I just had a book event at Mend Provisions in Minneapolis. It’s always nice to sign books in your hometown. I’ve attended book events on both sides of the table, so to speak and they can really go either way.
Read MoreWell, opening time is getting closer: The Optimist comes out Tuesday.
Read MoreBooks by friends, family and myself. Call it a self-interested gift guide.
Read MoreQuarantine is a good time to read. It’s not, alas, a good time for bookstores.
Read MoreIt’s a strange and sad time. We want to feel solidarity with other people, but what the moment calls for (and longer than a moment, unfortunately) is solitude. So let’s withdraw, even if it’s against our nature, and let’s talk about important books. This is historical fiction, sweeping series that make you feel part of something. These novels connect you to the culture. You might have been avoiding them, you might be intimidated, you might think you’re not ready to step into the deep end. Oh, but you are.
Read MoreWhy do I love buying books but hate buying an electronic books? I’m sure it involves some outdated romance with the object of a book itself and the prospect of assembling a library. An audio book is just code—you don’t find a forgotten concert ticket between the pages when you open it. Regardless, I’ve been very enthralled with the Libby app, which allows you to check out audio books from your local library for free. It’s a delight.
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