My friend, Elin, and I were discussing how hard it is to finish a book these days, and she explained that she reads mysteries when she’s having trouble focusing. I laughed because that’s exactly what I do, too. … [Read more...] about it’s a mystery
Books
talking about teen dating violence with elin stebbins waldal, author of “tornado warning”
Last week, Chris Keith, blogger at Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy, was murdered -- along with her oldest son -- by her estranged husband, who then killed himself. The other three children were at their grandparents' house. … [Read more...] about talking about teen dating violence with elin stebbins waldal, author of “tornado warning”
anne lamott, the apocalypse and me
Our assignment for Blogger Idol this week was definitely a weird one. First, we had to specify the three objects that were closest to us at that moment. Mine were a blanket, an iced tea and an Us magazine. Then we were told we had to write about the apocalypse, and include … [Read more...] about anne lamott, the apocalypse and me
i can’t seem to read anymore
I don’t have the patience to read these days. I start a book, get restless, put it down, start another one. … [Read more...] about i can’t seem to read anymore
my week of living like julia child
Julia Child and I have so much in common, we could be soul sisters – if you disregard the fact that I don’t cook. … [Read more...] about my week of living like julia child
books i read this summer
For me, summer is usually a season of light reading. Good, high-quality writing but stories I can read on a plane or a lounge chair without bursting into tears and frightening the passenger next to me or furrowing my brow, deep in thought, and getting weird tan lines. Here are … [Read more...] about books i read this summer
reading by kindle-light
I love books. Not just reading, but actual books. You remember those? Made out of paper? With interesting covers that you weren’t supposed to judge the book by – but always did? With pages that you had to turn using – I’m sorry, children, I don’t mean to scare you – your … [Read more...] about reading by kindle-light
watch bookexpo america from your couch
I'm at BookExpo America in New York this week and wish you were all here with me! For those of you who aren't, here's the live stream so you can watch some of the events, including the great breakfasts with authors like Will Schwalbe, Wally Lamb, Helen Fielding and Chelsea … [Read more...] about watch bookexpo america from your couch