Group of five friends eating tacos and guacamole at a decorated Mexican restaurant table

Dinner with a Club, Not Just a Character

WordPress Daily Writing Prompt #2832 for July 24, 2026. – If I could have dinner with any fictional character, who would I choose? – Dinner with a Club, Not Just a Character. -The post discusses a fictional dinner with the Women’s Murder Club from James Patterson’s crime series. The author values the group’s teamwork and friendship while highlighting their distinct professional skills. The chosen setting, Susie’s Cafe, symbolizes their bond and shared experiences, making this dinner date the ultimate fantasy.

Map of The Wilderlands featuring Silverflow River, Elderwood forest, villages Oakhaven and Greystone, hills, mountains, and a group of travelers.

Finding Middle-earth on a Map

WordPress Daily Writing Prompt #2828 for July 20, 2026. What’s a book or film that inspired you to travel? Finding Middle-earth on a Map. —– The author shares how watching “The Fellowship of the Ring” ignited a passion for traveling to New Zealand, the real-life backdrop of Middle-earth. Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s works since childhood, the author finds joy in revisiting the mystical world through films and online resources, celebrating the magic of storytelling and travel.

Book cover of Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams, featuring a fantasy illustration of a cat.

Dear Mr. Williams: What happened to Fritti Tailchaser?

The writing prompt asks readers which book deserves a sequel, inspiring a discussion about “Tailchaser’s Song” by Tad Williams. The author reflects on their love for the story, detailing Fritti Tailchaser’s quest to find his missing companion, Hushpad, and expresses a longing for a sequel to explore Fritti’s further adventures and unresolved storylines.

A young girl reading a book titled The Chronicles of Willow Creek with a sleeping orange and white cat beside her on an armchair

Free Book Program for Kids (0-5 years old) in Illinois

Parents in Illinois can enroll children aged 0-5 in Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library Program,” which offers free, age-appropriate books. Funded by the state and community organizations, this program aims to provide 60 books by kindergarten. As of early 2026, over 97,000 children are enrolled and have received nearly 1.6 million books.