Today, Toi is launching Joe and Chip in Quarantine to the world. To celebrate this launch, she is offering a free ebook and a fundraising giveaway for #GivingTuesday. Daddy, what’s a quarantine? Mommy, why can’t I play with my friends? Life in the time of a quarantine can be hard and sometimes kids have trouble…… Continue reading Joe and Chip in Quarantine #childrensbook #fundraising
Author: Carnie the Bookworm
Toi Thomas is an advocate for Healthy Reading Lifestyles and Carnie the Bookworm is her mascot. Join them both on the journey to create a fun and fan-fueled reading community in the local Hampton Roads aka Tidewater area (#coastalvirginia).
What Toi Read in April
Videos may not happen until much later this month, but at least we do have something to offer. Updated 5/16/20, scroll to see the video. ~ Teardrops of the Innocent: The White Diamond Story (True Colors Book 1) by Allie Marie, Rating 5.0 I discovered this book at a local author event well before the arrival…… Continue reading What Toi Read in April
What Toi Read in March
We aim to please here at Lit Carnivale. You have the option to read the reviews below or scroll down to watch the review video. In March 2020, Toi read 1 nonfiction book, 1 graphic novel, 1 picture book, 1 steampunk anthology, 1 book with a black main character, and 1 mystery. Check it out.…… Continue reading What Toi Read in March
Oh well
I was supposed to attend a live event today, but due to personal health reasons as well as Coronavirus precautions, I’m resting at home. I had planned to offer a sale on my bookish t-shirt designs at the event, but am now simply sharing it online. Please check it out at https://litcarnivale.sellmytees.com and stay safe.…… Continue reading Oh well
What Toi Read in February
We aim to please here at Lit Carnivale. You have the option to read the reviews below or scroll down to watch the review video . In February 2020, Toi read 1 nonfiction book (still in progress), 2 mystery books, 1 book with a black or marginalized main character, 1 graphic novel (nonfiction), 1 picture…… Continue reading What Toi Read in February
What Toi Read in January
We aim to please here at Lit Carnivale. You have the option to read the reviews below or scroll down to watch the review video. In January 2020, Toi read 1 graphic novel, 1 nonfiction (writing skills) book, 1 anthology by local authors (based in OBX VA & NC), and one cozy mystery. Check it…… Continue reading What Toi Read in January
Looking Back to See Forward
In 2019 I started the process of getting my idea of a book fair out to my local area and began the process of trying to fund it. 2020 will focus on these efforts more so that by 2021 the event will be ready. My vision is to raise funds and interest in the Lit…… Continue reading Looking Back to See Forward
Why #ReadLocal?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSuJHxjdeHQ So today, Carnie and I are sharing a video that explains why we want Read Local to be the theme for the first Lit Carnivale book fair. Hope you take a few minutes to check it out. Also, on Saturday, I celebrated Indie Author Day at the Slover Library in Norfolk, VA. It was…… Continue reading Why #ReadLocal?
Why Lit Carnivale is for you?
Lit Carnivale is for the person who only reads one book a year. Lit Carnivale is for the person who reads 6 books a month. Lit Carnivale is for library members, bookstore squatters, movie buffs who appreciate source material, bargain shoppers, bookshelf enthusiasts who always know where any book spine will look the best, coffee…… Continue reading Why Lit Carnivale is for you?
Greetings book lovers!
Hi there, This is Carnie the Bookworm and I’m Toi Thomas. Together we’ve decided to attempt a great feat. We want to host a fan-fueled book fair in Hampton Roads, VA, sometime in the near future. Our aim is to build up a book loving community and finance the event through donations, sponsorships, and more.…… Continue reading Greetings book lovers!