Today is the first business day of February. This isn’t an easy month—or an easy season—for many of us. (Although January gave me such a beating this year I think ... Read more
We’re in full hygge-mode at my house with homemade soups and stews on the stove, cozy blankets draped over the armchairs, and a new jigsaw puzzle on the table almost ... Read more
This year I’ve enjoyed regularly posting what I learned—from the serious to the silly—nearly every month. Today I’m sharing a few noteworthy things I learned in 2019, especially those things that ... Read more
I love to do a little bit of reflection at year’s end, but I don’t make it complicated. Around my house we’ve been using the same two questions for years to ... Read more
Last week I shared my favorite books of 2019. To make it easier on myself, I divided my favorites list into favorite print books and favorite audiobooks. For me, the ... Read more
About this time last year, my husband Will and I went to Scotland. It was our first trip, and we loved it. We were there for a week, which was ... Read more
After sharing our MMD gift guide for book lovers and our 15 bookish gifts for kids who love to read, we heard one question over and over: But Anne, what’s ... Read more
Five years ago, I would have told you adamantly that by nature, I am not a collector. My fellow book people would often express surprise that I’m not into box ... Read more
The other night over dinner my family reached a consensus: Thanksgiving is the best holiday. You might think that four kids, ages nine to sixteen, would be more into gifts, ... Read more
