The Giver: A Great Introduction to Dystopian Literature
Up until last month, no one in my house had read The Giver, by Lois Lowry. No one. Very unusual for a house full of book lovers. Since we spend many hours on ...
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Why Not Try a Graphic Novel
How do you get an unenthusiastic reader to take interest in a classic piece of literature? Or Greek mythology? Or the anatomy of the eye? Try a graphic novel....
Why it’s important to read The Kite Runner
My friend Lynne asked at our last book club meeting, “Should I let my daughter read The Kite Runner?” Lynne’s daughter is 15, intelligent, and well read. But...
Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared to Read Stephen King’s 11/22/63
Please welcome my guest, Amy Makechnie. You can find Amy’s thoughtful and entertaining posts on reading, writing, running, and motherhood at Maisymak. I...
Why Banned Book Week Has Me Thinking
The buzz about Banned Book Week has begun, even though officially the week doesn’t start until September 30th. Search the topic, and you’ll find websites, read...
How to Find Book Blogs to Follow
I get overwhelmed easily. You might not expect to hear that from a mother of four energetic, noisy children. Or maybe you do. But if I see too many options at ...