Book Club Recap: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is a book that lives up to its hype. Incredibly well-written and immersive, it takes us into a gaming world that might not be familiar, but exploring the type of relationships—friendship, love—we all know intimately.
Book Club Recap: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Matt Haig’s high-concept novel, The Midnight Library, turned out to be a valuable Book Club pick: one that ignited quite a discussion. From characterization, the scientific background, and stakes, we thoroughly dissected this bestseller—and come to some interesting conclusions.
Book Club Recap: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Transcendent Kingdom is a tough book to analyze. But we did our best to distill how the author used POV, fragmented narrative, and multiple social themes to deliver a story about an immigrant family worth remembering.
Book Club Recap: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
By far the most ambitiously executed novel we’ve read so far in our Book Club was a great way to wrap up this year. So many things to learn from this fantastic author!
Book Club Recap: The Sight of You by Holly Miller
This high-concept love story made for a cozy read that taught us a lot about writing rules and breaking them—sometimes by setting an example, and sometimes by teaching us what not to do.
Genre Guide: Women’s Fiction, Upmarket, Romance, Literary…?
Knowing your genre is essential—both before, during, and after writing your novel. This short guide will help you better understand genres and different ways in which novels can be categorized.