Melissa Baron

Melissa is the author of TWICE IN A LIFETIME from Alcove Press and represented by Laura Cameron at Transatlantic Agency. She lives in Chicago and works as a technical writer to pay the bills. She is a former English major, and has never met a semicolon she didn’t accidentally abuse in some fashion. In her spare time, she explores Chicago, writes a lot, and hangs out with her fiancé and two cats. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok @melissabaronwrites.

12 New Coloring Books for Kids

The school year has begun, and your kids deserve some new coloring books, including Mermaid Coloring Book. I don't make the rules, that's just how it is.

A Bookish Cross-Country U.S. Road Trip: I-70

Welcome back to our bookish cross-country road trip series! Next up: I-70, from Baltimore to central Utah. Buckle up and let's go!

Is Anybody Out There? 9 Alone in Space Books

Isolation is hard enough on Earth. But what about in space? Enter these harrowing survival tales about being stranded alone in space.

Bookish Cosmetics & Perfumes

Treat yourself to bookish inspired cosmetics and perfumes; literary lip balms, eyeshadows, nail polish, and delicious scents galore!

6 Books on Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy is a huge subject to tackle. We're here to give you some starting points with books on nuclear energy and its future.

A Bookish Cross-Country U.S. Road Trip: I-90

Ready for a road trip? How about a bookish cross country road trip along one of America's longest highways? Let's go!

13 Movie and TV Adaptations of Horror Books and Where to Stream Them

Grab your popcorn and a flashlight! Here are horror movies and TV shows based on books plus where to stream them right now, including The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo.

10 Great Postmodern Picture Books

Give the postmodern baby in your life a great picture book, like The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak.

An Open Apology to the Bookmarks I’ve Lost

My dearest bookmarks, I did not buy you with the intention of losing you, but here we are. And I'm so sorry.

A Guide to Lord of the Rings Special Edition Sets

A new Lord of the Rings edition is coming featuring Tolkien's own artwork. Let's take a look at other gorgeous LOTR editions available.