# The Book Case I'm a readers' advocate and book coach, making the case for books. Join me for explorations in reading, how-to's and why-nots from coaching, and reminders of the little delights that make life joyful (I'm still optimistic, after all). Page: Feed: --- ## [Skimming the Surface of Summer](https://dinahlaprairie.substack.com/p/skimming-the-surface-of-summer) _2026-07-21_ 3 Small Items of Great Delight Returns | Plus...a new resource if you're ready to write your signature book ## [Canada Day Special! Top 3 Canadian Book Picks from 2 Book Coaches](https://dinahlaprairie.substack.com/p/canada-day-special-top-3-canadian) _2026-06-30 · Dinah Laprairie_ Add some 🍁to your reading list | Book Coach Nicole Bross joins me with her recommendations ## [Before Chapter 1 comes another chapter](https://dinahlaprairie.substack.com/p/before-chapter-1-comes-another-chapter) _2026-06-25 · Dinah Laprairie_ Tomorrow, you can write it ► Live book-planning workshop for nonfiction and memoir ## [How to Write the Book You Always Meant to Write](https://dinahlaprairie.substack.com/p/how-to-write-the-book-you-always) _2026-05-23 · Dinah Laprairie_ Write On 2026 has 15 free sessions for writers on May 30-31 ## [Readability Review No. 11: On Bullsh\*t](https://dinahlaprairie.substack.com/p/readability-review-frankfurt) _2026-04-16_ An essay for when the truth no longer matters | Plus: 15 free writing sessions coming May 30-31 ## [When a workbook becomes a book—and when it shouldn’t](https://dinahlaprairie.substack.com/p/when-a-workbook-becomes-a-bookand) _2026-03-31 · Dinah Laprairie_ What actually changes when you turn a workbook into a book | Plus: Does your book support your business ecosystem? ## [Writing becomes easier when it’s a conversation](https://dinahlaprairie.substack.com/p/writing-becomes-easier-when-its-a) _2026-03-12 · Dinah Laprairie_ The Writing What’s Possible community begins to take shape. PLUS: Upcoming summits & retreats...and 2 openings for manuscript assessment ## [The role I learned early—and never outgrew](https://dinahlaprairie.substack.com/p/the-role-i-learned-earlyand-never) _2026-01-09 · Dinah Laprairie_ A high school photo that explains my work today ## [The Return to Your Book Challenge begins January 12](https://dinahlaprairie.substack.com/p/the-return-to-your-book-challenge) _2026-01-04 · Dinah Laprairie_ Because you're writing a book in the margins of real life. ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v669zq7bq7ym) _2026-01-04 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Writing What's Possible](https://dinahlaprairie.substack.com/p/writing-whats-possible) _2025-12-30 · Dinah Laprairie_ Introducing my new online writers' community where progress is possible