Books & Reading

September 21, 2017September 21, 2017

7 free and easy ways to support your favorite authors

Books & Reading

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

September 18, 2017September 17, 2017

4 female authors worth binge reading

Book Lists, Books & Reading

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

September 14, 2017September 15, 2017

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. Usually we share our reviews on the 15th, but tomorrow we have a very ... Read more

September 5, 2017September 7, 2017

WSIRN Ep 94: Paris epiphanies (and other bookish destinations)

Literary Matchmaking, Podcast

Today’s guest is Esther ... Read more

August 29, 2017September 11, 2017

WSIRN Ep 93: Books to help you manage anxiety + a book brunch that will have you drooling

Literary Matchmaking, Podcast

Today’s guest, Kristin Economos, ... Read more

August 28, 2017August 29, 2017

3 lesser-known books to help you understand, manage, and overcome anxiety

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, I have a short but important book list for you today. I’ve struggled with anxiety in the past; mine was brought on by 9/11, and it took a long, ... Read more

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017

Does your reading list embarrass you sometimes? (This category is for you.)

Books & Reading

The eighth category for the 2017 Reading Challenge—for those of you who want to put the “oomph” back in your reading life—is “a book you don’t want to admit you’re dying to ... Read more

August 15, 2017August 14, 2017

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. This month I finally tackled some books I’ve been meaning to read for years, ... Read more

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017

Announcing: Our Fall Book Club picks!

Books & Reading

Drumroll please … doors are now open for the fall season of the MMD Book Club. Reading is a solitary act, but there’s so much to be gained by reading together. ... Read more

July 27, 2017September 17, 2017

Branch out from your usual genres this year (and 15 titles that will help you do just that)

Book Lists, Books & Reading

The seventh category for the 2017 Reading Challenge—for those of you who want to put the “oomph” back in your reading life—is “a book in a genre you usually avoid.” Some ... Read more