December 31, 2017

6 Inspiring Books From Liv Constantine

Lynne and Valerie Constantine, authors of our December ’17 Book Pick, “The Last Mrs. Parrish”, recommend some books to get you reading and writing.

Story By: Liv Constantine

6 Inspiring Books From Liv Constantine

Lynne and Valerie Constantine, authors of our December ’17 Book Pick, “The Last Mrs. Parrish”, recommend some books to get you reading and writing. Story By: Liv Constantine

Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

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Horowitz, who has written extensively for TV, film, YA and was entrusted with one James Bond book and two Sherlock Holmes titles with the blessing of the Arthur Conan Doyle and Ian Fleming estates, releases his first adult mystery. A murder mystery within a murder mystery, it’s the kind of book you can lose yourself in.

The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maass

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A writer’s guide from a literary agent who is also the author of 16 novels –  recommended to me at a writing conference.

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

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An old favorite for inspiration. It’s a wonderful guide to identifying things that hold us back and then moving beyond them.

 

Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak

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This debut novel from journalist and author Hornak tells the story of a family forced into quarantine for seven days over the Christmas holiday as secrets and surprises come to light.

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

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Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, this book will empower and entertain everyone who reads it. A book about the language of writing from one of its masters.

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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A powerful story of love, race and identity, Adichie’s writing is witty, filled with satire, and looks through an honest and often unsettling lens at racial prejudice and discrimination.

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