Tolkien’s Two Towers
Recently I wrote on this blog about re-reading Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring. I enjoyed getting back into that book so much that I moved on to the next in the … Continued
A Cozy for All Seasons!
I love a good cozy mystery. From the early inventors of the sub-genre (think Agatha Christie and Ngaio Marsh) to contemporary writers (like Jenn McKinlay and Parnell Hall) a good … Continued
Makin’ Bread!
Recently, however, I’ve felt the urge to get back to making things myself…especially bread. I wasn’t 100% sure where to start getting back into it, but after a few questions to some friends who know their way around a kitchen, I became aware of the remarkable book by Ken Forkish called Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza.
On Tolkien’s Fellowship, and Re-Reading
Some folks I talk to hate re-reading books, and never want repeats. We gladly accommodate that request! There are lots of books out there to read! Others, however, love re-reading, … Continued
People’s History
The saying goes that “history is written by the winners.” Indeed, most history books are still written by the winners. Howard Zinn, the son of immigrant workers in New York, … Continued
Madison Ave. via the Library
I’ve mentioned before how one of the perks of working in a library is being exposed to all kinds of different books. Every day books cross my desk and I … Continued
Cozy Not Cozy
I’m a sucker for cozy mysteries. I love them. I like other mysteries, too, but the more limited and more specific realm of the cozy appeals to me. I also … Continued
Early Summer Solstice Reads
I recently finished up a course of study, and I am really excited to get back into reading some books that weren’t assigned to me by someone. I’m also excited that we’re getting toward the summer. With summer comes the Summer Solstice right around the corner. The longest day of the year is a holiday for some, an astronomical point of reference for others, but a noteworthy occurrence.
Of Beanie Babies & “the Dark Side of Cute”
I stumbled on Zac Bissonnette’s book The Great Beanie Baby Bubble shortly after it was published and I was blown away by it for a few reasons. I wasn’t a … Continued
Library Books
Libraries, and the study of libraries, are near and dear to me. In fact, I’ve spent the last two years going back to school for a Master of Library and … Continued