How to Read the Classics
Many of us have a bucket list of books we want to read (or that we feel we should read). Some of these are classics. The only trouble is, the… Read more »
Tag: books
The Bibliography: The Original Linky Rabbit Hole
One of my biggest time management problems these days is the “linky rabbit hole.” This is when you go to a website for one quick thing and end up following… Read more »
A Shout Out to the Librarians!
When I look back at the most influential people of my childhood, there’s my family (of course), the parents of my best friends, a handful of fabulous teachers, and a… Read more »
How to Encourage Kids to Read
It’s that time again: I’m seeing lots of questions about how parents can encourage kids to read. Either they’re facing the looming summer and wondering how to avoid the trap… Read more »
How Writing Changes Your Reading
One of the things no one tells you about becoming a writer is this: Writing changes your reading. It changes the way you read, how much you read, and your… Read more »
Re-reading Books: The Good & Bad
I’m going through a phase of re-reading a few of my favorite books/series. This seems to happen about every other year. Nothing on the new shelves at the library looks… Read more »
Authors Are Giving Up: Why, How to Keep Going, How to Help
More and more authors are giving up and it’s a tough thing to watch. Lately it seems like every time I open my social media feed or visit the blogs… Read more »
Guilty Pleasure Books: No Shame, No Blame, All Joy
A friend and I were talking about the upcoming summer the other day. I mentioned that I was excited for a few movies and books and she said, “I know…. Read more »
Let Them Read Books: Don’t Squash a Kid’s Love of Reading
I was in the library the other day, browsing through the adult fiction section. This little kid, about six years old, comes running up to her mother, a stack of… Read more »
Avoiding a Book Hangover
You’ve probably heard people talk about their “book hangovers.” A book hangover arises when the book you just finished reading was so amazing that nothing else can even come close. There’s… Read more »