Week 3 (11/13-11/17) Book Pairings: This week, pair up a nonfiction book with a fiction title. Maybe it’s a historical novel and the real history in a nonfiction version, or a memoir and a novel, or a fiction book you’ve read and you would like recommendations for background reading. You can be as creative as you... Continue Reading →

Sometimes, life only lets you do a little bit of something you love. Years ago I shrugged off the bulk of my perfectionism and realized that being able to just participate a little is fine. Doing something is better than doing nothing. I mean, as a perfectionist knows, it doesn't feel "fine" but you just... Continue Reading →

This is, hands down, my favorite reading month of the whole year. Honestly. This is my sixth (wow!) year participating. The last two years I was a little distracted by my Cybils Judging responsibilities. This year I have cleared the deck completely and it will be NonFiction for as much as I want. And, after... Continue Reading →

The first tip to staying organized? Reading things all the way through. I picked up this book because I thought it was called "Order from Chaos." I thought about DNFing the book when I heard the subtitle but stayed to learn what it is like to stay organized when your brain works against that goal.... Continue Reading →

I haven't posted here for nearly six months. Where did I go? To deal with a thousand different things in life. I didn't even read that much. But I have always said that the real beauty of books is that they don't judge, they just quietly wait for you to come back. And this blog... Continue Reading →

Leslie Jordan is one of those actors that brings me such joy, I literally squeal when I see him on the screen! This was the loveliest way to spend four hours and I was so sad when it ended. SYNOPSIS Viral sensation and Emmy Award-winner Leslie Jordan regales fans with entertaining stories about the odd,... Continue Reading →