The most recent episode of the Books on the Nightstand podcast (#273) reported on a study […]
Ten books that have stayed with me
A reader always has books on her mind.* “Which ten books have stayed with you?” […]
This book will mess you up
Yesterday, I filmed a new episode of Off the Shelf, the video podcast I’ve been […]
The gateway book; Or, I have a theory
I don’t remember the first book I read. I can remember my parents reading to […]
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 […]
Vindication
I receive vanishingly few comments on this blog. The analytics tell me that my posts […]
Book counseling; Or, Reading misery loves company
A few weeks ago, a work friend asked me to read a book for the […]
Reading ahead
I hate spoilers. Really, really hate them. I’ve been known to walk away from people […]