Darker and colder doesn’t have to mean boring. The earlier sunset provides opportunities to catch up on reading, revisit an old hobby, and binge-watch that series you’ve had queued up for a while. Here are the things that have captivated me this winter.
Read MoreTo get myself in the spooky way, this October I piled on the scary books. Though I am sure these selections may be considered only mildly creepy by some, to me, they are chilling. They are all under 300 pages, written by women, and perfect for a light, literary fright.
Read MoreHigh school reading lists are the subject of debate, outrage, and, frequently, chagrin. Everyone from teachers to preachers to parents to politicians have strong opinions on what teenagers should or should not be required to read in school. Rather than haggling about titles and content, students want to know two things:
How long is the book?
Is it remotely interesting?
