I’ve been in a creative funk lately. Every time I sit down to write, nothing comes to mind or I have to forcefully pry my ideas to the surface. This current creative situation is what led me to pick up Austin Kleon’s book, Steal Like an Artist. I’ve been following Kleon on Twitter for a … More Book Review: Austin Kleon, “Steal Like an Artist”
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Texas Book Festival in Austin. The two-day event was definitely worth the six and a half hour drive from Lubbock. From visiting rows of bookish booths to attending various author panels to listening to Dan Rather speak about his latest book, I thoroughly enjoyed myself … More The Texas Book Festival and the Power of Readership
As much as I enjoy visiting the local Barnes & Noble, I find it depressing that it’s the only bookshop in my city. It wasn’t always that way. We had several once upon a time, most of them being independently owned. Most of them flourished until our Barnes & Noble went from a modest single-story … More In Defense of Independent Bookshops
From memoirs to essay collections to everything in-between, non-fiction books provide readers with new ways to view the world they live in and the people they admire. However, there are many readers who consider non-fiction boring or unable to fit their tastes, which is understandable. Why read about he “real world” when all you’re looking … More Five Non-Fiction Books That Will Change Your Perspective
Alice and Red Queen author Christina Henry doesn’t disappoint with her latest novel, Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook. J.M. Barrie’s classic story of Peter Pan takes on a darker twist, exposing Peter’s more sinister side. Narrated by Jamie, Peter’s first and most favored Lost Boy, we learn one simple truth: Peter lies. … More Book Review: Christina Henry, “Lost Boy”
In today’s society, we follow a hectic, often draining, fast paced way of living. Whether we’re working long hours, caring for loved ones, or just walking the dog, it’s easy for us to forget to take a moment for ourselves. Some days, even the thought of setting aside five minutes to breathe seems daunting, but … More Four Ways to Implement Self-Care Into Your Busy Routine
Call me biased, but I don’t think poetry gets the recognition it deserves. Browse through any bookshop and you’ll usually only find one shelf dedicated to poetry, both classic and modern. Many will tell you that poetry doesn’t sell well, which, in turn, tends to scare publishers away from poets. The low sale of poetry, … More Not Your Average Verse: Ten Poetry Books You Should Read
