Considering the case for a Goodreads alternative

Building a book tracking Goodreads alternative is definitely a labor of love, but as readers desperate for something better, it was necessary.

The best novellas and short books for summer reading

This is an appreciation post for shorter reads. Consider this collection our grateful nod to brevity: short stories, novellas, and novels—all 200 pages or less—that we can consume in one sitting.

State of the Reader 2021 Survey Results

Just 8% of respondents felt they were reading less because of the pandemic, 70% of readers find tracking books helps them feel satisfied, and this year reading goals go way beyond a simple number.

'Three That Made Me' w/ Deborah Shapiro

Novelist Deborah Shapiro shares three of her favorite books that have shaped her as a writer and reader.

Three That Made Me w/ Jeff Schroeder

Avid readers are interesting people. And interesting people are avid readers.

Reading Resolutions for 2021

Experiencing a mid-February slump on your reading goals? Rebound with these ideas for reading resolutions.

The Rebus Principle — or — How writing changed the world

How 4000 years ago a group of Canaanite turquoise miners changed human culture forever.

Read a Book: It'll Cure What Ails You

The Reading Cure is available at your local independent book store or library. Ask friends, clerks, or librarians for recommendations before taking the Reading Cure.