I did a little research on some of the books that were banned over the last century; and I just don’t understand the audacity of people who want books banned, and which ones they challenge.
My first question, and maybe one of the most important for society to think about, is how can an educational institute […]

One of the best smells in the world to me is an old used bookstore. I love the way you can almost taste the books lying on the shelves waiting for someone to notice. Browsing an old book store is like looking for that perfect puppy at the SPCA. If books could be […]

Disclaimer: I reserve the right to change my opinion after I read more biographical information on the man’s life
All month, I have been thinking about Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I can’t for the life of me figure out why I am still reading his work. I really feel very […]

I don’t remember what my favorite book was when I was a child. I know I enjoyed every Nancy Drew ever written. I had a couple of “classic collections.” I found Stephen King when I was twelve; mostly because his books were insanely long. As I got older, I realized Stephen […]

When I lived in New Mexico, I bought this chair.
It was the first piece of furniture I’d ever bought; it was second-hand, broken in well and only cost fifty dollars - ottoman included.
This chair became my safe haven. This magnificent chair wrapped its arms around me and allowed me to weep for hours as I […]