Writing Barn Book Recs – Page 2

National Picture Book Day is Today!

Posted on March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

By WB Intern Cathy Sheafor It’s National Picture Book Day and time to check out these recent/upcoming Picture Book Releases! National Picture Book Day was first celebrated in 1967. Established by […]

Need a Book? 3 Austin Bookstores to Check Out

Posted on March 5, 2023August 8, 2024

by WB Intern Kate Dowdy A bookstore is a beautiful place. The Writing Barn owes its community to the rich literary life of Austin, and much of that life occurs […]

5 Picture Books to Say I Love You This Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

by WB Intern Macy Lane In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous Sonnet 43, “How Do I Love Thee?”, she counts the many ways she expresses her love. While her passion surpasses […]

8 Mind-Boggling Mysteries To Enjoy

Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

by WB Senior Intern, Deborah Darden In observation of National Puzzle Day being last week, it’s only right to join in the festivities befitting of a bookworm! That’s why we […]

8 Winter Romances Worth Reading!

Posted on December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

by WB Intern, Deborah Darden Winter is a season that holds many wonders. Oftentimes, it’s a season where new love blooms, and sometimes old love is rekindled. We’ve compiled a […]

Book Recommendations Based on Genres

Posted on December 2, 2022

by WB Intern, Gimena Perez “I have no idea what to read!” Be honest, we have all felt this way before. Sometimes you look at the pile of unread books, […]

Amazing Books by Indigenous Authors

Posted on November 12, 2022November 12, 2022

by WB Intern, Deborah Darden Warrior. Healer. These are only two of many words that could be used to describe the Indigenous tribes who first called America home. Their beautiful […]

For King And Country: 10 Books That Embody Patriotism

Posted on September 11, 2022September 11, 2022

by WB Intern Deborah Darden Patriot. There’s no doubt it’s a powerful word. It’s defined as someone who loves and supports his or her own country. The aftermath of September […]

Blind Date With a Book

Posted on August 20, 2022September 2, 2022

by WB Senior Intern Jackie Gonzalez For most people, blind dates can be a hit or miss – they could be fun, or they could be awkward. However, when it […]

The Power of Visual Storytelling

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022

By WB Intern Ben Wengrovitz When you think of a medium for a story what do you think of first? Most people probably think of books or short stories. That’s […]