Book Lists

It’s Middle-Grade March! And that means the theme picked itself for this month’s “5 Best Book Recommendations” for Brilliant Writers 😉 Here’s a secret: Although Middle-Grade books are technically written for middle-grade readers (ages 11–13, approximately), they are excellent study tools for writers of all ages. Why? Middle-Grade readers generally have lower reading levels than …

5 Best FUNNY Middle-Grade Books: The March Brilliant Book List Read More »

Every once in a while, I like to review books and article read/written in the past. That’s how I unearthed this old gem: The Ultimate Biblical Fiction Booklist: 222+ Novels Listed In Biblical Order So for this month, we’ll be spotlighting five standout novels from the above original list of 222+. The Chronicles of the …

Best Biblical Fiction Novels: The February 2021 Brilliant Book List Read More »

It’s a new year, and a new series of recommended book lists for 2021! This year, instead of rinsing and repeating the old “recommend five random books” idea, I’ve decided to create book recommendations by theme. Starting with January’s theme: Epistolary novels! Also known as, novels that are written as letters from one character to …

Best Epistolary Novels: The January 2021 Brilliant Book List Read More »

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 …

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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 …

Books to End the Old Year: The December Brilliant Reading List (#3 Will Make You a Stronger Debater…) Read More »

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 …

Books to Read With a Pumpkin-Flavored Drink: The November 2020 Brilliant Reading List (#2 Will Probably Horrify You) Read More »

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 …

Books to Keep the BoogeyDudes Away: The October 2020 Brilliant Reading List (#5 Can Be Music to Your Soul) Read 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 …

Books to Stretch Your Mind & Heart: The September Brilliant Reading List (#5 Will Shake You) Read More »