books

In Praise Of Little Books

04.23.2012 Books and Literature

I love little books. I’ve spent many a happy hour with them. I love books that are printed and bound small, just the right size to fit in your pocket. I’ve often slid one into the left pocket of my sports jacket, to be ready when I find some time to read. Little books aren’t necessarily short books [...]

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The Writer’s Life: Reading

04.12.2012 blogging

There is a debate, among writers, over if reading is required for writers. I come down firmly on the side of that yes, you, as a writer, must be a dedicated reader. At least if you want to become a good, potentially great, writer. Most writers recognized the drive to write comes from a love [...]

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Required Reading: Orsinian Tales, by Ursula K. Le Guin

04.11.2012 Books and Literature

Here’s an excellent recommendation for your reading written by Penny Mattern _____________________ First of all, if you have heard of Le Guin and think of her as a “science fiction” or “fantasy” writer, please don’t. Certainly she has won pretty much every prestigious award in the field, awards given by both fans and fellow writers, [...]

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Required Reading: Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance

03.27.2012 Books and Literature

Today’s Required Reading recommendation was written by my friend and editor, Penny Mattern. Penny is one of the few people I trust when she says, “you really have to read this.” Her first RR pick is just such a book. RTM ________ Required Reading: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: an inquiry into values, [...]

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enough—The New Book From Patrick Rhone

03.20.2012 Books and Literature

I am extremely pleased and excited to announce that the latest book from my friend Patrick Rhone is now available. You’re going to love this book. It’s called enough. What is enough about? It’s about finding balance, in finding that special ground between being deprived and being over overwhelmed with things, stuff, everything. It’s been [...]

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