Books & Reading

July 15, 2018July 15, 2018

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. I’ve been enjoying some brand new titles I’ve been eagerly anticipating and some backlist ... Read more

July 11, 2018July 12, 2018

20 absorbing doorstop novels for your summer reading list

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Once upon a time, there was a girl who thought a good book could never be too long. If the story was amazing, why would you want it to end? That ... Read more

July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

6 recent audiobooks I thoroughly enjoyed

Books & Reading

I’ve been a committed audiobook listener for about five years now, and am always on the hunt for audiobooks that deliver a truly excellent reading experience. Thanks to some solo ... Read more

July 2, 2018

How to join the I’d Rather Be Reading launch team

Books & Reading

I’m so excited the time is here: we’re putting the launch team together for my new book I’d Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life. This ... Read more

June 27, 2018June 26, 2018

20 short novels you can read in one day

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Need some momentum in your reading life? This list is for you. The next category for the 2018 Reading Challenge is “a book you can read in a day.” We already have ... Read more

June 18, 2018

What do you like to read on vacation?

Books & Reading

My family and I spent the beginning of June at the beach, and I’m not exaggerating when I say Will and I have been planning our vacation reading for months. ... Read more

June 15, 2018

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. I’m just back from the beach, where I read a book a day. (It ... Read more

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018

6 strategies to get out of your reading rut

Books & Reading

Last month I shared a trick for when you’re stuck in a reading rut. They happen to every reader, and they’re horrible. But not insurmountable. In that post I asked ... Read more

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018

Get More Out of Your Library: a new class!

Books & Reading

Every year we survey Modern Mrs. Darcy readers and every year I’m blown away by how much you all read. Granted, this isn’t highly scientific, but with more than 5,000 ... Read more

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018

Don’t take fake breaks (and two nonfiction books to frame your summer reading)

Books & Reading, Time Management

Up today: a simple tip to help you feel less harried and two great nonfiction books to kick off summer reading season. These past few months I keep having some ... Read more