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Five Ways to Break Out of a Reading Slump
It seems that I stumble into reading ennui at least four or five times a year. I hate feeling disconnected from books and stories, but I’ve learned to accept these occasional lapses. Here are some ways that I (and other readers I know) get through the slumps: 1. Don’t Panic. – We all go through…
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Pulitzer Project: The Able McLaughlins by Margaret Wilson
In looking for a place to start with American women writers I decided the best place to begin would be to read the books from my own shelves (which I will do), however I also thought it would be interesting to read all of the Pulitzer Prize winning novels or short story collections written by women.…
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A Good Man is Hard to Find and Other Stories by Flannery O’Connor
The very first paper I wrote in college was on the story ‘A Good Man is Hard to Find’. I don’t remember what I wrote, but I do remember that I attributed the story to Eudora Welty throughout the paper, earning the wrath of my professor! Thankfully, I was able to laugh it off and…
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New Arrivals
I haven’t bought many books lately because I was saving all my pennies for Italy, but since I’m now not going until October I decided to buy the recent Angela Thirkell reprints. I blame Claire for this splurge as she recently featured these lovely books on her blog and I decided I had to have…
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An Old Friend: The Sixties in Vogue
When I was in my teens I was utterly fascinated and obsessed with the sixties. I loved listening to music and watching films and TV shows from the era. Every time I visited the library I rummaged through the shelves looking for books about the sixties (this was in the days before catalogs were easy…
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Mary Stewart 1916-2014
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of one of my very favorite authors, Mary Stewart, on May 9. Here is a link to The Guardian tribute. They’ve said everything I feel about her books so much better than I can say it. I will always treasure her books and read them throughout my life.…
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Cover Collection: Frankenstein
1. Penguin Classics // 2. Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classics // 3. Penguin Classics // 4. Oxford World’s Classics // 5. Vintage // 6. Everyman’s Library // I have read Frankenstein one time in my life and it was not a happy experience. I read it for a British literature class in college and I…
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What I’ve Learned From Starting My Own Book Group
In March 2013 I held the first meeting of my book discussion group. I’ve enjoyed the monthly meetings so much over the past year that I encourage everyone to either join a group or start your own. Here are some things I’ve learned from starting my own: 1. It’s good to have a mix of…
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The Sea of Grass by Conrad Richter
This was one of the two books I completed in April (only two!) and I chose it partly for its slim profile. I bought it last year after coming home from a trip to Colorado with a desire to read about the Southwest then promptly stuck it in the book case, where it stayed…
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Things That Cheer Me Up: Pink!
When life is stressful or isn’t going my way it helps me to notice the small things, to count my blessings, to find pleasure in simple joys. Phoenix isn’t the prettiest place in terms of greenery or flowers, but things can get showy this time of year and bright colors abound. As I’ve driven around town…
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