This is an essay by Brandon Monk. At the risk of sounding like a hick, I admit I’m not what […]
Why Read: What I Talk About When I Talk About "Pleasure"
This is an essay by Brandon Monk. Please note: This essay originally appeared in multiple parts but has been compiled on […]
Writing Book Reviews—Well
This is an essay by Dianna L. Gunn. You might think that writing a book review is as simple as reading […]
Why Read: An Answer Painted in a Broad Stroke
This is an essay written by Brandon Monk. Please note: This essay originally appeared in multiple parts but has been […]
Hungry for Books
This is an essay by Ruth Coe Chambers. I grew up in a small Southern town that didn’t boast a […]
On Teaching and Self-Worth
This is an essay by Brandon Monk. A post inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography It is no surprise that […]
Being a Reader Makes You Part of a Community
This is an essay by Brandon Monk. “Readers aren’t ‘better’ or ‘healthier’ or, conversely, ‘sicker’ than nonreaders. We just happen […]
The Beauty of Every Word
This is an essay by Emi Howe. Hello my name is Emi Howe and I am a wordaholic. The actual […]
Winners Announced! A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Bookstore/Library
As promised, here are the winners of the February writing contest: First place: T. Lloyd Reilly Second Place: Anita Dualeh Most Outrageous/Honorable […]
Writing Contest Entries: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Bookstore/Library
On February 19th I announced a writing contest. The prompt was simple: Prompt: In about 1000 words write a humorous […]