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EDITORIALSFrom the Editor's Desk
COLUMNS
A Reading Life: Nicki Leone (Bi-weekly)
Nicki Leone finds that an unusual novel about Lydia Cassatt, sister of and model for impressionist painter Mary Cassatt, is also the story of the paintings’ meaning for her.
A Walk Through My Bookshelves: Paul Clark (Bi-weekly)
How obsessive do booklovers become? If they find a favorite imprint and a favorite author who just happens to be from their hometown . . .
Bibliopinions: Guests (Occasional)
How does one create a reader out of a non-reading family? Guest columnist Rebecca Rowan reflects on the impact of her reading life on both her childhood and her motherhood.
Literary Amusements (Daily)
Wise, witty and sardonic quotes about books and reading.
On Marking Books: Laine Farley & Lauren Roberts (Weekly)
A passion for spring’s blooms sends Laine Farley to her bookmark collection to seek out California's native flower, the poppy, during Poppy Week (May 13-18).
Readings: Henry Carrigan (Weekly)
What is a book reviewer? Henry Carrigan has reflected on that question in several literary essays here, but this week he takes a look at George Orwell’s essay asking the same thing.
Reviews & Reflections: Lisa Guidarini (Weekly)
How a book touches us is often the result of the intersection between our lives and the character’s life. Sometimes it is even too real—as Lisa discovers.
Seasoned Lightly: Anne Michael (Weekly)
Promises of quilts to grandchildren has had Anne Michael seeking out books on them including, as she has found, a series of novels “pierced together like a quilt.”
Talking Across the Table: Daniel M. Jaffe (Monthly)
Dan talks to Alexis Levitin, the finest translator of Portuguese, Brazilian and Ecuadorian literature, to learn about this fascinating man and his work.
The Finicky Reader: Andi Miller (Weekly)
What if I don't feel like reading any of them? A vacation and a limited amount of luggage space for books brings that question home to roost for Andi Miller.
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