
11 Ways to Read on the Cheap
Books are wonderful. They are portals to new worlds, and teachers of all manner of skills. Unfortunately, they’re also expensive. Especially when purchased new and from the main street shop…. Read more »
Books are wonderful. They are portals to new worlds, and teachers of all manner of skills. Unfortunately, they’re also expensive. Especially when purchased new and from the main street shop…. Read more »
Someone asked me the other day, “Why should I read? In an age where everything is on computers, why do I need to books?” This person was serious and needed… Read more »
It used to distress me when people would tell me, “I hate to read.” I cannot understand that sentence. It simply does not compute. Sure, there are people who dislike… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »