There’s a great little book that is the perfect antidote for those who just can’t seem to make time to read. Smith Magazine, an online literary journal, asked their […]
Did every creative person go to Oberlin?
In the past month or so, Gary Shteyngart has been on the talk show circuit (even appearing on NPR’s Whad’Ya Know?). He’s been promoting his memoir entitled […]
Local Author Interview with Brad Ricca
The Cedar-Coventry Author Series, an ongoing collaboration between Coventry Library, Apple Tree Books and Mac’s Backs Books on Coventry which showcases local authors. We are […]
A Reading Life
If you’re reading a blog about books, you’re probably one of us: a habitual reader. Your life is measured out in pages rather than coffee […]
The Immortal Henrietta
It’s taken me a while to pick up The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks because the appeal of reading about a woman’s cells and how […]
Because That’s Where the Money Is
I love the framework J.R. Moehringer uses to tell the story of Willie, the actor, Sutton, the legendary bank robber. It begins with Sutton’s release […]
Peninsula of Lies
Peninsula of Lies: A True Story of A Mysterious Birth and Taboo Love by Edward Ball. Catchy title, isn’t it? I saw this book on […]
Unbroken
Growing up in the 1930s, Louis Zamperini possessed a mischievous and restless spirit and an innate optimism that would become his greatest gift. His older […]
Great Summer Reading-Murder, Madness, Obsession
I have a crush on David Grann. There, I’ve said it. Even though it’s just a literary crush, please don’t tell my husband. If you pick […]