I saw this on Twitter this morning (thanks to @readandbreathe, follow me @rebf):In celebration of National Library Week (beginning April 12), author Laurie R. King is offering three spectacular prizes - two go to you, one goes to a library of your choice - in return for your library fantasy. Not a fantasy involving a … Continue reading Fantasy Library

After about a week hiatus, I'm back to the blog world, and what do I find?A Prolific Blogger Award from the lovely Catherine Ensley at Words World and Wings!My very first blog award, for being prolific, no less, and I'm not even around to enjoy it. Always that way, huh? So, better late than never, … Continue reading I’d like to thank the Academy…

Hello, again, loyal readers,It is I, the non-alarmist, bringing you more alarming news from the front lines of the independent book-selling world. (To read the first "Bookselling in Crisis" post, go here.) Today I am here to report on the recent crisis concerning publishing representatives (hereafter referred to as "reps"). Reps are the biggest connection … Continue reading Bookselling in Crisis, Part 2

Hello,It is I, the non-alarmist, bringing you more alarming news from the front lines of the independent book-selling world. (To read the first "Bookselling in Crisis" post, go here.) Today I am here to report on the recent crisis concerning publishing representatives (hereafter referred to as "reps"). Reps are the biggest connection between booksellers and … Continue reading Bookselling in Crisis

I warn you this post has very little to do with books and everything to do with spreading the word about some amazing local highlights. My sister was visiting this weekend. We managed to cram our personal favorites of the Pioneer Valley into the 48 hours that she was here. It proved to be one … Continue reading Pioneer Valley Weekend Fun

Back in September of '09 (I know, so long ago), I was interviewed for Jeff Rivera's Reluctant Reader blog. I really enjoyed answering the questions - as you might have guessed, talking about books, and children's books in particular, are subjects on which I can pontificate for hours. I didn't remember to post it then, … Continue reading Interview

The Huffington Post loves bookshelves as much as you and me!(Thanks to Shane for bringing this to my attention.)

Apparently these are Things Librarians Fancy. Is this true? Across the board? Can other book-related but non-librarian people fancy these things too? Just wondering.