I read Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear last weekend. While I don’t normally review novels on this site, I thought I’d highlight a nonfiction book that may especially resonate with some of you fellow writers and other creative people. Unlike other books on how to unlock creativity or be a writer, Gilbert’s book is … [Read more…]
I’ve been keeping track of all the books I’ve read for the past five years on a Google spreadsheet. It’s allowed me to record what I’ve read, when, and what I thought about it, not to mention other categories that aren’t tracked on reading sites like Goodreads: whether a story is self-published for instance, or if I read it … [Read more…]
I’m happy to announce that Anna Schumacher, one of the recent Writers Who Read, is currently holding a giveaway on Goodreads for signed hardcover copies of both her books, END TIMES and CHILDREN OF THE EARTH. The giveaway ends July 22nd, so if this is your bag, enter soon! Want to know more about CHILDREN OF THE … [Read more…]
We’re not even through July yet, I know, but as someone who believes in anticipation being a key part of happiness, I’ve been noting on my calendar the books, shows, and movies releasing that I’m most looking forward to as the summer wanes and the school year begins (and beyond). Here are ten, in the order of … [Read more…]
Next week marks the one-year anniversary of the Writers Who Read interview series! Since I’m taking a break from the series for July, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the writers who’ve participated in the series thus far, as well as others who’ve read and supported it. The series has been very rewarding … [Read more…]
I’ve always enjoyed reading, but lately I’ve realized how crucial it is to my physical health. A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with severe hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease, which was good only in that it explained a list of odd symptoms I’d tallied for months: unexplained weight loss, tremors in my hands, a fast heart … [Read more…]
I read a lot. I love books. But sometimes this reading life makes me crazy. Here are ten ways to tell if books have driven you batty too. 1.) The Doorstopper Dread Your friend recommends this incredible book he’s just read. It’s beautiful, it’s one of a kind, it’s…nine hundred pages long. Everyone knows … [Read more…]
I’ve had a few books in the past year that I’ve read at warp speed–unable to put the book down to find out what happens next, reading it at every free moment, finishing it within a day or two. I’ll often give these books a better rating because I figure since I read them fast, … [Read more…]
To me, one of the most fascinating questions that has come out of the Writers Who Read interview has been the one that asks writers what kind of books they are drawn to, beyond the usual answers of solid storytelling and writing. I love reading these answers, especially ones that mention very specific story features, … [Read more…]
Along with my writing and personal resolutions for the year, I’ve thought about what I want to read in 2015. Although, because often I feel guilt or pressure to read certain books, I’m trying to not commit to any book challenges to keep the joy in my reading. Trying. Still trying. But there are definitely specific … [Read more…]