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Maybe what we do to ourselves in covering up our truths is more painful than the original secret.
E-books lack character, gravitas, and the splendor of the art form that has charmed people of all walks of life for centuries. Let me explain why I’ve decided to embrace them.
A look at an interesting book club and how they do what they do.
There was plenty of clicking and scrolling on our site last month, but readers showed these five pieces the most love overall.
When I want to go on an adventure, I read. When I need inspiration, I read. Even if I just want to have a little fun, I read. Reading can be a journey or a master class. It can awaken our desires or move us to tears. No matter your occupation or hobbies, reading informs and enhances it all. What we read is who we are. This is my conviction.
Now in her 10th decade, Joyce Varney Thompson has written a new book. Her friend and ours, Grace Cavalieri, shares a glimpse of the author's life, her inspiration, and her latest work.
Do you have any idea how important you are to books?
Is lovely writing good enough?
