From Mediabistro’s Galley Cat comes this wonderful commencement address by Neil Gaiman at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Gaiman is not only worth reading, he is
Oh, my gosh! This book is so scary it will make you scream until you laugh, and then you will cheer for Lucy who is
Reading picture books to children can be done in many ways. If you are a teacher and your charges are very young, there is often
Rituals is the first of four volumes in a modern odyssey by Roz Kaveney. Along with Neil Gaiman and Mary Gentle, Kaveney was one of the
UNSAID, THE COMMUNICATION OF GRIEF Most of the time, I recognize the intended audience for any particular novel. It is obvious which readers will enjoy
The Peacock Emporium Jojo Moyes gives light bending depth to her characters. Sometimes, when reading a novel, I try to envision a single word that
Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East “We [the young men who won the war]
There are times I do not understand the marketing of books. By its hardcover price, $16.99, Two Boys Kissing is marketed for young adults. I
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE The other day I was at my bookshelves looking for a particular William Carlos Williams book of poetry when I spotted
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