News of note for readers: April 23, 2026

Posted on April 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the literary news stories we found Thursday, April 23, 2026, and wanted to share.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Bookstore, Obituary, Pop culture, Reading

Craft and process tips for authors: April 23, 2026

Posted on April 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here's the best craft and process advice for writers that we came across Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Characters, Middle-grade fiction, Motivational, Setting, Writer's block / writing prompts, Writing advice

Independent press bestsellers: April 23, 2026

Posted on April 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the ten bestselling fiction and nonfiction books from independent presses as sold by independent bookstores for the week ending April 19, 2026.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Bestsellers, Book lists, Bookstore

News of note for readers: April 22, 2026

Posted on April 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the literary news stories we found Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and wanted to share.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Excerpt, Graphic novel / comics, Horror, Nonfiction, Obituary

Top tips for authors: April 22, 2026

Posted on April 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here's the best advice for writers on craft, marketing, and business topics that we came across Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Cover design, Memoir, Writer's block / writing prompts, Writing advice

Author Q&A: Tessa Silver

Posted on April 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Today we're interviewing author Tessa Silver, who writes magical cozy mysteries.

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, Mystery

News of note for readers: April 21, 2026

Posted on April 21, 2026 at 3:28 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the literary news stories we found Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and wanted to share.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Audiobook, Bookstore, Fantasy, Literature in translation, Memorabilia, Poetry, Pop culture, Romance, TV adaptation, Young adult literature

Craft and process tips for authors: April 21, 2026

Posted on April 21, 2026 at 12:09 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here's the best craft and process advice for writers that we came across Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Characters, Motivational, Writer's block / writing prompts, Writing advice

Literary adaptations: April 21, 2026

Posted on April 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are some stories about literary adaptations that we found Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and wanted to share.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Graphic novel / comics, Movie adaptation, Pop culture, TV adaptation

Bookshop.org bestsellers: April 20, 2026

Posted on April 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the ten bestselling books from last week at Bookshop.org, a website that enables shoppers to purchase books online and send the proceeds to an independent bookstore.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Bestsellers, Book lists, Bookstore