Long Walks with Books
Many years ago, my husband recommended Bill Bryson’s delightful A Walk in the Woods, Bryson’s detailed account of hiking the Appalachian trail (with his friend Stephen Katz). It was my … Read More
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Hope: How three dogs taught me the meaning of life
As nearly half a million followers keep their fingers crossed or pray for little Alba on X (formerly Twitter), Niall Harbison’s list of followers keeps growing on all platforms. On … Read More
More Audiobook Musings
I recently wrote about Brooke Shields’ latest book (Brooke Shields is not Allowed to Get Old) and how much of it resonated with me as someone going through many of … Read More
AA & Philly: A gripping legal thriller with a powerful message
Staff Picks: The Truth About the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline After a 5-month-long waiting list on my local library’s audiobooks app, I couldn’t have been more excited to start listening … Read More
Holidays, dogs, and Rutgers -a Mystery by David Rosenfelt
Are you one of those readers who can’t wait to get ahold of the latest book by their favorite authors? Do you like reading books for comfort? If you think … Read More
Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag, Part 2
This post is a continuation of my Mid-Year Freakout Book Tag (Part 1), where I share my reading highlights of the year so far. Favorite new author (debut or new … Read More
Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag, Part 1
Welcome to this year’s edition of the Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag, where I share my reading highlights of the year so far. Some reading highlights include favorite books I’ve read, … Read More
My Favorite Banned Books from Past Years
Honestly, I don’t know why this week exists. I don’t know why books have been banned and/or challenged every year, month, week, and day of my life. I don’t understand … Read More
Judy Blume’s Banned Books
I can’t even begin to express just how impactful Judy Blume’s books have been to me throughout my life. The fact that they have been on banned book lists from … Read More
The Joy of Reading Guidebooks
I’ve previously written about my experiences reading through historical and manuscript cookbooks for my food writing. While this is technically “research,” I honestly really enjoy it! In all actuality, I … Read More