Reading Challenge

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

January 7, 2019August 7, 2019

What I’m (probably) reading for the 2019 Reading Challenge

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The 2019 Reading Challenge is here! Today I’m sharing the books I’m thinking of reading in 2019. In most categories, I share three titles I’m considering reading. I won’t read all ... Read more

December 12, 2018August 7, 2019

The 2019 Reading Challenge

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Devoted readers and aspiring readers: want to get more out of your reading life in 2019? We’ve got a challenge just for you, and a free reading challenge kit to ... Read more

December 5, 2018August 7, 2019

16 short books to knock out your reading challenge

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As the end of the year approaches, I’ve heard from many of you who tell me you’re pushing to meet your reading goals for the year: you still have plenty ... Read more

November 5, 2018February 14, 2022

15 engaging and inspiring memoirs I keep coming back to

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The eleventh category in the 2018 Reading Challenge is “a memoir, biography, or book of creative nonfiction.” I love all three genres, but when it comes to books I’m likely ... Read more

September 24, 2018February 14, 2022

20 books worth your reading time that have been banned at some point

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Every September the American Library Association celebrates the freedom to read with Banned Books Week, happening now, conveniently timed with our next category for the 2018 MMD Reading Challenge: “a book that was ... Read more

September 21, 2018August 28, 2019

16 books recommended by indie booksellers

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The ninth category in this year’s Reading Challenge is “a book recommended by a librarian or indie bookseller.” This is your nudge to engage with the librarians and booksellers in ... Read more

August 29, 2018March 17, 2021

10 books in translation for Women in Translation month

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Here on Modern Mrs Darcy, we’re longtime advocated of reading works in translation. When you read works that weren’t written in your native language, you get out of your own ... Read more

August 24, 2018September 10, 2021

Tell me about your favorite authors

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A few weeks ago my local bookstore’s newsletter popped into my inbox, sharing the news that Liane Moriarty is coming to town, just two days after her new book Nine ... Read more

July 11, 2018August 7, 2019

20 absorbing doorstop novels for your summer reading list

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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

get more out of your (reading) life

Reading Challenge

6 fascinating books about urban planning

What I’m (probably) reading for the 2019 Reading Challenge

The 2019 Reading Challenge

16 short books to knock out your reading challenge

15 engaging and inspiring memoirs I keep coming back to

20 books worth your reading time that have been banned at some point

16 books recommended by indie booksellers

10 books in translation for Women in Translation month

Tell me about your favorite authors

20 absorbing doorstop novels for your summer reading list