I recently read three terrific new novels. I’m not sure that they have much in common; they all have contemporary timelines, except one of them […]
Debut Fiction: Toya Wolfe
Today the Matchmakers welcome guest blogger Michele Hirschfeld! Michele writes: Last Summer on State Street, the 2022 debut novel by Toya Wolfe, describes the summer […]
Women’s History Month 2023: Historical Fiction by and about Women
March is Women’s History Month, and the Matchmakers team has created a list of historical fiction titles by women authors, with women as the heroes […]
Science Fiction: Mary Doria Russell
Today the Matchmakers team welcomes guest blogger James Rogers, who leads the Pioneers of Sci-Fi Book Club! James writes: I’m a big fan of Science […]
Black History Month 2023 Reading List: Fiction for Adults
February is Black History Month, and the Matchmakers have put together a list of suggested Adult Fiction reads by Black authors. Celebrate the history and […]
Vintage Cookbooks Drive the Plot: Elinor Lipman and Karma Brown
One way to time-travel is to peruse a vintage cookbook, follow the recipe, whip up some crazy food nobody eats anymore, and eat up the […]
Best Fiction of 2022
December is the month to look back at the year as it’s drawing to a close. I’m thinking about my favorite fiction from this past […]
Graphic Novels for Kids: The Baby-Sitters Club
The Matchmakers team welcomes our newest member, Amanie McGee! Amanie writes: Sometimes, you need to go back and remember your childhood. Those quick and easy […]
Caprice by Coe Booth
Today we welcome a new member of the Matchmakers team, Erika Hogan! Erika writes: A twelve-year old girl finds the words and strength to speak […]
