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Weekly Web Spotlight - Reading challenges

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Was one of your new year’s resolutions to read more? Reading challenges are a fun way to encourage yourself to read more by setting goals. They’re also a great way to break out of those reading ruts we sometimes find ourselves into by suggesting different genres, authors, etc. There are many sources out there for [...]

Weekly Web Spotlight

Friday, December 4th, 2009

I was lucky enough to be able to see Stephen King at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH this past Tuesday. He was there as part of New Hampshire Public Radio’s series entitled “Writers on a New England Stage” and it was so wonderful I wish to share the experience with all of you!
King read [...]

Not-Quite-Weekly Web Spotlight

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Due to technical difficulties, the spotlight did not get posted last Friday. So, today I’m giving you a bonus/catch-up posting highlighting a site that will help you stay informed on authors coming to your area.
I noticed that Tracy Kidder is going to be at Porter Square Books tomorrow. Thinking how I always miss author visits, [...]