Books & Reading

Welcome to Quick Lit, where we share short and sweet book reviews of what we’ve been reading lately. This month I’m continuing to read advance review copies for the Summer Reading ... Read more

March 6, 2019March 10, 2019

15 audiobooks read by your favorite celebrity narrators

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

It’s a trend: over the past 5 years a growing number of A-list actors have put their considerable skills to work narrating audiobooks—both contemporary hits and beloved classics. Now Audible ... Read more

February 27, 2019February 28, 2019

20 wonderful books about books and bookstores

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Here on Modern Mrs Darcy I’m happy to play host to a community of avid readers. Around here, we love books and reading. And we also love to read about ... Read more

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019

7 series to read next after you’ve run out of Louise Penny novels

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Years ago, two Canadian readers—one a friend, one a blog reader—convinced me to give Louise Penny a try. I was hooked from the start. (Although I will say to new ... Read more

February 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 book reviews of what we’ve been reading lately. This month I’ve been reading so many advance review copies for the Summer ... Read more

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

A tip for having better conversations

Books & Reading, Reflections, The Examined Life

Up for today: a few of the questions I can’t stop thinking about. A few weeks ago in the MMD Book Club, we chatted with Kelly Corrigan about her memoir ... Read more

February 13, 2019March 10, 2019

12 great books that celebrate the power of female friendship

Book Lists, Books & Reading

In the wise words of Leslie Knope, Valentine’s Day is about celebrating romance—but Galentine’s Day is about celebrating lady friends. (Funny thing, I knew this long before I actually watched ... Read more

February 6, 2019March 10, 2019

10 audiobooks to listen to while you clean, purge, and tidy

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

Back in the fall, I came across my old copy of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. I laughed, showed it to Will, and said, “Do you remember when Marie ... Read more

February 4, 2019February 10, 2019

Want to go on a blind date with a book?

Books & Reading

We tried this out last year, and it was so much fun we’re bringing it back for 2019. I went on my first blind date with a book a few years ago. I’d ... Read more

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

6 fascinating books about an unlikely favorite subject

Book Lists, Books & Reading

Does every reader hold an unexpected fascination with an unlikely subject? I’d like to think so, and I know mine—I’m fascinated by urban planning. I love to know how things ... Read more

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Books & Reading

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

15 audiobooks read by your favorite celebrity narrators

20 wonderful books about books and bookstores

7 series to read next after you’ve run out of Louise Penny novels

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

A tip for having better conversations

12 great books that celebrate the power of female friendship

10 audiobooks to listen to while you clean, purge, and tidy

Want to go on a blind date with a book?

6 fascinating books about an unlikely favorite subject