We’ve all heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” Fitness and nutrition gurus everywhere seem to repeat this saying, or some version of it, like a mantra. But is it true that you are what you read as well? Recent research, conducted at Ohio State University, indicates that when you get lost in the… Continue Reading Did You Know That You Are What You Read? »
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Book Lovers – Do You Fit the Stereotype?
As I browsed through my “to read” articles collected by Zite, I came across a Huffington Post story called, These Stereotypes About Book Lovers Are Absolutely True, and That’s a Good Thing. We’re always taught that stereotypes are bad and that we “shouldn’t use stereotypes” when referring to people or cultures. But I enjoyed the… Continue Reading Book Lovers – Do You Fit the Stereotype? »
Read MoreHow Depressing Fiction Can Change You for the Better
What do you think about depressing fiction? Can it motivate you to take action to better your own life? I’ve talked in the past about how fiction allows us to escape into a fascinating world where we can follow equally fascinating characters as they deal with challenges, experience failures, and win victories. But a recently… Continue Reading How Depressing Fiction Can Change You for the Better »
Read MoreRead Fiction to Solve Financial Literacy Issues?
The other day, a headline caught my eye as I browsed through some news stories online. Jeremy Olshan wrote, Want to get rich? Read fiction. As a fiction author, how could I not take a moment to see what this was all about? The article listed five financial lessons from great novelists like Dickens, Tolstoy,… Continue Reading Read Fiction to Solve Financial Literacy Issues? »
Read More10 Reasons Amazon is Great for Book Lovers
Amazon started as an online bookseller, but is now the world’s largest online retailer and they offer far more than just books to their customers. As a book lover, and later an author, I’ve been a fan of Amazon from almost the beginning. But it’s become so much more than a place to buy… Continue Reading 10 Reasons Amazon is Great for Book Lovers »
Read More10 Excuses You’ve Probably Used for Not Reading a Book
Last week I stumbled across this: 10 Excuses You’ve Probably Used to Skip a Workout. I exercise regularly, not only because it’s good for my overall health, but also because it seems to help control my movement disorder. Some of the excuses seemed a little far-fetched at first – seriously, people really get away with… Continue Reading 10 Excuses You’ve Probably Used for Not Reading a Book »
Read MoreHow to Read More and Why
Reading a great book is one of my favorite things in the world. Novels offer a way to escape, even if just briefly, the everyday. A well told story whisks you away and puts you directly into the minds and bodies of fascinating characters. I like to think of reading fiction as a sort of… Continue Reading How to Read More and Why »
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Crisp writing, great characters. Doesn't go where you think it will go. A good read.
Great book! Lot's of fun and funny. Plus, very interesting insights into improv and how to apply rules of improv to the work place. Highly recommended.
A knockout! If you like action, humor and horror, you won't stop with this first installment in this new series. You'll get the rest of them the minute they are released.
One of the best books I've read in a long time. History that reads like the most exciting thriller. Great insights into the expansion of the United States into the West and the crushing cultural conflict that decimated Native American tr...
Just getting started with Michael Connelly's latest - vintage Connelly; captures you from the first page.
