Kendra Winchester is a Contributing Editor for Book Riot where she writes about audiobooks and disability literature. She is also the Founder of Read Appalachia, which celebrates Appalachian literature and writing. Previously, Kendra co-founded and served as Executive Director for Reading Women, a podcast that gained an international following over its six-season run. In her off hours, you can find her writing on her Substack, Winchester Ave, and posting photos of her Corgis on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester.
Critics Rave About the Adaption of Patrick Radden Keefe’s Say Nothing
A few years ago, I found myself enraptured by Patrick Radden Keefe’s Say Nothing, a look into The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Much of the book focuses around I.R.A. terrorist Delours Price, who was one of the major figures in a London bombing. The adaptation centers around her story. In reviews for the show, critics have said it’s “All the more powerful for its moral and political ambiguity, Say Nothing is a haunting depiction of The Troubles.”
Costco to Keep Book Sections in 100 Outlets Year-Round
Earlier this year, Costco announced that it was getting rid of its book table. Like a lot of book lovers, I was so disappointed. Where would I find affordable box sets of kids’ books for my nieces and nephews? But Costco recently announced that it’s keeping its book table at 100 of its locations. According to Publishers Weekly, many publishers are relieved because “Not only do they have the capability of selling tens-of-thousand copies of a title, but they serve as important places for consumers to discover new titles not typically sold in other stores and which can be difficult to find online.”
Goodreads Announces the 2024 Winners of the Goodreads Choice Awards
The yearly popularity contest that is the Goodreads Choice Awards has been announced. Like Book Riot mentioned in their article earlier this month, the results were…disappointing. The books highlighted were overwhelmingly books by white authors who received large marketing budgets. But in addition to that, I’m disappointed that there are only three nonfiction categories now, Nonfiction, Memoir, and History & Biography. What about science writing? Why are history and biography in the same category? Maybe next year, we’ll see more nonfiction categories, but this year, we’re left a little wanting.
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You can find me over on my substack Winchester Ave, over on Instagram @kdwinchester, on TikTok @kendrawinchester, or on my podcast Read Appalachia. As always, feel free to drop me a line at kendra.d.winchester@gmail.com. For even MORE bookish content, you can find my articles over on Book Riot.
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