Tag Archives: reading

2017 Reading Challenge: A word nerd’s resolutions for a new year

“What are your resolutions for the New Year?” I’ve always been of the “strive-to-be-better-every-day-rather-than-one-magical-day-a-year” school of thought; but hey, I’m a writer. I get the sentimentality of the thing, the inherent wish that a new year can magically bring about great change, ushering in a new chapter of our story. So to answer the question, […]

Beaches, boardwalks, and bargain books

This shop first struck my eye with its huge yellow banner proclaiming BETTER BARGAIN BOOKS. In my experience, there has never been a more effective marketing ploy to get me in the door of a merchandising establishment.

More reasons to love Curtis Memorial Library

Did you know that February is Love Your Library Month? I’d be remiss if I didn’t post at least one library-related piece, and I’d miss out on an opportunity to gush (again) about how much I love my own Curtis Memorial Library. You may remember a previous piece I published about CML last month, in […]

5 ways reading benefits your children (and you)

“Why do you write?” It was a question posed to my writing workshop class my final year of college. I’ve been mulling it over in my mind ever since, and four years later, I finally have the answer I wish I’d given that day instead of spewing whatever other word-vomit came out of my mouth. […]