Have you ever been to a modern art museum? It can be a very interesting experience, but it is definitely not for everyone. It requires a certain depth of mind and openness to be able to appreciate art that, to … Read more
I love reading out loud. No, not to myself. But I am not so discerning about my listeners – I truly believe that nobody is too old to enjoy a good story. My sons are teenagers, and my fifteen-year-old will … Read more
You know that feeling you get when you see a stunningly beautiful book cover, and your heart skips a beat? No? Maybe its just me, then. In any case, typographical covers do that to me. I find letters to be … Read more
I love kid’s books. I really love all books but have a special passion for children’s literature. My favorite books of all time are still The Secret Garden, Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, and Tikki Tikki Tembo. I love … Read more
I happen to be one of those nerdy people who love history. When I walk into a bookstore, I am always torn between books like The Rise and Fall of The Third Reich on one side and Harry Potter on … Read more
Cover redesigns have been popping up all over the place, especially with this year marking the anniversaries of popular YA novels like Harry Potter and Cassandra Clare’s City of Bones. It is always really interesting to see how new designers … Read more
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