Reflections on my reading choices
I inadvertently went to a lot of bookstores because my friend ended up getting sick half way through our trip. Hatchards- located in Picadilly. Known for being the oldest bookstore in London. Founded in the 18th century. Doesn't look as old as you would expect. So many choices. Right next to the flagship Fortnum and… Continue reading Bookstores by Location- London
I have been extremely lucky to go to a lot of bookstores this year so I thought I would do a post on them. I have decided it is easier to separate them by location to make it easier. So first up is New York, which I went to in March for a girl's trip.… Continue reading Bookstores by Location- New York City
This year I have been lucky that my local book store Books and Books has brought in amazing authors to give talks. I highly suggest you check if your local book store does the same thing. Some will be paid events and some will be free. So far I have seen Amor Towles, New York… Continue reading Author Events 2024 -So far
Mary Oliver was an American poet who has won a National Book Award and a Pulitzer Prizer for poetry. A writer is not defined by their awards but it is still an impressive feat. I have also read her collection of poems that she curated herself, Devotions. Upstream is a collection of essays where she… Continue reading Upstream by Mary Oliver
Poetry 180 A Turning Back to Poetry is a collection of contemporary poems that have been selected by a former United States Poet Laureate, Billy Collins. I read his book of poetry Sailing Alone Around the Room and I loved it. I decided to read this book because the poems are written by people that… Continue reading Poetry 180 – An Anthology of Contemporary Poems-Selected by Billy Collins
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