If you don't follow me on Instagram or Twitter, then there's a remote possibility that you don't know how much I love my dogs. I'm absolutely one of those people who anthropomorphizes and has full-on discussions with them on a daily basis because they are the only ones who truly understand me. We have dance parties, cuddle sessions, and study dates regularly and I love them to … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
Nafisi’s New Book Links Fiction and Democracy
From the author of Reading Lolita in Tehran comes a mind-expanding followup called The Republic of Imagination. The idea for the book is the result of a question about whether Americans appreciate their fiction and spirals into an analysis of three American classics and their impact on our democratic ideals. The driving argument through the book is that to appreciate … [Read more...]
Convince Me to Read These Daunting Books
Earlier this week, I started reading my first Tolstoy. After years of being afraid to pick up Anna Karenina (what if I don't like it?!), I finally decided to bite the bullet. This comes on the heels of my reading a few books on the 1001 Books to Read Before You Die list (Babbitt, A Prayer for Owen Meany), which has made me a bit more adventurous and willing to try a few more of … [Read more...]
TLC Book Tours: The Vineyard by Michael Hurley (Book Review)
You might not know who Michael Hurley is, but you should. When I heard that TLC Book Tours was hosting him, I greedily emailed and asked to be a part of his tour because his first book was wonderful and he really outdid himself with his second. The Vineyard is a tale both hopeful and tragic, with an ending that will leave you lost in thought for days after you finished … [Read more...]
Authors and Public Speaking: What NOT To Say
Today I have author J.J. Hensley guest posting about what you should and shouldn't say while being an author in public. Enjoy!Authors and Public Speaking: What NOT To SayMany people don’t realize that being a published author can mean one has to become competent areas other than writing. If the author is independent or has published with small presses (as I have), then … [Read more...]