Today on LBB! An updated repost, How I Choose Books to Review on My Blog: laurasbooksandblogs.com/how-i-choose... Check it out here, and if you are or know of an indie author looking for a review in one of my preferred genres, feel free to submit a request! #bookreviews #indieauthors #bookblogs

Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Emma Cameron returns with her essay, Writing is a Ten Hat Task. Learn more about her writing process and get some writing tips. Then, enter to win a copy of her middle grade novel, The King's Conservatorium, here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/writing-a-te... #guestpost

Today on LBB! An interview with author Valeriya Salt about her sci-fi novel, Dive Beyond Eternity. Check it out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-au... #authorinterview #indieauthor #scifi #uboat #fiction #bookblog

Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out my review of Home Court, a children's basketball trivia book by C. Behrens, followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a copy here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/home-court-b... #bookreview #authorinterview #bookgiveaway #basketball #kidsbooks #pb

Today on LBB! Growing with a Story: What I Learned in My Journey of Writing One Book for Nearly 20 Years by B.R. Kang. Learn more about the slow burn technique of writing a novel here: laurasbooksandblogs.com/growing-with... #essay #writingtips #writingabook #writers #indieauthors #bookblogs

Today on LBB! I review A Friend for Hope, a picture book by Amie White about a lonely girl whose parents buy her a dog to keep her company. Check it out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/a-friend-for... #bookreview #picturebook #pb #dogbooks #girlheroes #afriendforhope #indieauthor #writers #bookblogs

Today on LBB! An interview with Chester L. Richards about his memoir, The Trek Continues. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-me... #interview #memoir #startrek #writers #indieauthors #bookblogs

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Today on LBB! Looking for picture book recommendations? Here are dozens of picks that each teach a life lesson. Check them out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/childrens-bo... #picturebooks #pb #booklists #bookrecommendations #indiebooks #indieauthors #lifelessons #kidsbooks #illustrations #bookblogs

Today on LBB! An interview with Kevin Barry O'Connor about his novel, The Key to Kells. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-au... #interview #authorinterview #indieauthor #mystery #thriller #thekeytokells #bookblogs

Today on LBB! My first book review of the year! Karen A. Wyle returns to the blog with her horror novel, That The Dead May Rest. Learn more and read my interview with Wyle here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/that-the-dea... #bookreview #authorinterview #horror #zombies #fiction #horror #bookblogs

Today on LBB! Giveaway Alert! Check out my interview with author Sarah Lipman and enter to win a copy of her middle grade novel, Sophia Starr and a Dog to Love here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/an-interview... #interviews #authorinterviews #bookgiveaway #mg #dogbooks #girlheroes #bookblog

Happy New Year's Eve! My latest newsletter is out. Check it out here! mailchi.mp/b0fb13cff646... #newsletter #bookblogs #indieauthors #authorinterviews #essays #bookreviews

Today on LBB! It's a new Whistling Kettle post. I match three of their winter teas with three girl heroes in classic literature. View my pairings, and get 10% off your first order at The Whistling Kettle using code LAURASBOOKSANDBLOGS2025. laurasbooksandblogs.com/whistling-ke... #tea #books

Eight years ago today, I launched Laura's Books and Blogs which grew into a site that never turned away an indie author and was able to showcase them and their work. I invite you to come read some posts, share, and leave a comment with your thoughts! laurasbooksandblogs.com #bloganniversary #blog

Annual call for indie books to review! Please reach out or share with an indie author you know! #indiebooks #indieauthors #indiereviewers #freemarketing #reading #authorswanted #writers #books #bookblogs

Today on LBB! Giveaway alert! Check out my interview with Emma Cameron about her middle grade fantasy novel, The King’s Conservatorium, and enter to win a copy here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-au... #authorinterview #giveaway #bookgiveaway #mg #fantasy #kidheroes #indieauthors #bookblogs

Today on LBB! Let's ditch the modern Christmas traditions and head back to the 1800s with the Ingalls family. Check out my breakdown of each of the Christmas chapters in The Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/celebrating-... #essays #Christmas #classicbooks

Today on LBB! An interview with author Alison Bellringer about her children's book, The Wolf Cub. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/alison-bellr... #interview #authorinterview #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #thewolfcub #bookblogs

Today on LBB! It's my annual list of the top 10 books that I read over the past year. 2025 was a big year for indie books, and I hope you check them out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/my-top-10-bo... #booklist #top10 #bookreviews #indieauthors #bookblogs

Today on LBB! Giveaway alert! Check out my interview with Cassondra Windwalker about her novel, The Gardener's Wife's Mistress, and enter to win a paperback copy of the book here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/cassondra-wi... #interview #authorinterview #giveaway #books #indieauthors #writers #bookblog

Last year, I wrote a post about what it would be like to host a Christmas party for the authors on my bookshelf. Check out what I came up with here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/hosting-holi... #christmas #christmasparty #authors #books #reading #blogposts

Today on LBB! Looking for picture book recommendations? I have dozens of children's books featuring plants and animals that I've reviewed on my blog over the years. Check out the full list and a breakdown of each title here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/childrens-in... #bookrecs #booklists #pb

Today on LBB! Giveaway alert! Check out my interview with Mary Vensel White about her short story collection, Resonant Blue, and enter to win a paperback copy of the book here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/author-mary-... #interview #giveaway #bookgiveaway #shortstories

Today on LBB! It's my annual blog recap. This year, I broke records, featured tons of new authors, and partnered with some great companies to make it another successful year. Read all about it here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/lauras-books... #blogging #essays #blogrecap #bookblogger #indiebooks

Today on LBB! An interview with Sue William Silverman about her book of essays, Selected Misdemeanors. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-es... #interview #authorinterview #indieauthor #essays #selectedmisdemeanors #books #writers #nonfiction #bookblog

Today on LBB! It's Part 2 of my series exploring epistolary books, this time focusing on fiction. Check out my thoughts, and leave your favorite epistolary novel titles in the comments! laurasbooksandblogs.com/lets-explore... #essays #epistolarynovel #storytelling #fiction #novels #bookblogs

Today on LBB! An interview with children's book author Jessica Marie about her picture book, The Mess Monster. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-ch... #authorinterview #picturebook #pb #indieauthor #kidsbooks #themessmonster #cleaning #bookblogs

Today on LBB! I'm discussing epistolary books in part one of my two-part series. This first part deals with nonfiction books. Check out my thoughts, and leave your favorite titles in the comments! laurasbooksandblogs.com/lets-explore... #essays #books #epistolarybooks #nonfiction #bookblogs

Today on LBB! An interview with author Luna Westish about their romance novel, Meet Me at the Ruins. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-lu... #interviews #fiction #romance #indieauthors #meetmeattheruins #bookblogs

Today on LBB! I review Bishop, a supernatural horror novel by Candace Nola with Uncomfortably Dark Horror. Check out my five-star review of the book here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/bishop-canda... #bookreview #fivestarreview #horror #supernatural #Alaska #fiction #indiebooks #indieauthors #bookblogs

Today on LBB! An interview with S.L. Woeppel about her mystery novel, The Butcher and the Liar. Read more about the book and learn about its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-my... #books #interview #authorinterview #indieauthor #mysterybooks #writers #thebutcherandtheliar

Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out my five-star review of Class Action, the latest installment in Gail Ward Olmsted's Miranda Quinn series. Learn more about the book and its author, and enter to win a paperback copy here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/class-action... #bookreview #interview #giveaway

Thanks so much for a record-breaking October on LBB! Check out my site for tons of content from the book and writing world as well as travel posts, list posts, giveaways and more! laurasbooksandblogs.com

Today on LBB! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! I share my love of monsters throughout the years and their influence in pop culture throughout recent years. Check it out here, and let me know your favorite monster in the comments! laurasbooksandblogs.com/celebrating-... #halloween #monsters #universalmonsters

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Today on LBB! I review Lava, a sci-fi graphic novel by EB Roshan. Learn more about the story and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/lava-by-eb-r... #bookreview #interview #indieauthors #graphicnovels #scifi #lava #books #writers

Today on LBB! An Interview with Sci-Fi Middle Grade Author Rachel Dines about her novel, How I Hacked the Moon, about kids who attend a coding school on the moon. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-au... #authorinterview #mg #scifi #books #writers

Today on LBB! I review This is Where We Die, a YA murder mystery by Cindy R.X. He. Check it out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/this-is-wher... #bookreview #YA #murdermystery #thrillerbooks #bookrecs #bookblogs

Today on LBB! An interview with fantasy author @lauramchh.bsky.social. Learn more about her book, Shinbone Lane and her writing process here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/laura-mchale... #interview #authorinterview #fantasybooks #indieauthors #writers #shinbonelane #bookblog

Today on LBB! I share my experiences visiting the VAMPA Museum in Doylestown, PA. Learn more about my visit and the contents of this vampire-themed museum here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/visiting-the... #vampa #museum #travel #history #vampires #vampamuseum #religiousartifacts #paranormal #travelblog

Today on LBB! An interview with fantasy author Melissa K. Magner about her fantasy novel, Of The Sun and Sea. Learn more about the book and its author here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/author-inter... #authorinterview #interview #fantasybooks #indieauthor #ofthesunandsea #writers #bookblog

Today on LBB! Giveaway Alert! Check out my five-star review of The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill, a middle grade novel by Julie Stroebel Barichello followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a copy here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/the-mountain... #bookreview #authorinterview #giveaway

Today on LBB! 7 Movie Endings We're Still Arguing About, a guest post by Ashley from Mr. Book Review. Learn more about her picks here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/7-movie-endi... #guestpost #movies #lists #movieendings #stories #bloggers #bookblogs

Today on LBB! I review At The Ragtag Hotel by Freya Novak and interview the author about her picture book. Check it out here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/at-the-ragta... #bookreview #interview #fivestarbooks #picturebooks #pb #animalbooks #indieauthors #elevator #writers #authorinterview #bookblog

Looking for something to read this fall? Check out these recommended titles from LBB! I have a wide collection of books in multiple genres. You can read reviews of these titles, interviews with the authors, and find links to buy at the link in my bio! #fallbookrecs www.instagram.com/reel/DPG92Nv...

Today on LBB! Giveaway Alert! Check out my interview with author Micah Thorp, and enter to win a copy of his novel, Aegolius Creek, here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/interview-wi... #books #interviews #giveaways #bookgiveaway #novels #writers #indieauthors #bookblog

Today on LBB! Giveaway alert! Check out my five-star review of Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall, a middle grade novel by Kristene Fields followed by an interview with the author, and enter to win a copy here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/moon-pies-an... #bookreview #authorinterview #bookgiveaway

Today on LBB! GIVEAWAY ALERT! Check out "When Chaos Inspires Creativity," a guest post by Hina Nauman, and enter to win a copy of her children's book, Born to be Naughty, here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/when-chaos-i... #guestpost #giveaway #childrensauthor #writers #bookblog #books #bookgiveaway

Today on LBB! I finish up my four-part indie author advice series with advice to feel like a writer from the indie authors I’ve interviewed over the years. Check out their personal experiences and their books here! laurasbooksandblogs.com/to-feel-like... #writingadvice #indieauthors #bookblogs