Category: The Examined Life

Ducks and sponges.

I’m reading an interesting book right now: Catherine Crawford’s The Highly Intuitive Child: A Guide to Understanding and Parenting Unusually Sensitive

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Avoiding burnout in an age of busyness

On burnout.

I’ve had burnout on the brain lately, because the topic is everywhere: in my inbox, in the books I’m reading, in

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The MMD Summer Reading Guide

your guide to reliable readerly joy this summer

  • 35 new recommendations for 2026
  • ‘For Fans Of’ feature to help you see which are right for you
  • Live Unboxing event Thursday May 14th
  • Refresh your TBR and reduce FOMO
  • Read with confidence this summer

a gateway

to reliable joy this summer

Our 15th Summer Reading Guide is coming May 14th.  Pre-order now and plan to join us on May 14th for Unboxing—the best book party of the year!

Buckle Up!

It’s almost time for the Summer Reading Guide. Order now and plan to join us on May 15th for Unboxing—the best book party of the year!

summer reading starts May 16th

Grab your Summer Reading Guide and join us for the best book party of the year!