Today I learned that the College Board would be changing the SAT by dropping its essay […]
My book shelf, my self
Ria Mirsa asked a question last week that will give bibliophiles nightmares: are bookshelves becoming […]
Still warily circling The Luminaries
I keep reading reviews and reader responses to Eleanor Catton’s The Luminaries, even though I finished […]
Dear Dear Book Nerd
Last night, I listened to the third episode in Rita Meade’s (@ScrewyDecimal) charming Dear Book […]
Book counseling; Or, Reading misery loves company
A few weeks ago, a work friend asked me to read a book for the […]
No take backs; Or, J.K. Rowling helps future English majors cheat
There used to be a time when, once an author finished their last interview and […]
Serendipity; Or, a post about two different, but related, things
January is the traditional month of resolutions. It seems only fitting that someone would eventually […]
A book that is more than a book
Books are “uniquely portable magic,” as Stephen King says. Carl Sagan calls them magical, too. […]
Reading ahead
I hate spoilers. Really, really hate them. I’ve been known to walk away from people […]
A reader resolves
A reader with goals. (Artist unknown.) I was never good about making New Year’s resolutions. […]