Book Club Flashback to 1987
The first rule of book club is that you don't talk about...oh wait, that's Fight Club, nevermind. In all seriousness, the first rule about our DFW book club is that everyone gets a turn to choose whatever novel they want.
When the Words Come Slowly
Anyone else find themselves super excited to welcome a new year only to struggle with the whole words-putting-together process once 2024 arrived? I had all sorts of plans...
15 Books I Loved in 2023
We've officially reached the list-y time of the year. You know the one where everyone from the The New York Times, to Entertainment Weekly, to your favorite blogger (raises hand!) compiles a best-of list of books, TV shows, movies, you name it...
A Book Lover’s Tour of NYC
One of my favorite parts of wandering around New York City—aside from the sheer thrill of people-watching, admiring how so many buildings, locals, and tourists co-exist on an island, and stumbling across new coffee shops—is reveling in all the book-loving goodness.
Scenes From a Book Club
As much as I adore books, you'd think I would've hosted a book club by now. But until last Thursday night, that wasn't the case. It's an idea I've batted around in my head for a while, sure...
Yep, Stephen King Nailed It!
“Hard to put down, harder to forget.”— Stephen King. This is the sort of glowing blurb any author dreams about. But you know what's even better? When the acclaim is right on the money.
A Two-Sentence Horror Story? Done.
Are you on Goodreads? It's what I like to think of as social media for enthusiastic readers. It's the place where I document all the books I've finished for the yearly reading challenge and share a bit about my work on my author page.
Yes, It All Began in a Library…
First things first, how cute is this library in Aix en Provence? I didn't have a chance to go inside. but I can just tell it would be a fun place to read. Speaking of libraries, there's one in Ladysmith, Wisconsin that...
Novels That Deliver the Thrills
After enjoying a myriad of delightful summer-y beach reads the past couple of months, I've been in the mood for thrillers lately. And boy have they ever delivered! I've been turning the pages at warp speed.
Shakespeare and Co., How I’ve Missed Thee!
Ever walk into a room and instantly feel like you belong? That's how I felt the first time I walked into Shakespeare and Co. in 2010. And then again in 2015. Eight years later (!!!), I waited in line and didn't mind one bit.