Tag Archives: bookish magic
The importance of independent bookstores
In a recent interview with PBS, Ann Patchett, bestselling author of books like Bel Canto, State of Wonder and the just-released novel Commonwealth, discussed her involvement with Parnassus Books, an independent bookstore in Nashville. (The entire interview is great, but skip ahead to about 5:18 to hear specifically about the store.) When asked why independent bookstores […]
The right one at the right time: the beauty of bookish fate
Certain books come to you only when they are meant to, when you are ready to receive whichever message they carry within their pages. However these books appear, they show up at a time when you need them most. That’s one of the most magical things about books. It’s as if they possess intuitive powers, […]
Unlocking Worlds: A Reading Companion for Book Lovers, by Sally Allen
Unlocking Worlds: A Reading Companion for Book Lovers, by Sally Allen *Disclaimer: I received a free, digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review* If you’re like me, you’re a sucker for books about books. Any volume that will serve to point me in the direction of more good reads is one […]