[Opinion] Crafty Cons: Trip the Lit Fantastic with These Summer Reader/writer Conferences  - Local News Matters

Crafty Cons: Trip the Lit fantastic with these summer reader/writer conferences  - Local News Matters

SOMETIMES THE HARDEST DECISION in planning a summer getaway is deciding what books to pack. Beachy romance read? Heart-pounding suspense thriller? Apocalyptic sci-fi fantasy?Who’s to say you have to choose? Many writer organizations hold conferences year-round, bringing together authors and readers for networking and craft. This year, many are observing anniversary milestones, which makes for a grand opportunity to meet celebrated names like Jam…

Summer Reads: 10 New Environmental Memoirs, Novels, and Other Energizing Books • The Revelator

Gather up some of these environmentally focused books for your vacation or staycation and enhance your summer break with restorative and refreshing new perspectives. The post Summer Reads: 10 New Environmental Memoirs, Novels, and Other Energizing Books appeared first on The Revelator.

5 of the Best Nonfiction Beach Reads!

It’s time for summer reading! In my opinion, the best part of this season is the glorious number of nonfiction books just waiting for me to pick them up and start reading. So whether I’m at the pool or hiding from the humid Southern heat in my living room, there is always a new story to explore. Here are a few excellent titles perfect for your summer adventures! Eat, Pray, Prove by Elizabeth Gilbert If “Calgon, take me away” were a book, it woul…