12 Authors You Should Ask For This ChristmasHey there Reader, It's December, which means it's time to get out and buy books for those we love, but it's also the time when people buying for us ask what books we want for Christmas (feel free to ask me anytime!). Here are 12 Oklahoma authors you can ask for this Christmas to help build that LOKal TBR! I've provided a link to one of my favorite of their books and links to their sites so you can check out all of their great work.
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Big Things Are Coming! Hey there Reader, Somehow we've made it to November! First of all, thank you for helping us celebrate our 4th birthday October - it was a great month of conversations and a time to look back at where we've been. But now it's time to look ahead! Over the next month or so, we're rolling out some stuff we're really excited about and hope you will be too! You've been seeing this new Read LOKal logo across our social media. This new brand represents the heart of the Bookcast...
It's Spooky Season Again, Bookcasters! Hey there Reader, It's October and that means it's time for one of my favorite Bookcast traditions! I asked all of our past guests to send their recommendations for your Spooky Season TBR list and they did not disappoint! Here are 50 books for you to check out - hard core horror, suspense, classics, children's books, and more. There's a link at the bottom of the list where you can find and purchase all of these titles. Remember - these are scary books,...
Books About Great Oklahomans Hey there Reader, Welcome to September! Our interview this month is from an author with a fantastic book about Henry Starr - a famous bank robber turned actor from Oklahoma. In honor of this conversation, we're celebrating great biographies of Oklahomans. Grab a couple of these to find out more about the incredible history of Oklahoma. What other books would you add to this list? Let me know on social media - @okiebookcast. Don't Let Them Bury My Story: The Oldest...