Monthly Archives: November 2011

Magpie Monday

Here are some shiny things that caught my eye recently: ♦ At left is my favorite book cover of the week for What It Means to Be Human: Historical Reflections from 1791 to the Present by Joanna Bourke (click to … Continue reading

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The Giving of Thanks: Book Edition

In honor of the holiday, I thought I’d talk a little about things I’m thankful for—yes, I’m thankful for my family, friends, and students, but today I’m going to talk about a few books for which I give thanks. But … Continue reading

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Magpie Monday

Here are some shiny things that caught my eye recently: ♦ In today’s housing market, here’s the route I may need to go: Via. ♦ For something a bit more expansive, click through to check out more pictures of Hope … Continue reading

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Patricia A. McKillip’s Harrowing the Dragon

In fantasy circles, Patricia A. McKillip has long been considered a consummate stylist, and her style has been the main reason I have read thirteen of her novels (with several more to read on my shelf). I was particularly interested … Continue reading

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Magpie Monday

Here are some shiny things that caught my eye recently: ♦ My friend Andrea sent me the link to “Late Bloomers” by Malcolm Gladwell over at The New Yorker. A fascinating article! (And one that lifted my over-40 spirits.) ♦ … Continue reading

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