Bending the Narrative Arc

Learning from missteps while taking the next steps.

Companionable Characters

Elizabeth Bowen’s relatable novel makes a fine fellow traveler.

Notes from the Beach

Sensing poetry in the waves.

Guided by Books

How stories map the way during my darkest times.

A Classic(s) Dilemma

Read what you like or what you should?

The Composition of a Compilation

Defining our language helps define us.

No Skimming Aloud

Reading to others all but guarantees focus.