Melissa lives in Chicago, and works as a technical writer and freelance copywriter. She is a former English major and graduate of the Denver Publishing Institute, and has never met a semicolon she didn’t accidentally abuse in some fashion because she loves them a little too much. In her spare time, she explores Chicago, writes fiction, goes on literary-themed road trips, and hangs out with her cat, Denali. Twitter: @MelissaBaron4 Blog: https://melissabaron.net/
We love wine. But how much do we really know about it? These books about wine will teach you to taste, order, and discuss it like the fancypants you are.
Winter's leaving soon, we're pretty sure (if the rumors are true). In the meantime, get yourself into a spring mindset with these lovely spring poems.
Is running your book club getting stressful? Want to start one but it's too daunting? Here are 5 free book club apps to make managing your club a breeze.
You read articles on literary tourism all the time, because literary vacations are A+. Here's how this reader embarked on a 3-day literary tour of London.
You know the ones. The books you reread over and over, underline quotes, can't get enough of because the writing is so beautiful. Here's a whole list of books with gorgeous writing to add to your pile.
Ray Bradbury tackled some heavy issues in his novels, but his love for humanity shone through it all. Here are some of the most inspiring book and interview quotes we could find.
Shakespeare had the right idea with performing these plays, didn't he? This reader examines what she learned when she started seeing the plays performed instead of reading them.
Great books told in unusual and unconventional formats.
Cozy up with these short, creepy tales of horror by some amazing modern horror writers. Did we mention these short horror stories are free to read right now?
Need a laugh? Come on in and read 10 funny book dedications, covering everything from Brazilian waxes to dads who don't read fiction.