Rocky Mountain High
I recently returned from a two week trip to Aspen, Colorado. Nestled in a remote valley in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains, Aspen is best known for its … Continued
Mary Gaitskill and the Art of Progressive Perversion
Prudes beware: Writer Mary Gaitskill—once called the “Downtown princess of darkness”—earned her nickname from the oftentimes “taboo” subject material showcased in her books: drug use, prostitution, sex work, and sadomasochism. … Continued
Two Fantasy Favorites
In case you haven’t heard, one of my favorite genres is Fantasy & Adventure. I haven’t been able to read anything fantastical or adventurous lately, but it just so happens … Continued
Elie Wiesel: An Author Remembered
Last week we lost author, activist, and humanist, Eliezer “Elie” Wiesel (1928-2016). In addition to his prolific career as a writer, Wiesel was a professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and … Continued
Life Doesn’t Come in Chapters: TBI, Guilt, and Gratitude
Abigail Thomas’s books are glimpses of a well-lived life, each one containing scenes of wise, vivid prose that replicate the inconsistency of memory: “Life doesn’t arrange itself conveniently into chapters, … Continued
Best of BARD: May 2016
Keeping King Patterson out of the Top Five is one feat in of itself, but off the charts completely takes the solid work of the heavy hitters. Luckily, we got … Continued
That All May Read
Have you ever walked into a library and wondered why books in braille aren’t neatly tucked on the shelves like their print counterparts?
June is LGBT Pride Month!
Historically, June is a momentous month for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) movements—the Stonewall riots of 1969, the first Gay Pride parades, and last year’s landmark Supreme Court decision … Continued
Ode to the Potboiler
Popular fiction and genre novels have always gotten bad raps by critics for not offering any literary value to readers. Many readers know, however, that some of the most popular … Continued
SARK Recommends…
Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy (known by her pen name, SARK) is a prolific artist and writer of books made to awaken the playful child within all of us and to … Continued