Books & Reading

Readers, my love of strong literary heroines is no secret. (I did named my blog Modern Mrs. Darcy after the inimitable Elizabeth Bennet.) A great heroine is strong in her ... Read more

September 15, 2019September 15, 2019

What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable

Books & Reading, Quick Lit

Welcome to Quick Lit, where we share short and sweet reviews of what we’ve been reading lately on the 15th of the month. I’ve read some good stuff lately, including ... Read more

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

12 favorite episodes of What Should I Read Next

Books & Reading, Stuff I Love

This week we’re publishing our TWO HUNDREDTH episode of my podcast What Should I Read Next?, where each week we talk all things books and reading and do a little ... Read more

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

15 of the most recommended books from 200 episodes of What Should I Read Next?

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, we have a big milestone coming up soon: next Tuesday, we’re publishing our TWO HUNDREDTH episode for my podcast What Should I Read Next. In the podcast world, 200 ... Read more

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

15 fantasy novels that are grounded in reality

Book Lists, Books & Reading

I don’t read heaps of fantasy novels, but I do enjoy venturing outside my comfort zone and finding a book I absolutely love. The right fantasy novel for me is ... Read more

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

Restart your life with these 12 nonfiction titles

Book Lists, Books & Reading

When I graduated from college and entered the workforce, I assumed my school days were behind me. I was wrong. One of the shocks of my adult life was discovering ... Read more

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019

8 things I learned this summer

Bookstores, My Life, What I learned

Regular readers know I love sharing a monthly round-up of what I’ve been learning lately, ranging from the (occasionally) significant to the (mostly) shallow. This spring and summer I’ve been hard at ... Read more

August 21, 2019August 22, 2019

7 Ways To Discover Your Audiobook Style

Audiobook, Books & Reading

Adding audiobooks to your daily routine can change your reading life. Suddenly, walking the dog, doing the dishes, or waiting in the carpool lane are opportunities to sink into a ... Read more

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable

Books & Reading, Quick Lit

Welcome to Quick Lit, where we share short and sweet reviews of what we’ve been reading lately on the 15th of the month. The theme of my reading life this ... Read more

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Books & Reading

20 historical mysteries featuring feisty female protagonists

What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable

12 favorite episodes of What Should I Read Next

15 of the most recommended books from 200 episodes of What Should I Read Next?

15 fantasy novels that are grounded in reality

Restart your life with these 12 nonfiction titles

8 things I learned this summer

7 Ways To Discover Your Audiobook Style

What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable