Valentine’s Day Gifts for Book Lovers

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Gifts for Book Lovers

Stumped about what to get that voracious reader on your Christmas list? Here are suggestions from a voracious reader and new author for your consideration. Please note that some of the links in these suggestions may include an affiliate link (which means I make a few...

Amusing My Muse

My imaginary writing muse is easily bored. I believe she has a T-type personality. You know, the kind of thrill addict who feeds on adrenaline and sweat. She prefers to hover behind me near deadlines, encouraging me to finish while mocking me for waiting so long to...

Banned Books Week

Debate rages on about book banning. I believe we can agree that adults in the United States have the freedom to read whatever they choose to read. Our minds are fully formed at about age 21, according to neuroscience. Age-appropriate Reading X-rated, R-rated, and...

How Many Banned Books Have You Read?

The American Library Association tracks requests to ban books. Sure, I think we can all agree that the Kama Sutra would be inappropriate for a grade-school library even though it could be considered a picture book. But what if your local public library removed all...