Boston is one of my favorite cities in the U.S., and no visit is complete without stopping at an independent bookstore. From cozy cafés and neighborhood gems to bookstores that give back to the community, here are the four shops I always recommend to fellow book lovers.
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My End-of-Summer TBR: 6 Books I Can’t Wait to Read
Normally I build a new TBR every month, but this year I’m trying something different. Here are the six books I’m most excited to read as summer winds down—from messy contemporary fiction and British thrillers to magical realism and a legendary pirate queen.
An Ode to Dungeon Crawler Carl: Why Everyone Should Read This Series
If you’ve heard people raving about Dungeon Crawler Carl and wondered whether it’s actually worth reading, the answer is yes—and I’m prepared to spend several hundred words convincing you. Here’s why Matt Dinniman’s wildly entertaining LitRPG series became one of my all-time favorites (plus my ranking of every book).
9 Coastal Northeast Summer Books That Feel Like Vacation
From Nantucket weddings and Maine beach houses to Hamptons mansions and New York summers, these books capture everything I love about a coastal Northeast summer. If you’re craving seafood, salty air, family drama, and charming seaside towns, this list is for you.
Recent Book-to-Film Adaptations I Actually Liked
I don’t even watch movies…which makes it all the more surprising that these recent book-to-screen adaptations completely won me over. If you’re wondering which ones are actually worth watching, I’ve got a few recommendations.
Hello and Welcome (Back)!
Hi, I’m Delaney—a long-time reader, first-time author, and enthusiastic recommender of books that will probably take over your life. Welcome (back) to Sequels & Scribbles, where we’ll be talking books, writing, and everything in between.
My Favorite Audiobooks
On a more positive note from my last post (sometimes, we just need to let the rage out, you know?), I wanted to chat about my favorite audiobooks today! Audiobooks have really been having their moment recently, mostly because they enable us to consume content (a story) and entertain ourselves while doing something like runningContinue reading “My Favorite Audiobooks”
My Least Favorite Literary Characters
In some books, there are characters that make me so utterly infuriated that I want to scream every time their name appears on the page. Half of the time, they’re not even villainous characters, just ones who repulse me on a fundamental level because of their personalities. Much like our lord and savior, Mr. FitzwilliamContinue reading “My Least Favorite Literary Characters”
You Should Get a Library Card
I’m obsessed with my library card, and I’m proud of it. I keep a copy on my key ring at all times and the main card in my bedside table. The Libby app is one of my favorites. I’ve been known to gasp with joy when one of my requested eBooks comes off hold atContinue reading “You Should Get a Library Card”
Ranking Books in a Series: ACOTAR
It only feels right that the first series I’m ranking is A Court of Thorns and Roses. This is a series that shot reading back into popularity during the pandemic, and I feel like it has a resurgence about once a year when more people suddenly discover it. I read these books as it cameContinue reading “Ranking Books in a Series: ACOTAR”
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