Whether we like it or not, we are judged on how effectively we can communicate. Through proper use of language, we instill confidence in others that we can understand and complete complex tasks, as well as capture and express ideas necessary for success. And we must start with our children. Families need to build and maintain a library for the entire family. It should be one of the most visited and active parts of your home.
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Personally, I don’t like being regulated to celebrating our freedom to read only two weeks a year. I do it every single time I buy a book, regardless – perhaps in spite of – the fact others have tried to take away this privilege. Continue reading
In reading Twitter streams and blog posts it’s become apparent that Independent Booksellers are getting the attention they deserve. Recently, while visiting one of my favorites, Zephyr Books, I was given a brochure that blew me away. In it are … Continue reading
The subject of reading translations came up today. It brought to mind a promise I made to obtain and read more of them. I decided to go through my library and was surprised by the amount that I have and how varied. Below is … Continue reading
As I grow older, I discover more and more about myself I never knew. Hopefully you are smiling to yourself because you can identify with that statement. However I think more are shaking their heads as I’ve just confirmed their … Continue reading
I was responding to a great blog post about the issue of TBR anxiety, when I had an epiphany: I’m not a book hoarder. I’m a Domestic Librarian! As I said in my comment: I have over 300 books on … Continue reading
This week brought the premiere of the mini-series Pillars of the Earth, based on the book by Ken Follett. As he states: “I wrote The Pillars of the Earth 20 years ago and am very pleased to finally see my … Continue reading
This is my response to Red Room‘s topic of the week: “Letter To My Favorite Author” I am sharing it here because it speaks to why I develop a love for an author and their work. It explains, in a fashion, what … Continue reading
One of the features of BEA that is geared toward bloggers more than any other event is the Book Blogger Convention happening tomorrow. The agenda: 7:45-8:45 – Breakfast and Registration 8:50 – 9:00 Opening Remarks 9:00 – 10:30 – Keynote … Continue reading
Miss Emily Brontë knew how to bring vividity to fiction through eloquent characterization. Each draws me in immediately with descriptions that I can imagine and make real in my mind quite easily. Heathcliff: He turned, as he spoke, a peculiar look … Continue reading
Do you always open a book to scan a few passages in the middle, or do as I do, read the first few lines, then another passage or two? How much does your impression rely on those first lines, the … Continue reading
That All Too Familiar Paved Road I guess in everything we undertake, we possess some sense of accountability. If not to others, then to ourselves. November of this year was my two year blogiversary. Since then, I’ve contemplated quitting. … Continue reading