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I read a lot. I’ve always read a lot. Over the course of the pandemic, one of the few things about myself I’ve been able to hold onto was reading. I’ve become a heavy user of the public library over… Read moreBook Talk: Books I Do Not Like
If you haven’t yet discovered Laura McHugh, then hie thee to the bookstore or library and dive right in. Or, like me, you can listen to the audiobooks. I’m not going to quibble about the medium. The first of her… Read moreBook Talk: I Recommend Laura McHugh
I’ve been reading Elswyth Thane’s Williamsburg series for most of my life, some of them more times than others. Recently I decided to read all seven of the books, and while some of my opinions hold, a few have changed… Read moreBook Talk: Re-Reading Elswyth Thane’s Williamsburg Novels
I don’t believe that anything I’m going to write about here is unique to me. But I haven’t read a lot about it, which is why I want to write this. In February, I turned 50. And leading up to… Read moreTurn and Face the Strange Ch-ch-changes
A year and a couple of weeks ago, we started reading chapter books at bedtime. We all curl up in Baguette’s bed and read the next installment of the current literary adventure. Baguette is working on her reading skills, and… Read moreBookTalk: Bedtime Reading
I’ve had this cold for almost two weeks. I’m pretty sure bronchitis is in the mix. Should I go to Urgent Care? Maybe. Instead, I took a sick day and slept for four hours. My usual sick day movie is… Read moreSick Day: Live-Blogging “Julie & Julia”
Some books, you read more than once. In this case, I’m going to tell you about three of those. You’ve probably read Helene Hanff’s 84, Charing Cross Road. (If you haven’t, do.) But you might not have read her other… Read moreThreepeat
I love books. I love reading. And I want other people to have the chance to read, too. Too many students in this country don’t have that opportunity. We can do something about that. What should kids read? I’m sure… Read moreGive One Book: Warren Mott High School
My latest read was actually an Audible listen. I’ve realized recently that I’m a sucker for an English thriller featuring a 20- to 30-something woman. Also, I often like books that tell a story in two time periods. So J.P…. Read moreBookTalk: Not the Thrill I Was Hoping For
Kimberly Rae Miller has written a thoughtful and touching account of her life as the child of loving, supportive parents who also struggled with hoarding. From the outside, her life in a working-class community on Long Island probably seemed typical… Read moreBookTalk: Coming Clean