In Part 1, my incomparable bibliotherapist, Rachel, recommended some fascinating but pretty heavy reading to get us through the coming (four) year(s). Here's Part 2 of her suggested reading list. Start ordering these books now -- and while you're at it, pick up one of those new … [Read more...] about a reading list for a new year, part 2
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meet my bibliotherapist :)
I am so excited about this, I can't wait to share it with you! The other day, I came across a piece in The New Yorker, "Can Reading Make You Happier?" Duh. Anyway, the article is all about bibliotherapy, which it defines as "the ancient practice of encouraging reading … [Read more...] about meet my bibliotherapist :)
more beach books!
I gave you five suggestions for great beach reads yesterday but here are five more because summer days are long and you will gobble up all of these books fast! … [Read more...] about more beach books!
beach books!
The Fourth of July weekend means summer's really here. And summer means beach books. Beach books get a bad rap. They're often dismissed as light and fluffy -- entertaining enough to keep your attention between naps, but not the stuff of great literature. I beg to differ. … [Read more...] about beach books!
right in time for summer reading: the boxes of books promotion is back!
Filled with vacations and lazy weekends, summer is a big reading season. So, back by popular demand, I'm offering another Boxes of Books promotion! Many of you have been asking me to do one before the Fourth of July so here you go, my fellow book lovers. All you have to do … [Read more...] about right in time for summer reading: the boxes of books promotion is back!
books by my blogger friends
I've met amazing women through blogging and I wanted to end my Book Week by paying tribute to them and recommending some of the great books they've written, especially since they're all non-fiction and many of you have requested suggestions in that genre. You now have a solid … [Read more...] about books by my blogger friends
6 books to start off 2016
Okay, I’m devoting this first week of the new year to books. I’m determined to get back into my reading habit this year, and I know so many of you feel the same way. Yesterday I posted my interview with Elizabeth Gilbert about Big Magic. If you have the itsy bitsy slightest … [Read more...] about 6 books to start off 2016
back by popular demand: boxes of books!
I can't believe it's been almost a year since I did the last Boxes of Books promotion! Sorry! No wonder my house looks like it's been turned into a library! (Note: That photo is from last time and doesn't even begin to show how many books I actually am ready to send you.) Many … [Read more...] about back by popular demand: boxes of books!