LH Johnson

LH reads, writes and researches children’s books. She's also a librarian, blogger, and makes pretty amazing chocolate brownies. Cake and books, what’s not to love?

5 Books Written by AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL Alumni

Calm down, take a break, and eat a cookie as you peruse this list of five books written by ANTM alumni. (We love you Janice Dickinson)

The Bookish Acronyms That We Don’t Have (But Really Need)

It's time to add a few new bookish acronyms to the internet. How about TTFLTWTL, STTSQ and HPR for starters?

The Author Royal Rumble

Thomas Hardy looks up."What rhymes with spandex?" Virginia Woolf appears suddenly from under the ring. She climbs in, to stand behind Thomas. "Me," she says, and she pushes him over the top rope.

I’m an Accidental Collector of Vintage Cookbooks

I'm a collector of school books and I'm quite happy with that.

An Introduction to British Boarding School Stories

From petticoats to patronuses, the British boarding school story has it all. Here's a guide on where to begin and what to look out for.

5 Children’s Books about Refugees

It's hard to understand the world as an adult. It's even harder as a child. These five children's books talk about refugees - and start to get everything to make sense.

How to Manage Your Reading Life as a Grad Student (When All You Want to Do is Sleep)

"Yes Virginia, you can keep reading whilst studying for a postgraduate degree." Trust us, it is possible. You just need to follow a few key steps...

Children’s and Young Adult Books to Help You Find Your Strength

Growing up is hard. Growing up well is even harder. Here's a handful of books that might make that journey a little bit easier.

10 Cookbooks Inspired By Children’s Books

Here are 10 delicious cookbooks inspired by classic and contemporary children's books like ANNE OF GREEN GABLES and PADDINGTON.

These Are A Few Of My Literary Favorite Things

One reader one some of the best things about books, reading, and literature.