Tracy Shapley Towley
Tracy is a freelance copywriter, all-around ne’er do well, very-adult graduate of the University of Iowa, and occasional waterer of plants. Her hobbies include writing fiction, reading fiction, mixing together various flavors of soup, and typing letters to her friends on an old red typewriter that doesn't have a working period so all sentences must end in questions marks or exclamation points? She has read every Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and has a lot of thoughts on them. Her old Iowa farmhouse is shared by her husband Sean, a pair of cats, a pair of dogs, and the ghost of Kurt Vonnegut.
The Big List of 25+ of the Best Craft Books
November 25, 2022Ready to get crafting?! From sewing to quilting, find the best craft books to fuel your next hobby or at-home crafting adventures.
Deja Brew: Even More Books About Coffee
November 22, 2022Check out ten books about coffee to learn about the history, politics, and craft that go into your favorite brew.
10 Non-Book Subscription Boxes That Often Include Books
October 28, 2022Here are some cool subscription boxes that are not specifically bookish but do indeed occasionally include books.
8 Books Like ATOMIC HABITS to Supersize Your Habit-Making Powers
October 26, 2022Find books like Atomic Habits that will help get you motivated, organized, and on track to live your most productive life.
Cookbook Showdown: The Best Tomato Soup Recipes, Tested
September 27, 2022I put four cookbooks to the test to see which one can make the best tomato soup. Here are the results.
How Community Food Pantries Can Support Readers and Create New Ones
September 1, 2022Food insecurity and low literacy overlap in countless ways, which make community food pantries the perfect place to promote books and reading.
Check Out These Bookish Beach Towels to Keep Your Beach Reads Dry
August 26, 2022Whether you plan more time in the sand or are preparing for parks, picnics, and bonfires, these bookish beach towels are a must.
Bookish Tissue Box Covers: Cultivate the Ultimate Bookish Home with These Niche Objects
August 17, 2022From typewriter-shaped to couch-shaped, these bookish tissue holders will help keep your sniffles in order.
The Best Types of Books to Have on Your Online Dating Profile
August 10, 2022Dating profile looking a little dry? Trying to load up on dates? Make the perfect thirst-trap of a profile with these kinds of books!
5 Things You Didn’t Know About James Baldwin
August 2, 2022While there's been a lot written about James Baldwin, many interesting details of his life and career remain unknown by the general public.