Ladies, the first book club session of the year is about to be called to order. Are you ready with your book choices? Here are several great options—some currently on the shelves, others coming later this spring—that are sure to generate a lot of conversation. The Boston Girl Anita Diamant Brand new in stores, the author of […]
In this inspirational page turner, author Earle Martin shares the story of how his autistic grandson, Charlie, profoundly changed his life. Through describing his walk with Charlie and their experiences together, Martin not only shapes a beautiful story but also helps the reader reflect on a special friend or relationship that has had a […]
After her husband went to rehab for his drug addiction in 2003, Marta Maranda did something very unusual: She checked herself in. Sober. “Rehab was the last place I thought I would end up,” she says, adding that she has never even had a cup of coffee in her life. “Checking myself in was the […]
It’s impossible to sit across the table from Robert Baittie and not feel hopeful. He radiates a positivity that’s contagious. His is not a shallow perkiness, but rather the deep comfort and calm of a truly content person. A sunny disposition is easy to maintain when things are good, but a truer measure of character […]
Confession: I’m addicted to audiobooks. Since I became a member of Audible about a year ago, I just can’t stop listening to memoirs, novels, nonfiction books, YA titles—you name it. I listen while working out, doing craft projects, cooking, falling asleep and best of all, while traveling. Now, I never leave my house without an […]
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‘Tis the season not just to give, but also to share—and nothing’s better than sharing your favorite reads. Something that touched you is likely to also impact a friend, right? Whether it’s great fiction or an inspirational memoir, these are the kinds of books to make your bestie call or text a big “thank you.” […]
When choosing holiday gifts for kids, don’t forget the fine print. Great books can provide hours of entertainment during cold weather and weeks off school. Updating your pre-schoolers storytime library? Consider new titles like “Skippyjon Jones Snow What” (Dial Books for Young Readers), “Happy Holidays Ladybug Girl!” (Penguin Books) and “The Book with No Pictures” […]
“I wish we could be braver.” It was an answer to a question unrelated to my conversation with best-selling author Cheryl Strayed. I asked her about a project of her husband’s (documentarian Brian Lindstrom), a story about a mentally ill man that died in police custody. Was there anything to be learned from that experience that could be applied […]
It’s the month of Thanksgiving—the annual call for gratitude as we wind down one year and gear up for another. Each year I like to look back at the books I’ve read and pause to consider which ones left a special mark, the ones I would recommend without hesitation. As we head into the holiday […]
