March 2018 Reading
Here are some five-word book reviews for my March reading wrap-up. Taking as Fast as I Can: Fun, witty, not earth shattering Under the Volcano: Dense, symbolic, indulgent, and boring Mudbound: Had potential… Continue reading
Here are some five-word book reviews for my March reading wrap-up. Taking as Fast as I Can: Fun, witty, not earth shattering Under the Volcano: Dense, symbolic, indulgent, and boring Mudbound: Had potential… Continue reading
I’ve settled into my new assistant professor position at a university near my home. This means I commute less and read more! February was a productive month in terms of reading. Here’s what… Continue reading
At the end of each year, many of us reflect on who we are what we did and what goals we may have for the future. I don’t tend to set new goals… Continue reading
I’m sure most of us would immediately answer “no” to the question the title poses. I do. I think self-care and self-love are important in order to be able to share love and… Continue reading
It has been years since I’ve felt like I’ve read for pleasure. I mean, of course I have, but even when I was, I felt like I had to post a detailed analysis… Continue reading
I’ve always thought that Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, was crazy. In a bad way. I dismissed her and often thought negatively of her. This point of view is… Continue reading
My last post gushed over visiting Powell’s City of Books in Portland, Oregon. Today’s post is a report of what I bought while there. I also purchased a few books at the… Continue reading
I am visiting Portland, Oregon, this week for an academic conference and to receive an award for my dissertation (yay!). Yesterday, I visited Powell’s City of Books. It is amazing. It was my… Continue reading