If you want nothing more than to be called “Sassenach” or “Mo nighean donn”… If the words Mac Dubh and Dunbonnet mean anything to you… If you refuse to play blackjack on principle… If you look at the autumn leaves and wonder which ones most resemble Jamie Fraser’s hair… You may be afflicted with Jamie … More Literary Hunk of November: Jamie Fraser
Obsessive reader that I am, I constantly find myself recommending books to people. Once in a while, a book comes along that I not only want to recommend, but that I want to boast about through a megaphone, handing out copies with a simple, “You’re welcome.” I don’t have a megaphone handy—plus that might be … More Never Too Late: A Must Read
I’ve never been one for haunted houses. There’s something about paying money so I can saunter through a cobweb-filled building while actors in zombie makeup scare the crap out of me that just doesn’t tickle my fancy. Call me a bore, but I prefer to experience my ghostly encounters from the comfort of my couch, … More Five Literary Haunts to “Visit” This Halloween
You know a fictional character is a big deal when the internet is buzzing with the fact that it’s her birthday. Outlander fans—overachievers that we are—have been talking for days about the lead up to Claire Fraser’s birthday, so much so that I actually feel like I was supposed to get her a gift. Though … More Happy Birthday, Claire Fraser!
Today we honor the International Day of the Girl Child, first declared by the UN in 2012 to promote gender equality and advance the opportunities for girls around the globe. Since there is perhaps no better way to empower not only our children, but ourselves, than with the influence of literature, I am grateful that … More Celebrating The Day of the Girl with Mary Lennox
Fellow Outlander fans, how did this happen? We were just counting down the days to the August premiere and nearly breaking our laptops, phones and tablets with the number of times we watched the teasers and trailers, and now it’s mid-season break. Did we cross through some kind of ancient standing stones? Because it seems … More Outlander: Best Moments of Season One…So Far…
I never really need a reason to celebrate books. I do it every day by talking about them non-stop, buying as many as I can in hopes that I am in some way saving the bookstore industry, and sniffing the pages of my old favorites just for the heck of it. Since this week is … More The Sun Also Rises: Required Reading
If you’re a human being with access to a TV or the internet, you’ve probably heard that today is the 20th anniversary of the Friends premiere. As much as we love the Central Perk crew, fictional friendships started touching our lives long before Ross and Rachel ever took their break. Though the dynamics of each … More Best Friendships in Literature
A recent Writer’s Digest article challenged readers to share the top ten books that have never left them. As someone who has spent the bulk of her life reading, writing and thinking about books, only one word came to mind: impossible. How could I limit my list to ten books without including everything Jane Austen, … More Ten Books That Have Never Left Me
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