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

The Best Books We Read in 2022 (That Weren’t Published in 2022)

New 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

If 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

If 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

The world of gymnastics is high stakes and competitive, which lends itself to dramatic stories.

8 High-Stakes YA Novels Set in the Ballet World

Love 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

If 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

How 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

It'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

You'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.

Current Bookish Trends, as Observed by a Very Online Bookseller

As in all areas of culture, book trends come and go. Whether it's genre or cover trends, here are a few current ones.