Last weekend I was in New Orleans with a bunch of booksellers and readers for the third year running, and it was a blast. (Readers: mark your calendars for September ... Read more
I’ve been a devoted reader for decades, but this week I’m experiencing the other side of the reading life for the first time. My first book Reading People: How Seeing ... Read more
Every once in a while I’ll stumble upon a new-to-me author and feel immediately compelled to read everything they’ve ever written—preferably before the week is over. I’m always delighted to ... Read more
Live from New Orleans, my favorite finds from around the web: • The Man Booker Prize 2017 Shortlist. File under: nerdy like that. • “There’s something magical about the combination ... Read more
Welcome to Quick Lit, where we share short and sweet reviews of what we’ve been reading lately. Usually we share our reviews on the 15th, but tomorrow we have a very ... Read more
A few years ago, I heard Susan Wise Bauer, author of The Well-Trained Mind, speak at a conference. She’s an old college professor of mine, and also a public figure, ... Read more
Readers, today I’m sharing a piece about my own 9/11 experience, which seems insignificant in the big picture, yet continues to be hugely significant in my own life, because it ... Read more
