2020 is here and we know that choosing what book to read and dedicate your time to can be a tricky business. So we asked all the publishers, we scoured the news, we talked to the Brookie community, and we
Ryann Bird has long since accepted the limitations of being from the “wrong” side of town. Instead of working toward her dream of venturing to space, she focuses on taking care of her family and being the protector of her
I don’t know about you, but for me, 2019 was a YEAR. From endless political drama south (and north) of the border, to a 16-year-old climate change disruptor who was named Person of the Year, to the Toronto Raptors taking
don’t know about you, but 2019 was a wild year for me. Whether I was working to put together a great lesson for my students, hustling between my part-time jobs, or trying to squeeze in some doctoral work before bed,
With all the hustle and bustle of every day life, it’s hard to find the time to just relax and enjoy. As a kid, pulling up a chair to the kitchen counter, putting on an oversized apron, and helping bake
In 1823, the Swan Sisters, new to town and rather scandalous, are drowned for the crime of witchcraft on the Summer Solstice in the coastal town of Sparrow, Oregon. Now, as legend has it, the three sisters come back each
Just as you should visit a doctor when you’re not feeling physically well, seeing someone when your mental health is suffering is just as necessary. Thankfully, in our self-care culture, the stigma around therapy is slowly fading…Just in time for
It’s 1958 and Ruth Robb just moved from New York City to Atlanta. To fit in, she hides her Jewish faith from her new friends and boyfriend, Davis. Ruth strives to acclimate to her new environment, but her mother doesn’t
A successful work of fiction is one that introduces me to new concepts, ideals, or cultures that inspire me to dig deeper and explore the facts behind the fiction. The Storyteller's Secret by Sejal Badani did precisely that. It has
Known for her poetic and flowery prose, Roshani Chokshi returns to begin a new series with The Gilded Wolves. Our story takes place in 1889 in Paris during the Exposition Universelle, a world’s fair featuring operas, groundbreaking technological creations, and