I feel the main point here is not about the state of book reviewing, but this identification of a “new generation” of reader and how or even if we should change what we do and how we do it. How concerned should we be that this New-Gen reader may be a death knell to this “cultural product” called book reviewing? Continue reading
I know I said I don’t do memes much anymore, but this one keeps catching my eye. This week, it’s Bookish/Blogging Resolutions. I dislike making resolutions. It’s nice to have a plan, maybe even something as informal as an outline. … Continue reading
I’m going to try something different this year. Instead of setting monthly reading goals, I’m setting seasonal ones. As for my overall goal? To read a minimum of 25,000 pages this year. In order to reach this goal, I plan on … Continue reading
[sounds of tapping] Anyone there? Is this thing on? Whew! Nice to see the few of you who’ve stuck around. Me? Wow. Working again has kicked my butt. Not physcially, but time management was something I thought I had a … Continue reading
There is hardly a show I watch without seeing it mentioned that they have a Facebook page, are on MySpace, and/or on Twitter. Celebrities, Authors, Poets, Politicians . . . nearly every public figure who wants to remain in the … Continue reading
Though justice be thy plea, consider this— That in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation: Portia, The Merchant Of Venice Act 4, scene 1 Portia is a wise, wise woman and is my favorite Shakespearean character. … 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
A while back I was approached by Cathy of Kittling: Books about a series of articles she was putting together to show others where bloggers work, are inspired, create, and in my case, procrastinate, sweat the small stuff, and struggle … Continue reading