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The Traditional Dash Towards the Year's End Begins Now
While September is the Traditional Start of Fall, October is the Beginning of the Mad Dash Towards New Years, Which Brings Stress All Its Own
"London Rules" by Mick Herron
As Terrorist Attacks and Populist Politics Rock British Society, The Slow Horses Have an Opportunity to Save the Day...Or Prove Why They Belong in Slough
Writing Books Should Be More About Purpose than Profit
With AI Making it Easier to Generate Books with the Push of a Button, It's Worth Considering How the Ability to Do Great Work Adds Meaning to One's Life
Feel Good Friday: Bistro Romano
How an Italian Restaurant Known as One of the Most Romantic Places in Philadelphia Leans into Experiences to Help Sustain Its Growth
"The Hod King" by Josiah Bancroft
The Third Installment of the Books of Babel Sees a Reunion Between Senlin and Marya, But Will It Be a Disappointment? Plus: a Brewing Civil War
Feel Good Friday: Ida's Cafe, Lancaster PA
A Family-Owned Cafe in Lancaster Leaned Into a Love of Cooking, the Connection that Inspired It, and Community to Create a Compelling Brand
"The Bullet That Missed" by Richard Osman
The Third Installment of The Thursday Murder Club Series Expands on the World of Coopers Chase In a Way That Feels Comforting
Labor Day, The Start of the School Year, and The Uncertainty That Comes With It
Labor Day May Mark the Unofficial End of Summer and the Start of the School Year, But It's Also An Opportunity to Reflect
Feel Good Friday: Rough Draft Bar and Books
A Bookstore That's Found an Innovative Approach to Customer Engagement Without Expanding the Collection of Titles It Has to Shelve
"The Arm of The Sphinx" by Josiah Bancroft
The Second Installment Offers a More Diverse Cast of Perspectives on Babel, and Senlin Finds He May Have More To Worry About In Addition to Recovering Marya
Feel Good Friday: Black Seal Seafood Grille
A Casual Restaurant with a Nautical Theme that Stays Afloat By Celebrating History While Still Remaining Relevant For the Modern Era
"The Man Who Died Twice" by Richard Osman
A Not-So-Mysterious Connection from Elizabeth's Past Offers a New Case for the Thursday Murder Club, and the Chance to Find a Fortune
Why Good Business Advice Can Be Challenging to Spot
There Are So Many Different Models, Forums, and Influencers Pushing Their Own Views of Business Solutions, So How Do You Tell Them Apart?
"It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis
A Political Satire Where FDR is Unseated by a Populist Leader, Who Immediately Begins to Show How the U.S. Isn't Immune to Fascism
Feel Good Friday: The Griswold Inn
When an Inn Has Been Around Longer Than the United States, It Has to Get a Little Creative with How It Attracts New Customers, But This One Has Found a Way
"The Voyage of the Basilisk" by Marie Brennan
An Expansion of the Lady Trent Series that Forces Isabella Camherst to Confront New Possibilities about Dragons...and Herself
The Value of Traveling: Shifting Perspectives and a Moment to Breathe
Travel is Often Hailed as the Primary Goal of Youth, Regardless of the Expense It Brings, But It's Not the Only Way to Gain a Little Perspective
Feel Good Friday: Jerry's Bar
How a Pub with a History of Serving the Working-Class Became a Gastropub without Sacrificing its Historical Roots to Serve the Community
"Senlin Ascends" by Josiah Bancroft
A Book Offering Incredible World Building, Evocative Characterization, and a Blend of Fantasy, Adventure, and Airships
Feel Good Friday: Blue Bee Cafe, Delphi, NY
A Cafe That Offers Jumbo Cups of Coffee, "Hickster" Fare Made with Locally Sourced Ingredients...and a Lesson in How Pivoting Leads to Community