News of note for readers: January 19, 2026

Posted on January 19, 2026 at 12:42 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the literary news stories we found Monday, January 19, 2026, and wanted to share.

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Author interview, Awards, Lawsuit, Libraries, Politics

Christmas 2025 reading: The cozy edition

Posted on December 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Enjoy this literary material that captures the classic and cozy Christmas feeling!

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Audiobook, Author interview, Classic literature, Quotes, Short story

Author Q&A: Betta Ferrendelli

Posted on October 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Contemporary fiction and mystery author Betta Ferrendelli's photo and website URL.

Today we're interviewing author Betta Ferrendelli, who writes mysteries and contemporary fiction.

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, Mystery

Author Q&A: Robin O’Connor

Posted on October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Romance, science fiction, and paranormal author Robin O'Connor's website URL, with an image of a shirtless man.

Today we're interviewing author Robin O’Connor, who writes romance, science fiction, and paranormal novels.

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, Romance

Author Q&A: Terry Lynn Thomas

Posted on October 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Romance, legal thriller, and historical fiction author Terry Lynn Thomas's photo and website URL.

Today we're interviewing author Terry Lynn Thomas, who writes cozy Christmas romance, contemporary legal thriller, and historical fiction novels.

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, Historical fiction, Romance, Thriller

Author Q&A: Simon Drayton

Posted on October 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Historical fiction, mystery, and young adult author Simon Drayton's photo and website URL.

Today we're interviewing author Simon Drayton, who writes historical fiction, mystery, and young adult books. 

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, Historical fiction, Mystery, Young adult literature

Author Q&A: Jim Stovall

Posted on October 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Mystery, thriller, and nonfiction author Jim Stovall's photo and website URL.

Today we’re interviewing author Jim Stovall, who writes mystery, thriller, and espionage fiction, plus nonfiction about history, the Civil War, and baseball.

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, Mystery, Nonfiction, Thriller

Author Q&A: Sandra Sookoo

Posted on September 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Regency mystery, romantic suspense, and romance writer Sandra Sookoo's photo and website URL.

Today we’re interviewing author Sandra Sookoo, who writes historical romance, Regency romantic suspense, and Regency mysteries.

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, Historical fiction, Mystery, Romance

Author Q&A: S.A. Kazlo

Posted on September 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Cozy mystery author S.A. Kazlo's photo and website URL

Today we're interviewing author S.A. Kazlo, who writes cozy mysteries.

Categories: Author Interview

Tagged As: Author interview, Mystery

News of note for readers: June 12, 2025

Posted on June 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Catch up quick with the bookish news of the past few days ... or take a deeper dive into each...

Categories: Today in Books

Tagged As: Author interview, Bans and challenges, Book club, Classic literature, Libraries, Movie adaptation, Politics, Pop culture