Spread light ~ Write!
Someone once said that books are like water in the Grand Canyon: You may not always remember every detail of every book you read, but they leave their mark in your life. That is all well and good, as sayings go, but being the stubborn writer that I am, I prefer to remember more of …
Looking for book recommendations? You’ve come to the right place 🙂 I read 100+ books a year, on average, and here I list my top recommendations for avid readers to find their next read, beginning with… The Brilliant Writer Reading List Annual Book Lists 2020 Top Picks After Reading 130+ Books in 2020, These …
Top Nonfiction and Fiction Brilliant Writer Book Picks In an unstable world, one of the most important skills to learn is HOW to learn — to learn well, and quickly. That is why this year, most of my top nonfiction book recommendations have to do with learning. But learning isn’t all. Books can also be a relaxation, …
After Reading 130+ Books in 2020, These Are My Top Picks Read More »
So, 2020 has been…interesting, to say the least. We’ve had global pandemics, violent protests, controversial elections, economic disasters, and more. But we’ve also had quiet angels among us, who have selflessly helped their neighbors, tended the sick, kept on living and caring and being a light to their communities. That’s why, to mimic this mix …
Pumpkin pies (and lattes), Adoption Month, Thanksgiving, National Novel Writing Month…there are so many reasons to be thankful for November 🙂 And here’s another: If you’re looking for some interesting books to gift your book-loving friend for Christmas (you know, the one who almost always has his/her nose in a book and never ventures out of …
It’s the scary month, October! And what with bug zapping and all the hoopla going on, I must admit I haven’t prioritized expanding my nonfiction mental library. So we’re going to try something a little new this time. With National Novel Writing Month just around the corner, this month’s book list will feature fiction more …
Looking for books to stretch your mind and tear at your heartstrings? You’ve come to the right place! This month’s book recommendations strike at both heart and mind, logic and emotion. If you read them thoughtfully, you’ll be a different person afterward. Some of September’s selections include: How the Great Creative People of History became …
Fall is coming, and with it, a potential wave of craziness after a year of already too many unpredictable, crazy events. Which means that now would be a very good time to (you know what’s coming — wait for it…) Take up the good ole’ fashioned art of spelunking. Just in case the World Above gets …
Hi Brilliant Writers! Ready for your monthly book recommendations? Okay, okay. But first, a note: Every month, I send something special to the Brilliant Writers on Brilliant Writer email list (see below), and this month the “something special” is going to be extra special. And only Brilliant Writers will get it. If you’re not already …
It’s been a challenging few months for everyone, but it seems like we are finally seeing the glimmer at the end of the tunnel…maybe? So here’s your usual quintet of recommended books to accompany you as you unfurl your wings and plan your next steps. This month, we have: a book that will help you …