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 »
Category: Books, Reading, & Libraries
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 »
The Joy of Meaningless Magazines
Before we begin: I have nothing against magazines. Some are excellent for your mind. There are magazines for almost every interest and hobby. You can get in-depth news, world-changing editorials,… Read more »
Public Libraries and Corporate Greed Don’t Mix
Last week, a misguided professor of economics posted a piece on Forbes about how Amazon should take over for public libraries. Amazon, he argued, could open more physical stores to… Read more »