Happy Friday, readers! This is a special weekend for me because in a few short hours we’re kicking off our inaugural MMD Book Club Retreat! Readers are coming to Louisville from all over the country to talk books, bask in ... Read more

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September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

15 fantasy novels that are grounded in reality

Book Lists, Books & Reading

I don’t read heaps of fantasy novels, but I do enjoy venturing outside my comfort zone and finding a book I absolutely love. The right fantasy novel for ... Read more

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

WSIRN Ep 199: The perils of public book recommendations

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The intro I give every week of what we do on WSIRN sounds straightforward enough – I talk to a reader about books they love, books they hate, ... Read more

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

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Happy Friday! Do you have plans for the long weekend? I plan to finish my copyedits and attend way more kids’ sporting events than I would have expected ... Read more

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

Restart your life with these 12 nonfiction titles

Book Lists, Books & Reading

When I graduated from college and entered the workforce, I assumed my school days were behind me. I was wrong. One of the shocks of my adult life ... Read more

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019

8 things I learned this summer

Bookstores, My Life, What I learned

Regular readers know I love sharing a monthly round-up of what I’ve been learning lately, ranging from the (occasionally) significant to the (mostly) shallow. This spring and summer I’ve been ... Read more

August 27, 2019August 28, 2019

WSIRN Ep 198: Reading for the FUN of it

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Ever since I visited today’s guest, Annie F. Downs, on her podcast That Sounds Fun a little while ago to talk about Summer Reading, I’ve been wanting to ... Read more

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019

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Happy Friday! This weekend we’re planning on hanging out with friends and watching kids’ sports, plus I get to load books into a brand new bookcase in my ... Read more

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

My answers to 21 frequently asked questions

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Readers, it was recently brought to my attention that my FAQ page was woefully out of date, and so today, I’m finally brushing up my answers to commonly ... Read more

August 21, 2019August 22, 2019

7 Ways To Discover Your Audiobook Style

Audiobook, Books & Reading

Adding audiobooks to your daily routine can change your reading life. Suddenly, walking the dog, doing the dishes, or waiting in the carpool lane are opportunities to sink ... Read more

August 20, 2019August 19, 2019

WSIRN Ep 197: Rebuilding a bookshelf in Paradise, California

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Today’s guest, Amelia Mattingly, went through a gut-wrenching experience that ripped her book collection away from her – shelves and all – along with countless other precious signifiers ... Read more

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15 fantasy novels that are grounded in reality

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WSIRN Ep 198: Reading for the FUN of it

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My answers to 21 frequently asked questions

7 Ways To Discover Your Audiobook Style

WSIRN Ep 197: Rebuilding a bookshelf in Paradise, California

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