Today’s task for Book Blogger Appreciation Week is to introduce ourselves through five books. Here’s “Me” : 1. The book that proved to me that African-American history is American history and that my history schooling needed a lot of updating … Continue reading →
The Open Suitcase, the travel blog founded by Cathy Bennett Kopf, interviewed me about how to use library resources for rewarding armchair travel. Our collaborative piece turned out even better than I imagined. Cathy is a terrific editor! Join us … Continue reading →
I wrote a piece that just got published on Huffington Post in the Travel section: 5 Steps to Prepare for a Trip Like a Librarian. I’d like to write more travel articles, so you can help my efforts by reading … Continue reading →
There’s a Review-a-thon going on over at The Book Vixen. I’ve got three reviews ready to be written with good notes in place: The latest three novels in Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson series (done! and scheduled for June 29) Devil in … Continue reading →
The Summer 2015 Mini Bloggiesta is this weekend! Check out the sign-up post for details about this terrific event for sprucing up our blogs in the company of others. About six weeks ago, I panicked when I realized that my … Continue reading →
My Review-a-thon was successful! Here’s my list: Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin (scheduled for Saturday) Sundown Towns by James W. Loewen (scheduled for June 1) Two “Elemental Blessings” novels by Sharon Shinn (scheduled for Thursday) Doodle Revolution by Sunni … Continue reading →
I’m so behind on my reviews, right now! I either need to read slower or write faster. I’m hoping that a nice, long, holiday Review-a-Thon will help me make some progress. Here are the details from Brianna, The Book Vixen: … Continue reading →
I don’t normally do a month-in-review post, but I wanted to participate in the first Month in Review meme at The Book Date. So, I’ll cobble together something. I’ll do better next month! Books Read in March Reluctantly Charmed by … Continue reading →
Good morning! Time: // 8:37 am. The scene: // Sunny and but not as warm as it looks. We may get rain later. The weather forecaster promises a spring-like week ahead after a rather dreary return to winter last week — … Continue reading →
Belle Wong, aka Ms. Bookish, provided Bloggiesta with a mini-challenge to create a treasure trove of blog post ideas. Check out the prize she’s offering — gorgeous art cards! I tried three of her methods and came up with more than … Continue reading →