How Much Does Truth Matter in Memoir?
You may have read that CBS has uncovered a controversy surrounding Greg Mortenson’s bestselling memoir, Three Cups of Tea. The memoir and its sequel, Stones into Schools, describe Mortenson’s encounter...
View ArticleWhy Read?
In the digital age, much of our information comes to us through text. Text messages and Facebook posts from friends, emails from coworkers, a report on new advances in your field, twitter updates,...
View ArticleStrategies to Glean More from Stories You Love
Aside from putting into practice all those reading strategies you learned in high school (noticing themes; classifying conflicts according to the man vs. nature, man vs. himself paradigms), how can you...
View ArticleLiterary Roundup
I’m a little short on folks to guest post, so if you want to share the 5 books you can’t live without, send me an email! (books.distilled at gmail dot com) I’ve been reading a lot of fantastic books...
View ArticleBooks I Can’t Wait to Read: Fall 2011 Edition
These are the books crowding the top of my to-read list. Anticipate with me, friends! There’s a little chill in the air, and it’s time to snuggle up with a cup of tea and the latest read. Karl...
View ArticleA Letter to Kathleen Norris
Happy Thursday, folks! I though I’d share something a little different with you today. I am a huge fan of Kathleen Norris, who wrote spiritual memoirs Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, The...
View ArticleBringing Reading to Life: Setting
Okay, first things first: until tomorrow at 5:00 PM EST, you can tell me about the best book you’ve read recently and get entered to win a $5 giftcard to Powell’s Books. Jump on it! Second thing:...
View ArticleHow Do You Get Your Book Fix?
First things first: Last Sunday I invited you to share the best book you’ve read recently. Celeste is the winner of the $5 Powell’s gift card for her recommendation of Shantaram, which she calls “the...
View ArticleBest Holiday Books to Give as Gifts: Christmas 2011
Happy December! Below you’ll find 50 books that will make the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Feel free to add suggestions in the comments! If you order through the link to Powell’s, you’re...
View Article
