Claire Handscombe
Claire Handscombe moved from Europe to DC in 2012, ostensibly to study for an MFA in Creative Writing, but actually – let’s be honest – because of an obsession with The West Wing. She is the author of Unscripted, a novel about a young woman with a celebrity crush and a determined plan, and the editor of Walk With Us: How The West Wing Changed Our Lives. She also hosts the Brit Lit Podcast, a fortnightly show of news and views from British books and publishing. Blog: the Brit Lit Blog. Twitter: @BookishClaire
It’s Not Just The Covers: Some Ways in Which the UK and U.S. book worlds differ
January 18, 2023Cultural differences between the UK and the U.S. show up in all kinds of ways in the book world, from different covers to bestsellers.
The Best Books We Read in 2022 (That Weren’t Published in 2022)
December 29, 2022New books aren't the only good books. Here are some our favorite reads of 2022...that weren't published in 2022!
8 Excellent YA Novels for West Wing Fans
November 28, 2022If you've been missing one of the most popular shows ever, here are 8 excellent YA novels for West Wing fans.
’90s-Inspired Literary Gifts
October 17, 2022If you have a nostalgic Gen Xer on your holiday list, these '90s-inspired literary gifts are bound to be a hit.
8 Great Novels to Celebrate National Gymnastics Day
September 16, 2022The world of gymnastics is high stakes and competitive, which lends itself to dramatic stories.
8 High-Stakes YA Novels Set in the Ballet World
August 31, 2022Love ballet? Love YA? We've got some great book recommendations for you with big emotions and big ambition.
10 Great Romance Novels Set in London
August 24, 2022If you love romance and dream of travelling to London, we've got recommendations that'll scratch that itch in book form!
On Loving and Leaving D.C., In Life and In My Reading
August 17, 2022How one writer's reading about Washington DC changed from daydreaming about living there, to her decade in the city, to having to leave it.
8 of the Best Romance Novels out in July
July 4, 2022It's July, and those temperatures are sizzling. And yes, you've guessed it -- so is the chemistry in this month's romance releases, including Knot Again by Kwana Jackson.
How to Start a BookTok
June 23, 2022You've heard a lot about BookTok, and you're ready to dive in. But how exactly do you do that? Never fear, we have a handy guide for you.