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Literary Linking: August 22 – 26
My favorite bookish links from the week of August 22 – 26: New Study Shows Reading Harry Potter Lowers Americans’ Opinions of Donald Trump “Because Trump’s political views are widely viewed as opposed to the values espoused in the Harry Potter series,” Mutz writes in the study, “exposure to the Potter series may play an…
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Bookish Shopping: NYC Edition
I’m happy to report that I made it to all the literary stops on my NYC itinerary, and I have some fabulous purchases to show for it. If you’re in the city, drop by the Mo Willems Exhibit at The New York Historical Society or The Strand to find the items I bought. But if…
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Literary Linking: August 15 – 19
My favorite bookish links from the week of August 15 – 19: What President Obama Is Reading This Summer “President Obama is on Martha’s Vineyard for his annual vacation, and he’s packed a hearty and diverse book bag for the beach.” The Hamilton Reading List: For Those Kids That Just Can’t Get Enough “I know…
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A Book Nerd in NYC: Itinerary
Today my husband and I embark on a trip to New York City to celebrate my birthday, and while turning 33 is kind of “meh,” our trip is going to be fantastic! NYC is a book-lovers paradise and we have some great literary stops on our itinerary: The Art and Whimsy of Mo Willems…
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Review: The Woman in Cabin 10
Title: The Woman in Cabin 10 Author: Ruth Ware Genre: Thriller/Suspense Grade: B+ Plot: Lo Blacklock, a journalist working her way up the ladder at a British travel mag, has been given the chance to prove herself on an assignment covering the maiden voyage of a fabulous boutique cruise ship. It seems like a…
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Literary Linking: August 8 – 12
My favorite bookish links from the week of August 8 -12: The Merits of Reading Real Books To Your Children “A new Harry Potter book and a new round of stories about midnight book release parties reminded me of the persistent power of words printed on a page to shape children’s lives.” From Preschool…








