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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Sunday Sundries 100: September TBR Hopefuls, Favorite Body Wash & 3 Great TV Recs
Welcome to Sunday Sundries, the antidote to—or at least a distraction from—your Sunday Scaries.
Hi friends,
Today marks the 100th installment of Sunday Sundries. Wow!
Looking back, I’m impressed by the gall of past-me, who put three dig...
YOUR Thoughts on 2026’s Book of the Summer
Hi Book Pals,
While the end of summer remains hotly debated across the internet, I’d argue that the summer publishing season ends August 31. So, last Sunday, I sent out a poll asking YOU what our 2026 Book of the Summer is.
And it turns o...
Writer's Log 005: Summer Slump
I'm taking you along as I write Book 3
ICYMI: I’m attempting to document the entire process of writing my third novel, from blank page to (fingers crossed!) eventual publication. That means every breakthrough, confidence wobble, and craft...
Sunday Sundries 099: Calling All Mahjong Lovers, Book of the Summer Poll & Sézane’s Fall Reboot
Welcome to Sunday Sundries, the antidote to—or at least a distraction from—your Sunday Scaries.
Hi friends,
I spent the first half of this week in San Diego—well, Carlsbad, technically—on a girls’ trip that we’ve done two years running. I...
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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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