Why Read Classics?
An online discussion the other day got me thinking: what’s the point of reading classics? If you want to catch literary references in other written works that are less work … Continue reading Why Read Classics?
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Cavalcade of Classics Kick-off
These past few weeks, I’ve been shopping around for a challenge to kick off 2013. Noting that I’m not quite as devoted to finishing challenges as I am to starting … Continue reading Cavalcade of Classics Kick-off
2012: My Year in Books
Ah, it’s New Year’s Eve! Time once again to list the books I’ve read in the past year. The stats: In 2012, I read 72 books, with a total number … Continue reading 2012: My Year in Books
Bookends: November 2012
It occurred to me that since reading is such a big part of my life, it might be nice to post a summary at the beginning of each month of … Continue reading Bookends: November 2012
Reading List for a Genius Toddler
I walked into the dining room and found that my three-year-old had set out the books he wanted to read today. In case you can’t read all of those … Continue reading Reading List for a Genius Toddler
Book Review: An Available Man by Hilma Wolitzer
An Available Man: A Novel by Hilma Wolitzer My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’m not sure what I think of this book. I found the premise interesting and the … Continue reading Book Review: An Available Man by Hilma Wolitzer
Reading List
I decided that during this lull in my posting frequency I’d take this opportunity to suggest some other great blogs for you to read and enjoy! This is just the … Continue reading Reading List
2011: My Year in Books
When I went over my 2011 book stats, I was a little surprised. Even with a layoff and a cross-country move, I’ve read 57 books. Well, I didn’t finish all … Continue reading 2011: My Year in Books
Poll: Pick the Next Book I Read!
And for extra bonus fun, if I choose your book, you can choose the style of my next review (tv commercial, scathing review by a jaded GenXer, haiku, iambic pentameter, … Continue reading Poll: Pick the Next Book I Read!
After the Escape: Ann Packer’s The Dive From Clausen’s Pier
The Dive From Clausen’s Pier by Ann Packer My rating: 4 of 5 stars In an interview with Ann Packer that I heard on NPR, she said that she generally … Continue reading After the Escape: Ann Packer’s The Dive From Clausen’s Pier
Is it Depressing to Read About Depression? Ann Packer’s Songs Without Words
Songs Without Words by Ann Packer My rating: 4 of 5 stars So many reviewers point to how “depressing” and “boring” this book is. Although I didn’t find it so, … Continue reading Is it Depressing to Read About Depression? Ann Packer’s Songs Without Words
Wandering About Europe with Bill Bryson
Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe by Bill Bryson My rating: 2 of 5 stars Maybe I just wasn’t in the mood for this one. I hesitated rating it … Continue reading Wandering About Europe with Bill Bryson
Imperfect Happiness 