Book recs, book adaptation news, and exploring all things bookish culture. By Becca Freeman, Co-Host of Bad on Paper Podcast and author of BACK WHERE WE STARTED (out 10/13) and THE CHRISTMAS ORPHANS CLUB.
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The Story of This Book
Hi book pals,
I won’t bury the lede: my second novel Back Where We Started is out in the US and Canada today and I would love for you to consider buying a copy and adding it to your TBR pile.
I’ve been talking about this book for years no...
Sunday Sundries 106: Postcard from London & 2 Books Coming Out That AREN’T Mine
Welcome to Sunday Sundries, the antidote to—or at least a distraction from—your Sunday Scaries.
Hello from the train from London to Edinburgh,
Dorothy, we’re not on Amtrak anymore. There’s a complimentary meal served on real plates. The m...
How To Support Your Friendly Neighborhood Author
Hello,
We are officially 6 days. (DAYS!!!) out from the publication of my second novel, Back Where We Started.
I’m currently in London, basically just bopping around before heading up to Edinburgh this weekend for one of my best friends’...
Sunday Sundries 105: October TBR Hopefuls, Free Shipping at Bookshop.org, and a 2026 Fave Book
Welcome to Sunday Sundries, the antidote to—or at least a distraction from—your Sunday Scaries.
Hi friends,
We’re T-9 days from book 2 pub and I’m feeling loopy! I’m giddy and unfocused and have suspected at multiple points over the past...
Book Report Vol. 33
Hi Book Pals,
I’m definitely in the phase of pre-book-launch where I’m losing focus. Admittedly, I’ve done more scrolling than reading lately, but I still managed quite a solid reading month in hindsight. I read my first 2027 book (and a 5...
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Author of The Christmas Orphans Club, Co-host of Bad on Paper podcast, Co-Creator of RomComPods.
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