“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 […]
October isn’t just for playing in the fallen leaves—it’s for cuddling up together on the sofa with a scary read. For kids… The Wolves in the Walls Neil Gaiman Lucy hears wolves in the walls. Her brother thinks she’s bats. Her dad just plays the tuba. It’s a wonderful, suspenseful tale from the magic […]
Beach season may be over, but relaxing with a good read? It never goes out of style. This fall, there’s no shortage of books that will entertain, educate and feed the soul: The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self-Control Walter Mischel Coming this September, psychologist Walter Mischel covers the concept of self-control and its benefits, including […]
It’s the time of year that everyone—everything—changes. A new school year is in session, the sweaters come out, and the leaves come off. What better time to embrace the possibility of change in you? Here are eight great selections worth a read. How the World Sees You: Discover Your Highest Value Through the Science […]
I won’t lie—I love a good hardcover book. My love for words on paper still has me holding off an e-reader. That, and the fear of sand, surf and sunscreen goobing it up. Still, lugging a hardcover book to the beach or on vacation can prove cumbersome, so the e-reader is looking better and […]
Memorial Day through Labor Day—summer is here! You may be staring down 12 weeks of open space on the calendar, but trust us, it’s going to go fast. Fill it up with fun! We’ve got great guides to get you going, tons of things to do and places to go, and as always, recommendations […]
Since when did a book club have to be all about the ladies? A superficial look at statistics suggests that women do read more than men. In fact, a Slate article points to 2012 numbers that indicate while 67 percent of women read at least one book a year, just 45 percent of men spend […]
With summer breezes come seemingly more opportunities to turn a few pages—including those in a favorite summer read. Whether it’s the beach or the backyard, here are several great selections that’ll pair nicely with a tall lemonade. The Tao of Martha: My Year of LIVING; Or, Why I’m Never Getting All That Glitter […]
Memorial Day through Labor Day—summer is here! You may be staring down 12 weeks of open space on the calendar, but trust us, it’s going to go fast. Fill it up with fun! We’ve got great guides to get you going, tons of things to do and places to go, and as always, recommendations every […]
