Jamie Canaves

Jamie Canavés is the Tailored Book Recommendations coordinator and Unusual Suspects mystery newsletter writer–in case you’re wondering what you do with a Liberal Arts degree. She’s never met a beach she didn’t like, always says yes to dessert, loves ‘80s nostalgia, all forms of entertainment, and can hold a conversation using only gifs. You can definitely talk books with her on Litsy and Goodreads. Depending on social media’s stability maybe also Twitter and Bluesky.

Put Your Name (Or Face) On It: Personalized Bookish Goods

Here are bookish goods that can be personalized or customized — from bookmarks to book organizers and keychains!

13 Book Clubs New September 2023 Picks, From Reese’s Book Club To Mocha Girls Read

What are the book clubs reading this month? Dive into 13 picks for September book clubs and learn how to join the conversation.

Fall Into These 17 New Mystery, Thrillers, True Crime for September 2023

There are so many excellent new mysteries, thrillers, and true crime books out September 2023! Here are 17 of the most exciting new releases, including Perfectly Nice Neighbors by Kia Abdullah.

The Not So Fun Side Of Being A Book’s First Reader

Getting advanced copies of books and audiobooks as a book reviewer is the dream for many readers, but it does have a few downsides.

“AI Will Never Be Good Enough To Replace Real Authors” is the Wrong Conversation

Whether or not AI will ever be as good as a real person isn't the issue; we should be interrogating the real goal of AI use and its impact.

12 Hot Picks By Popular Book Clubs For August 2023

Get to know what all of the book clubs are reading in August, from exciting debuts to new releases from beloved authors.

10 Bookish Jigsaw Puzzles For All Your Audiobook Reading Time

If your fingers are itching to put together a puzzle and you're delighted by bookish things, get into these bookish jigsaw puzzles.

Criminally Hot: 15 New Mystery, Thrillers, & True Crime For August 2023

There's something for every reader in August's new mystery, thriller, and crime releases, from a true crime memoir to historical mysteries including Harlem After Midnight by Louise Hare.

Reading Pathways: Aya de León Should Be On Your Shelves

Here's where to start with Aya de León's catalog of compelling crime novels for all ages that tackle big social issues.

Mood Brightener: Rainbows For Book Lovers

Add some joy and beautiful colors to your life with these bookish goods showing off one of Mother Nature's greatest creations.