Yesterday I asked you why you read as this week's weekly question. Today I am telling you why I read. According to my mom, I've been an avid reader all my life. I doubt that's true as I don't think newborns are aware they're being read to, just that someone is saying words to them. … Continue reading Life Between the Pages: This is Why I Read
I feel like I can no longer open up a book and experience clean reading. Profanity litters the pages like "the" and "a." I'm a little uptight. Okay, maybe more than a little. But I was raised by parents who didn't let us curse ( I'm the only one in my family who still doesn't … Continue reading Life Between the Pages: What is Up With All the Cursing?
A book cover is a reader's first introduction to a book. Usually. It's important as it's supposed to grab a reader's attention, but I often forget about it since I mostly read on my Kindle. But, when I'm browsing, the cover holds a lot of power. The Image Says a Lot Genres tend to have … Continue reading Life Between the Pages: Start at the Cover
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