Close reading describes, in literary criticism, the careful, sustained interpretation of a brief passage of […]
Recollections of a young reader
I don’t have many. I honestly can’t remember the first book I ever bought with […]
The story web
There’s a story my mother likes to tell—probably to demonstrate that I’ve been pedantic from […]
Kicks, streaks, jags, benders…and ruts
Since this past Sunday, I have been spending all my free time in the former […]
L’esprit d’escalier; Or, trying and failing to discuss your favorite books
I was so excited about this evening’s book group meeting. Last time, we decided to […]
In which I declare my love for the meta
One of my favorite series of books I am, regrettably, not able to recommend to […]
How to recommend a book
Listening to the latest episode of Dear Book Nerd (Episode 31) reminded me of a question […]
Reflections on reading nonfiction; Or, I should really stop making sweeping pronouncements
This conversation happened about a week ago, before I read Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: “So […]
On Terry Pratchett
Sir Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) Last night, in a flurry of book talking, I recommended Good […]
So you want to read more…
Periodically, the bookish sites that I follow will publish a list of tips to help […]