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
New Bookish Podcasts to Listen to in 2022
January 12, 2022Want some new bookish podcasts in your feed? We've got some new ones hot off the press for 2022 to recommend!
Some of the Best Book Club Gifts for the Holidays
November 23, 2021Candles, wine glasses, cushions and more: we've got great ideas for book club themed gifts for the holidays!
How to Support a Writer Friend During NaNoWriMo
November 8, 2021NaNoWriMo is intense for writers. How can you support a friend who is doing this challenge? Here are some suggestions!
Publishers, Please Stop Trying to Trick Me Into Reading That Book
October 25, 2021Marketing a book as "fun" and "light" without mentioning its darker, sadder sides does nobody any favors.
How I Started My Book Podcast (And You Can Too)
September 17, 2021If you've been wondering how to start a podcast, here are some tips for you as you prepare to launch!
Fascinating Books About the British Royal Family
September 16, 2021Find non-fiction, memoir, and novels inspired by history to read in these books about the royal family in Britain.
8 TikTok Book Challenges and Trends To Join
September 10, 2021Need some inspiration for your BookTok posts? Check out these fun TikTok book challenges to show off your books and give your opinions.
What to Read After GET A LIFE, CHLOE BROWN
August 17, 2021If you love Get A Life, Chloe Brown, you’ll want to read these books next, including Seven Days in June.
Our Favorite Picture Books
August 6, 2021Rioters share some of their favorite children’s picture books, including Fortune Cookie Fortune.
I Found My Way Back to Reading Joy and My Path Was Backlist
By setting aside new books, one reader found their joy again by picking up those forgotten titles from the backlist.
Want to Get Into BookTok? We Have Recommendations!
July 26, 2021Want to get into BookTok? We have BookTok recommendations for some great accounts to follow to join the bookish community on TikTok.
The Books We Weren’t Allowed to Read as Kids (and Why)
June 9, 2021Rioters share the books they weren't allowed to read as kids and why, and whether thy eventually read them anyway (spoiler: yes they did).
8 Great Books for the Littlest Washingtonians
June 7, 2021Know a bebe Washingtonian? Get some picture books about Washington, DC–like Parker Looks Up by Parker Curry and Jaessica Curry, illustrated by Brittany Jackson–into their little hands.
10 Great Books About Washington, D.C.
May 21, 2021Whatever age you are, and whatever you like to read, we've got some recommendations for great books about Washington, DC!
5 Books by D.C. Writers To Watch For in 2021
May 11, 2021Check out some recent and upcoming books by D.C. writers, including A Woman of Intelligence by Karin Tanabe.