Since I've been spending most of my time writing Down Salem Way, a lot of my reading has been about either the Salem Witch Trials or life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. One of my favorite parts of writing historical fiction is learning about the time period I'm writing about. I had a pretty good … Continue reading Books About Life During the Salem Witch Trials
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What I’m Reading: A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That
As summer is winding down and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are on the horizon, I find myself spending a lot of time reading lately. There are a lot of really good, really interesting books out there these days and I've found a few that have caught my attention. Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng I … Continue reading What I’m Reading: A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That
Five Books I’ve Been Enjoying
There's a Reason They Call a Ph.D. a Terminal Degree You do feel a bit terminal (as in brain dead) when you finish a Ph.D. The other day I saw a tweet from Dr. Witch Hazel (@HazelMonforton) that summed up my reading experience while working on my doctorate: Random guy: Oh wow you have a … Continue reading Five Books I’ve Been Enjoying
Four Book Recommendations: An Eclectic List
I'm Taking Time to Read Nonfiction Normally, I read a lot of fiction, mainly historical fiction (surprised, right?), but this summer I was bitten by the Hamilton: An American Musical bug like so many of you. Not only have I listened to the soundtrack more times than I can count (I’m pretty sure I could perform … Continue reading Four Book Recommendations: An Eclectic List
Charlie Britten at The Anne of Green Gables Museum
Visiting Prince Edward Island Here are Charlie Britten's thoughts about her time at the Anne of Green Gables Museum on Prince Edward Island. Anne of Green Gables was one of my favorite books when I was a child, and the museum sounds like someplace I'd like to visit. Visiting the Land of Green … Continue reading Charlie Britten at The Anne of Green Gables Museum
Books Are Dead? Not While Powell’s Lives.
The amazing Powell's City of Books. Every city needs one. Remember Book Stores? Today I saw an empty store where a Borders used to be, and I sniffled when I realized the building is now a Ross Dress-For-Less. I have nothing against Ross Dress-For-Less—I found some cute luggage there once—but as I drove past I … Continue reading Books Are Dead? Not While Powell’s Lives.