Every year, we vow to find more reading time. Every year, it doesn’t happen. Here are some tips to finally get back to the pleasure of leisurely reading.
No more excuses: How busy people can still find time to read
Ed A. Murray
Ranking the Best Mitch Albom Books
One of the greatest writers of his generation, Mitch Albom has mastered the “magical realism” sub-genre. Let’s count down the best Mitch Albom books.
Ranking the 5 Best Ernest Hemingway Books
Ernest Hemingway was one of the greatest authors in the history of American literature. Let’s countdown some of the best Hemingway books.
Paul Howarth’s ‘Only Killers and Thieves’: An Honest Book Review
Frequently compared to Philipp Meyer’s The Son, Paul Howarth’s debut novel Only Killers and Thieves should be the next book on your reading list.
The art of reading: Appreciating a good book
For all intents and purposes, many of my recent posts were about appreciating the art of writing. Now I want to appreciate the art of reading.
Original writing is a lost art
In today’s writing world, is it more beneficial to create an original, singular voice, or follow the popular, mainstream strategies?
The 10 Best Authors from Michigan
As a native of the great state of Michigan, and as an avid reader and writer, here’s a look at my countdown of the best authors from my home state.
Why good journalism is fading
Good journalism still matters. It’s always mattered. But it seems to be fading in today’s media culture. Here’s why, and what we can do about it.
Writing in the digital age: How writing has changed in the 21st century
Do you remember the good old days when writing was a craft in itself? There were no rules. But that was before the world went digital.
Why the “grit lit” subgenre is more than just a rhyme
For readers, there’s a resilience about grit lit, a natural vigor that makes no excuses. But what is it about this grit that is so appealing to writers?
How much do celebrities make from writing memoirs?
They say everyone has a book in them, but apparently not all of those stories are created equal. And the (financial) disparity can be alarming.
‘These Heroic, Happy Dead’ by Luke Mogelson: An honest book review
In Luke Mogelson’s debut collection, “These Heroic, Happy Dead,” we experience the raw, unflinching lives of war veterans through an empathetic lens.
Why yellow journalism is (still) thriving today in the 21st century
What began more than 100 years ago in a battle between major New York newspapermen now seems tailored to the digital age.
Honoring the Fallen Means Feeling the Pain Again
There are very few days from elementary school that I remember with such clarity. That day was different. That day was September 11th, 2001.
Amazon bookstores: Good or bad for the industry?
Amazon is the worldwide leader in online retail. Is its new move to physical bookstores a good thing?
Why J.D. Salinger would be disappointed with his biopic
There’s a new biopic about J.D. Salinger’s life, and he wouldn’t be pleased about it.
Why do we celebrate Labor Day?
It’s a lot more than just a day off work. Labor Day represents the grit, ambition and hard work that built the United States.
Are physical books making a comeback?
The physical book seemed to be dying. But after years of physical book sales decreasing and ebook sales increasing, have the tides finally turned?
Why do we let numbers speak for literature?
As the world goes digital, our obsession with studying metrics grows, whether it’s actually useful or not. But please, keep the metrics out of literature.
Putting words on paper: A personal writing story
You have a story. It’s been rolling around in your mind for months, maybe years. But there is only one way to put it on paper.
