Fall is the Best Season for Reading
I have never understood why so many outlets proclaim summer as the ideal time to read. Beach reads! Vacation reads! Long lazy days in the sun to read! I’ve never… Read more »
Category: Books, Reading, & Libraries
Respect Introverted Readers (And All Readers, Really)
I’ve always tried hard to respect the privacy of my readers. I never wanted to push myself on anyone because, as a card-carrying introvert, I recognize that many of my… Read more »
How to Ruin a Book Club
To be honest, I wasn’t planning to write a post about how to ruin a book club. I was supposed to write about how to run a book club. But… Read more »
Bookmarks at Dawn: The Reading Wars
You know, for a hobby that’s supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable, reading has lately become a battleground. There’s a war going on, and it’s being fought on five fronts…. Read more »
When the Robots Rise, Scams are Inevitable
I’ve written before about how the “robots” of publishing are impacting both writers and readers. If writers aren’t fruitlessly chasing algorithms, readers are being scammed by authors who plagiarize in… Read more »
Tired of Being Treated Like a Consumer? Go to the Library.
The further I delve into studying things like creativity, digital overload, anxiety, depression, and the effect that our insane world has on our minds and bodies, one thing stands out… Read more »
Libraries Are Still the Best Problem Solvers
Despite being a big fan of the internet and all its conveniences, I still turn to libraries when I need to solve a problem. Whether it’s learning how to do… Read more »
A Shoutout to Book Bloggers
Tis the season to reflect on the things we’re grateful for in life. While there are many, many things I’m grateful for — family, my job, my home, etc. —… Read more »
15 Reasons Why I DNF a Book
Several months ago I wrote a post about how there is no shame in not finishing a book. (The dreaded DNF.) If you’re out of school and the book isn’t… Read more »
Reading Will Triumph (It Has to Because the Alternative is Unthinkable)
It’s no secret that reading is suffering these days. Every time you look at a literacy survey or a publishing industry white paper, the numbers are discouraging. If you’re an… Read more »