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How Busy People Can Find More Time to Read

By Ed A. Murray | October 19, 2020

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.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as amreading, novel, reading. 10 Comments

Why I Started Subscribing to Physical Magazines Again (And You Should Too)

By Ed A. Murray | October 5, 2020

Remember physical magazines? They’re making a comeback in my household. And they should in yours, too.

Posted in Entrepreneurship, On Life, On Reading, On Writing and tagged as amreading, blogger, entrepreneur, magazine, professional development, reader, reading, self improvement, writing, writing community, writing process. 5 Comments

5 Indie Bookstores Worth Visiting

By Ed A. Murray | August 31, 2020

There’s something special about indie bookstores: the passion from their booksellers, the creativity in their setups and their comforting environments.

Posted in Lists, On Reading and tagged as amreading, books, bookstore, featured, indie, reading. 14 Comments

7 Best Short Books to Read in a Day

By Ed A. Murray | August 17, 2020

It can be difficult to squeeze a good book into our busy lives. If you find yourself with a free Saturday, here are the best short books to read in a day.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as american classic, amreading, author, ernest hemingway, John steinbeck, literature, novel, novella, reading, short book, short story. 5 Comments

Why Yellow Journalism Today is Rampant in the 21st Century

By Ed A. Murray | August 3, 2020

What began more than 100 years ago in a battle between major New York newspapermen, yellow journalism now seems tailored to the digital age.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as amwriting, fake news, featured, journalism, literature, newspaper, sensationalism, writing, yellow journalism. 15 Comments

Should authors read book reviews left by readers?

By Ed A. Murray | July 27, 2020

Book reviews, whether good or bad, can leave a lasting impact on writers. Let’s discuss if authors should be reading these book reviews at all.

Posted in On Reading, On Writing and tagged as amwriting, author review, book review, literature, rating, reading, writing community. 11 Comments

Ranking the 10 Best American Authors from the 20th Century

By Ed A. Murray | July 13, 2020

American history is packed with legendary writers, particularly in the 1900’s. But who were the best American authors from the 20th century?

Posted in Lists, On Reading and tagged as american authors, best authors, dr. seuss, faulkner, great gatsby, harper lee, hemingway, Maya angelou, salinger, Scott fitzgerald, steinbeck, stephen king, to kill a mockingbird, toni morrison. 4 Comments

What makes a book a Great American Novel?

By Ed A. Murray | June 29, 2020

The elusive Great American Novel. You’ve heard the term. What does it mean to you? And, in current American culture, is the term becoming outdated?

Posted in On Reading and tagged as amreading, amwriting, great american novel, philipp meyer, reading, writing. 14 Comments

Read These 5 Books About Writing to Become a Better Writer

By Ed A. Murray | May 18, 2020

Reading about writing can actually make you a better writer. Start with these 5 books about writing to help hone the craft of writing.

Posted in Lists, On Reading, On Writing and tagged as art of memoir, letters to a young writer, On Writing, reading, resource, stephen king, the new yorker, writing, writing advice, writing books. 7 Comments

Bookshop.org: An indie alternative to online book shopping

By Ed A. Murray | March 23, 2020

We are running out of time to save local, indie bookstores. Finally, a new online book retailer is here to fight for the little guy. Let’s support it.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as amazon, amazon books, bookshop.org, indie books, indie publishing, local bookstore. 1 Comment

Debut Michigan Author Samantha Hohnstadt Pens Striking Travel Memoir

By Ed A. Murray | December 5, 2019

In 2016, Samantha Hohnstadt flew to Europe, mind set on finding her family’s roots. From this unforgettable adventure came her memoir The Flavor of Wine.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as amreading, amwriting, author, bibliophile, book review, books, debut, great lakes, memoir, michigan. Leave a comment

Book Review: Mitch Albom’s Newest Book ‘Finding Chika’ Tells Heartfelt Story

By Ed A. Murray | November 25, 2019

Sometimes, the people we least expect to enter our lives have the greatest impact. It’s a lesson we learned in Tuesdays With Morrie, and it’s extremely evident in Mitch Albom’s newest book Finding Chika.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as amreading, book review, finding chika, haiti, memoir, mitch albom, Tuesdays with morrie. 9 Comments

Showtime to produce ‘American Rust’ TV series from Philipp Meyer novel

By Ed A. Murray | November 11, 2019

Philipp Meyer has received his second TV adaptation, with Showtime picking up the American Rust TV series. Previously, AMC produced The Son in 2017.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as adaptation, amc, american rust, author, bibliophile, page to screen, philipp meyer, screenwriting, showtime, the son, tv show. Leave a comment

10 Best Non-Fiction Books to Add to Your Reading List

By Ed A. Murray | November 4, 2019

Influencial memoirs convey truly powerful messages. Here is a list of the best non-fiction books to add to your reading list.

Posted in Lists, On Reading and tagged as amreading, Angela's ashes, ernest hemingway, frank mccourt, John steinbeck, mitch albom, non-fiction, nonfiction, ranking, reading, reading list, stephen king, tara westover, the glass castle, true story. 3 Comments

Ranking the 5 Best John Steinbeck Books

By Ed A. Murray | October 28, 2019

Both brilliant and controversial, it’s hard to argue John Steinbeck’s place near the top of classic American literature. But of his most famous books, which is his crowning achievement?

Posted in Lists, On Reading and tagged as amreading, classic literature, ernest hemingway, great american novel, John steinbeck, steinbeck. 12 Comments

Hemingway Up in Michigan: The Birth of Nick Adams and a Literary Legend

By Ed A. Murray | October 14, 2019

Ernest Hemingway is one of the greatest American authors. But the tale of his childhood in northern Michigan goes largely untold.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as ernest hemingway, feature story, hemingway books, history, northern michigan, novelist, petoskey, the nick Adams stories, up in michigan, walloon lake. 8 Comments

Ranking the Best Mitch Albom Books

By Ed A. Murray | October 1, 2018

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.

Posted in Lists, On Reading and tagged as amreading, amwriting, best books, book ranking, Fiction, magical realism, mitch albom, novel, top list, Tuesdays with morrie, writer. 4 Comments

Ranking the 5 Best Ernest Hemingway Books

By Ed A. Murray | March 14, 2018

Ernest Hemingway was one of the greatest authors in the history of American literature. Let’s countdown some of the best Hemingway books.

Posted in Lists, On Reading and tagged as a farewell to arms, amreading, best books, books, ernest hemingway, featured, for whom the bell tolls, northern michigan, petoskey, ranking, reading, the nick Adams stories, the old man and the sea, the sun also rises. 6 Comments

Paul Howarth’s ‘Only Killers and Thieves’: An Honest Book Review

By Ed A. Murray | March 9, 2018

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.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as amreading, author, book review, books, debut, literature, novel, novelist, Paul Howarth, philipp meyer, reading, the son. 2 Comments

The art of reading: Appreciating a good book

By Ed A. Murray | October 12, 2017

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.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as amreading, books, featured, great american novel, novel, reading. 8 Comments
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