Did you celebrate your 40th birthday by writing a book? Adeola Adekugbe did! She decided to commemorate the occasion by thanking the many people who have impacted her life and helped her along the way to become the woman that she is today. I love that! Adeola prefaces her book by referring to the poem … Continue reading Review of Celebrating Milestones by Adeola Adekugbe
What to Read Next?
How do you decide what to read? Do you scan the latest bestseller lists? Do you have a library of unread books where you just close your eyes and reach for one? Does a friend inspire you to read the great book they just finished? I had a lot of time to ponder this question … Continue reading What to Read Next?
Louisa May Alcott’s First Novel, The Inheritance
Written in 1849, first discovered in 1988 and published in 1997, The Inheritance, as expected, is a breath of fresh air. This is no surprise, considering the era in which it was written, when writers consistently wrote with dignity, delicacy, insight, and restraint. It is considered Alcott’s first novel, written when she was only seventeen … Continue reading Louisa May Alcott’s First Novel, The Inheritance
5 Hours in the Library and No Reading Allowed
Our grade 12 students did their final exams last week and I helped supervise the tests. I was with students in the library, and as supervisors, our job is to move among the students to ensure security, so we are not allowed to sit, catch up on our work, or check emails. Or read! … Continue reading 5 Hours in the Library and No Reading Allowed
Louisa May Alcott’s Pauline’s Passion and Punishment
“To and fro, like a wild creature in its cage, paced that handsome woman, with bent head, locked hands, and restless steps.” We know Louisa May Alcott by her most popular books showing life in the late 1800’s that give us a safe, warm feeling. Most are stories of the March family: Jo’s Boys, … Continue reading Louisa May Alcott’s Pauline’s Passion and Punishment
The Versatility of Louisa May Alcott: Behind a Mask
Little Women, Little Men, Jo’s Boys, Eight Cousins, Good Wives. We know Louisa May Alcott by her most popular books, stories of the March family, depicting life in the late 1800’s that give us a safe, warm feeling. In my Books Read binder, however, are some lesser-known tales by Alcott. One of these stories … Continue reading The Versatility of Louisa May Alcott: Behind a Mask
Book Review of This Day: A Collection of Simple Prayers
As I mentioned in my last post, I have a new treasure that I picked up recently at my favorite used bookstore, Better Books and Bibles. It was made from prayers used in the Daily Broadcast Service of the BBC radio program, compiled by an unnamed and un-credited person. There are no dates that I … Continue reading Book Review of This Day: A Collection of Simple Prayers
Better Books and Bibles store in Calgary
One of my favorite places in this whole city is a particular bookstore, which has not only new books, but also used books, and not only that but also Christian books. I consider it a Mecca for booklovers and treasure hunters. Last week I treated myself to a browsing session at their new location. They … Continue reading Better Books and Bibles store in Calgary
Book Review of Thorn in My Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs
I have been perusing my binder full of book reviews, which I’ve been writing for the past 20 years or so. I think I started writing them because when I find a particularly inspiring, thought-provoking, well-written book, I can’t bear to lose the memories of the experience. I love to revisit books, especially novels, the … Continue reading Book Review of Thorn in My Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs
Please Read Our Past Issues
A writer who wants to carefully target a magazine in order to make a sale will study samples of the magazine, as many writer’s guidelines suggest you do. But this can get expensive. Having gone through this experience several times, and being frugal to the core, I have a few recommendations of how to familiarize … Continue reading Please Read Our Past Issues
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