Island. She earned her BA in English from the University of Rhode Island and studied American Literature at New York University. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a flight attendant for TWA. (more…)
Order of Ann Hazelwood Books
Ann Hazelwood is an American author of cozy mystery novels. She writes the Colebridge Community series, the Door County Quilts series, and the East Perry County series. Ann is a former shop owner from St. Louis, Missouri, and a certified quilt appraiser. (more…)
Order of Grace Livingston Hill Books
Grace Livingston Hill was an American author best known for her inspirational romances featuring young Christian women. Born in Wellsville, New York in 1865 to a writer mother and a Presbyterian minister father, she began writing as a child, contributing to her aunt’s children’s magazine. After the death of her first husband, Hill turned to writing full time to support her family, eventually publishing over 100 novels and numerous short stories. Though her early works were overtly religious, she later adapted her style to reach a broader audience. (more…)
Order of Gillian McAllister Books
Gillian McAllister is a British novelist of thriller novels. Raised in Tamworth, England, she studied English at the University of Birmingham, earning a 2:1 Honours degree before pursuing a law degree at the College of Law. She later practiced law professionally while writing fiction in her spare time. During a bout of glandular fever, she completed her first novel, which remained unpublished – but it marked the beginning of her writing journey. Now a full-time author known for her suspenseful, emotionally layered thrillers, Gillian lives in the UK with her husband and son. (more…)
Order of Stacy Willingham Books
Stacy Willingham is an American author of psychological thriller novels. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Prior to becoming a novelist, Stacy worked as a copywriter and brand strategist. Stacy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in magazine journalism from the University of Georgia in addition to her Master of Fine Arts degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her family. (more…)
Order of Tamara Berry Books
Tamara Berry is an American author of cozy mystery novels. She also writes women’s fiction under the pen name of Lucy Gilmore and romance novels as Tamara Morgan. Tamara earned an English degree from Eastern Washington University, and realized that she prefers to read books involving love and murder to literature. She won the inaugural Lilian Jackson Braun Award at the Edgar Awards for her novel Buried in a Good Book in 2023. Her books are known for their clever plots, quirky characters, and witty dialogue, drawing readers into small towns filled with charm and secrets. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family and pets. (more…)
Reader Mailbag: Favourite Snacks or Drinks
In the April 2025 newsletter, we asked readers what their favourite snacks and drinks were while reading.
Here are the responses: (more…)
Order of Gillian Linscott Books
Gillian Linscott is an English author of mystery novels. She writes the Nell Bray series. She also writes the Liberty Lane series as Caro Peacock. In addition to being a novelist, Gillian has also worked as a journalist. She won the CWA’s Ellis Peters Historical Dagger in 2000 for her novel Absent Friends. (more…)
Order of Rafael Sabatini Books
Rafael Sabatini (1875–1950) was an Italian-born British author renowned for his historical adventure novels. Born in Italy to an Italian father and a British mother, he moved to England as a young man and became a prolific writer. His works often featured swashbuckling heroes, romance, and action. Sabatini’s stories, filled with daring exploits and vivid characters, have inspired numerous film adaptations. He is considered one of the great masters of adventure fiction, his work still captivating readers with its blend of history, adventure, and intrigue. (more…)