“What really knocks me out is a book, when you’re all done reading it, you wish that the author that…
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writing & reading
A good book changes us, inspires us, perhaps even answers a few of life’s questions. Over the years, I’ve shared many personal favorites and this community of passionate readers has responded in kind, with hundreds of book recommendations offered in the comments. You’ll find reviews here, gift suggestions, and lists of favorites, as well as observations about the writing life. Dive in. Read more about what writing & reading mean to me, or browse the archive of stories below.
Soft Opening
In the restaurant business they call it a soft opening: the tables are set, the staff is fully engaged, and…
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Getting Naked
Writing is so hard. I am always convinced that it must be harder for me than it is for everyone…
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Paperback reflections, thank you, and a free book. . .
I tried, a year ago when my book was published, to see what was ahead. And of course it soon…
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The Shallows
It is August and the goldenrod is in bloom alongside the road. Last night, I lay in bed, windows opened…
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Otherwise
We bike seven and a half miles up the road from our house, past hay fields and horses and silent,…
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