Buckle up for some humblebragging. I could read before kindergarten. In fact, when I went into kindergarten, I once got in trouble for reading the teacher’s lesson plans. THAT WERE IN CURSIVE. In first grade, during reading time, the teacher sent me to the class with fourth- and fifth-graders to read with them. All throughContinue reading “Forever a bookworm”
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Afraid of the future
After a recent conversation weighing the pros and cons of real books you can hold and turn the pages of versus a Kindle or a Nook: “But I don’t want a hologram library!” – Baby Einstein
Today, we turn 2
Two years. If you’d have told me this day two years ago that I’d have a blog I’d keep up with – and that people would actually read – two years later, I’d have laughed at you. I’ve started blogs before. One was in college and was lame and I didn’t write much and ifContinue reading “Today, we turn 2”
Take a look, it’s in a book
A few months ago, I went to Half-Price Books (best bookstore in the world, if you ask me) and spent about $50 buying a huge stack of books. On account of I LOVE TO READ. So this week’s suggestions are authors I think you should check out. It’ll be worth it, I promise. Have IContinue reading “Take a look, it’s in a book”
Happy birthday, lil’ blog
Today is my blog’s first birthday. And what a year it’s been. Exactly one year ago today I sat down at my computer and thought, “hey, I should start a blog.” I didn’t have a purpose for it, other than to share with my friends and family – and other random people that stumbled uponContinue reading “Happy birthday, lil’ blog”
I’m gonna need a bigger bookshelf
My perfect day – if I could have a day just to do this and nothing else – would include little more than a comfortable chair and a stack of books. Oh, and lunch delivered from McAlister’s. Seriously though. I love to read. Always have. And I’m pretty good at it. Insert moment of shamelessContinue reading “I’m gonna need a bigger bookshelf”
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