Past Issues
Mar 2021
Beyond the Flap — Women’s History: Modern Women Writing Their Own
Feb 2021
Readers Write — How Do You Organize Your Bookshelves?
Jan 2021
Feature — J. Elle: Black Child, You Are Magic
Dec 2020
Turn the Page — How Green Is Your Book?
Nov 2020
Beyond the Flap — Indie Bookstores: Pandemic Adds Plot Twist to Comeback Story
Oct 2020
Community Connection — Tell Me A Story: Conroy Center Nurtures Writers and Writing
Sept 2020
Shared Experience — Sydney’s Book Club: Books, Smiles, and Love of Reading
Aug 2020
Readers Write — Unreal Estate: Readers Share Favorite Literary Locations
July 2020
Feature — Medina Children’s Library: New Stories in Ancient Fez
June 2020
Turn the Page — Racism: Can Books Help Write the Next Chapter?
May 2020
Subscriber Exclusive — Time at Home: A Chance to Cultivate New Reading Habits
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April 2020
Shared Experience — Once Upon a Deployment: Recorded Stories Connect Military Families
March 2020
Beyond the Flap — Mindful Writing: Creating a Lifeline with Words
February 2020
Readers Write — Eye-Opening Books for 2020
January 2020
Feature — Live the Obligation: Stories Create Healing Connections for Survivors
December 2019
Turn the Page — She Writes: Elevating Women’s Voices
November 2019
Shared Experience — Seasons of Support: Helping Military-Connected Students Thrive
October 2019
Community Connection — Browning Library Counts the Ways to Welcome Visitors
September 2019
Readers Write — Do You Reread Favorite Books?
August 2019
Beyond the Flap — Greg Howard: Messages of Hope
July 2019
Shared Experience — BookCon 2019: Authors Inspire Readers & Writers
June 2019
Feature — Power and Progress: Diverse Stories, Authentic Voices
May 2019
Community Connection — Curated Words Inspire Military Family Museum Exhibits
April 2019
Subscriber Exclusive — Eileen and Jerry Spinelli: Writing for a Living and a Lifetime Together (Subscribe to read this article and other exclusive content.)
March 2019
Readers Write — Literary Podcasts Connect Readers, Writers, and Books
February 2019
Beyond the Flap — Jocelyn Green: Digging Deep for Historical Fiction Gems
January 2019
Feature / Writeaway — JT Blatty: A New Chapter
December 2018
Turn the Page — 2019 Writing Conferences, Workshops, Retreats
November 2018
Shared Experience — Publishers Consider Author Marketing Vital to a Book’s Success
Writeaway — 2018 Tuscany Writeaway Coverage
October 2018
Community Connection / Writeaway — Preparing for a Writing Workshop
September 2018
Readers Write — Preferred Format: Ebook, Audiobook, or Print?
Writeaway — Six Talented Military-Connected Women Writers
August 2018
Shared Experience — Books Put Athletes, Coaches, Parents on the Same Page
July 2018
Feature — Never Forget: Artist Paul Dillon’s Passion to Preserve POW-MIA Stories
Writeaway — Creating a Writers’ Workshop: An Evolved Model
June 2018
Beyond the Flap — Bryan Bliss: Redemption on Death Row
Writeaway — Writeaways Workshop Leaders Mimi Herman and John Yewell
May 2018
Turn the Page — How Do Your Stories Grow? Kimberly Willis Holt’s Writing Process
Writeaway — Writeaways Workshops: A Journey to Intimacy
April 2018
Readers Write — Favorite Books to Read With Young Children
Writeaway — Tuscany Writeaway Scholarship
March 2018
Community Connection — Strive Publishing: Growing Community Uplifts African-American Stories & Dreams
February 2018
Shared Experience — The CEO Book Club: Why and What They Read
January 2018
Feature — Newbery-Winning Storyteller Kelly Barnhill Writes to Be Read Out Loud
December 2017
Beyond the Flap — In the Artist’s Studio With John Parra
November 2017
Turn the Page — Writing Contests Help Writers, Agents, Editors Find One Another
October 2017
Subscriber Exclusive — After the Storm: Houston Bookstore Comforts Neighbors in Harvey’s Aftermath (Subscribe to read this article and other exclusive content.)
September 2017
Community Connection — Barbershop Books: Growing Boys Who Read
August 2017
Readers Write — Reading to Reduce Stress
July 2017
Shared Experience — Mudgy and Millie Lay Strong Foundation in Coeur d’Alene
June 2017
Turn the Page — Pitch Conferences: Shaping Writers for Publication
May 2017
Feature — Corie Weathers: Honoring Sacred Spaces in Marriage
April 2017
Beyond the Flap — Beach Reads: Mary Alice Monroe Intertwines Storytelling & Nature
March 2017
Readers Write — Favorite Quotes From Books
February 2017
Community Connection — Present Meets Past at Historic Timrod Library
January 2017
Shared Experience — Collaboration: Key for Musician Authors
December 2016
Feature — Readership of One: Wisdom Books Share Words of Love
November 2016
Beyond the Flap — Books & Babies: Sally Hepworth on Writing & Motherhood
October 2016
Subscriber Exclusive — Marly Cornell: Inspired by Inspiring People
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September 2016
Community Connection — Muir’s Words Continue to Inspire Love of Nature
August 2016
Shared Experience — Colleges Gift Book to High School Leaders
July 2016
Readers Write — Reading Outside Your Comfort Zone
June 2016
Turn the Page — BookExpo America 2016 Photoblog
May 2016
Beyond the Flap — Gwenda Bond’s Teenage Lois Lane Empowers Girl Heroes
April 2016
Turn the Page — Book Fairs Around the World Gather Millions of Books & Readers
March 2016
Feature — Nancie Atwell: The World’s Best English Teacher
February 2016
Readers Write — What Would You Choose to Read in School? (What Teens Want to Read)
January 2016
Turn the Page — Gallagher: Turning “Fake Reading” Students into Book Lovers
December 2015
Community Connection — Faith to Forgiveness: Sara Horn’s Authenticity
November 2015
Beyond the Flap — Nina Victor Crittenden: Painting With Love of Art & Animals
October 2015
Shared Experience — Book Review Blog Connects Military Spouses & Writers
September 2015
Readers Write — Favorite Summer Reads 2015
August 2015
Turn the Page — TOP SECRET: Books/Hidden Library Key to Spy Museum
July 2015
Community Connection — Sehgals: Planting Seeds for Change
June 2015
Shared Experience — Armin Brott: Father of Fatherhood Movement
May 2015
Feature — Creating Community Through Stories Around the Table
Beyond the Flap — Tim Hoppey: Hero Inspired by Kids’ Courage
Readers Write — Books Make a Difference Reader Survey
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March/April 2015
Feature — Guide Dog Helps Holocaust Survivor Share Story
Beyond the Flap — Terri Barnes: Messages From Military Life
Community Connection — The Power of Writing to Right History
Shared Experience — Laura Bates: The Bard Is Still Saving Lives
Turn the Page — Mr. Schu Finds “Forever Books” for Kids
Readers Write — Lasting Poetry
January/February 2015
Feature — Andrea Davis Pinkney: Messenger of Hope
Beyond the Flap — James Patterson: Generous Collaborator Promotes Reading
Community Connection — Children’s Book Honors Friendship Nine
Shared Experience — Dedicated Readers Help Crime Novelist Give Back
Turn the Page — Writing Conferences for Every Season
Readers Write — Your 2015 New Year’s Book List
November/December 2014
Feature — Mni Sota Makoce: A New History of Dakota Land
Beyond the Flap — Judy Davis: Military Life Right Side Up
Community Connection — Books On Wings Helps Kids Take Flight
Shared Experience — Create Good Memories with Holiday Baking
Turn the Page — 13th NaNoWriMo For Sujin Headrick
Readers Write — Books In Holiday Traditions
September/October 2014
Feature — Laura Sobiech: Flying a Little Higher for Zach
Beyond the Flap — Steve Malk: Lit Agent, Advocate, Champion
Community Connection — A Home for American War Letters
Shared Experience — Homeschool Book Clubs Customize Experience
Turn the Page — Online Classes Enable First-Time Writers
Readers Write — Movies-to-Books Experience
July/August 2014
Feature — Lois Lowry: The Giver’s Haunting Resonance
Beyond the Flap — Terri Peterson Smith: Book-Lover Getaways
Community Connection — Comic Books Cultivate Uncommon Community
Shared Experience — Star Story Keeps Military Families Close
Turn the Page — Inspire Kids to Love Summer Reading
Readers Write — Compelling Parent Figures in Literature
May/June 2014
Feature — Tim O’Brien: Master Storytelling Dad
Beyond the Flap — Julia Dinsmore: Poetically Bridging Class Divides
Community Connection — Small Groups Inspire Catholic Evangelists
Shared Experience — Story & Art Walk Margins of Bipolar
Turn the Page — Parent Hop: Books to Raise a Family
Readers Write — Who Would You Invite to Dinner?
March/April 2014
Feature — Briley Rossiter: 12-Year-Old Author Shares Voice & Feet
Beyond the Flap — Jill Biden: The Power of a Story
Community Connection — Gathering for Faulkner, Words & Music
Shared Experience — Homeless Readers at Home in Book Club
Turn the Page — Teen Bloggers Influence Readers Globally
Readers Write — New Storylines or Genres for Favorite Authors
January/February 2014
Feature — Kerry Goulder: Sewing Lasting Stories to Share
Beyond the Flap — Gary Mazzone: Matchmaking Books & Bulk Buyers
Community Connection — Changing the Life of a Bushman in Botswana
Shared Experience — Society Connects Centuries of Jane Austen
Turn the Page — Kids Get a Jump On Self-Publishing
Readers Write — What Are Octogenarians and Nonagenarians Reading?
November/December 2013
Feature — Trees of Hope for Military Families
Beyond the Flap — Nancy Saltzman: A Radical Survivor
Community Connection — Habitat Book Club Opens Eyes, Hearts
Shared Experience — Theta Book Club Reconnects Sisters
Turn the Page — Online Books Page Links Millions of Books
Readers Write — What Favorite Childhood Books Made a Difference For You?
September/October 2013
Feature — Will Schwalbe: The End of Your Life Book Club
Beyond the Flap — Scarlet Helps Kids Learn About Hospice
Community Connection — Sharing Books in a Little Free Library
Shared Experience — Common Book Connects College Freshmen
Turn the Page — Goodreads: Find Next Read Among Friends
Readers Write — How Does Your Book Club Choose Books to Read?
July/August 2013
Feature — Lucia Graves: Living Life in Translation
Beyond the Flap — Hightower & Scherer: Military Spouse Journey
Community Connection — Literacy & Hope: Hearts for Preloved Books
Shared Experience — Books on a Rock: Postcards from Camp
Turn the Page — “Like a Dad” Voted Best Dad Read
Readers Write — Summer Reading with Friends & Lovers
May/June 2013
Feature — Small & Stewart: Books, Forgiveness Key to Journey
Beyond the Flap — Deborah Tainsh: Writing Through Grief
Community Connection — Open Book: Creating A Literary Arts Community
Shared Experience — The Romantic Tale of Coffee & Books
Turn the Page — Mom Blogs: Writing in the Weeds
Readers Write May — What Book Has Saved You? Pay It Forward.
Readers Write June — Best of What Dads Are Reading 2013
March/April 2013
Feature — Susan Maushart: Living Deliberately by Unplugging
Beyond the Flap — Nancy Polette: Catching Readers for 70 Years
Community Connection — One City, One Book: Creating Conversation
Shared Experience — Sharing Stories: The New Recorded Ever After
Turn the Page — YALSA: Connecting Libraries and Teens
Readers Write — Where is Your Favorite Place to Read or Write?
January/February 2013
Feature — Aron Ralston: Inspired Between a Rock & a Hard Place
Beyond the Flap — Mike Yorkey: Voicing Eric LeGrand’s Story
Community Connection — Books Vital to Yellow Ribbon Program
Shared Experience — Ebooks & Apps Chart New Course
Turn the Page — Cozy Reads No Matter the Weather
Readers Write — What Makes a Book Worth Reading?
November/December 2012
Feature — The Heart of an Artist: Lori McElrath-Eslick
Beyond the Flap — Jeff Kinney: More Than a Wimpy Kid
Community Connection — RIF Gives Kids a Book of Their Own
Shared Experience — Business Pros Plug In to 12 Books Group
Turn the Page — Risko & Mutter Key to Shelf Awareness
Readers Write — Should Parents Read What Their Teens Are Reading?
Congrats to Julia Gersen of Longfellow Books, who won this beautiful original plein air sunflower painting by Lori McElrath-Eslick in our December 2012 drawing. Be sure to subscribe to be entered in future drawings.
