Here are two great books to give for Father’s Day – because then you can borrow them back! In his first novel, “The Enthusiast,” journalist Charlie Haas offers a fascinating look into the slices of life that make up our American pie. The insightful and creative story centers … [Read more...] about Book ‘Em
Books
Largehearted Boy
This irresistibly-named blog features a brilliant mix of two of my can’t-live-without necessities: literature and music. And then it asks authors to do what I’ve been doing in our heads forever – putting playlists to their latest books. Remember last week I featured Ayelet … [Read more...] about Largehearted Boy
“Bad Mother”
Ayelet Waldman is one of my heroines. Not only has she written some of my favorite books (“Love and Other Impossible Pursuits,” “Daughter’s Keeper”) but she’s married to the adorable and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay,” she’s got a … [Read more...] about “Bad Mother”
“A Lion Called Christian”
If there is anything that proves the strength of the human-animal bond, it’s the story of Christian the lion. Millions of us have watched, teary and in disbelief, the YouTube video of the amazing, emotional reunion between a lion and the two men who raised him. Now you can read … [Read more...] about “A Lion Called Christian”
writegirl
There's nothing more satisfying than being able to use your words to express your feelings, and WriteGirl is a stunning example of how to do that the write way. Helping to empower girls through mentorship and self-expressionship, this Los Angeles-based non-profit … [Read more...] about writegirl
describe your life in six words
“Not Quite What I Was Planning.” Six word memoirs from Smith Magazine. Read this book and devoured it. Writing six word sentences ever since. Love the idea; short and sweet. Gets to the point right now. No excess blah blah blah – blah. Perfect for time of paring … [Read more...] about describe your life in six words
“The Film Club”
This page-turner of a memoir had us at its subtitle: “The true story of a father who let his son drop out of school – if he watched three movies a week.” Now, that may not be everyone’s idea of good parenting but, hey, it certainly takes home schooling to a whole new level. Over … [Read more...] about “The Film Club”
books that help you stay young
Learn how to grow old gracefully with two excellent books. “You: Staying Young,” by Oprah’s favorite doctors, Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., is an owner’s manual to your body, complete with a 14-day plan to help jump-start your healthy journey into the future. … [Read more...] about books that help you stay young