Gatecrashing is more than just an art form; it’s a human right. It is the fifth freedom. After all, who are these good times for, if not for you? Ben Widdicombe is not a name you’re likely to recognize, but in his own way he’s had quite an impact on America. In fact, based on his book, Gatecrasher: How I helped the Rich Become Famous and Ruin ... Read More...
The Chiffon Trenches
One of the things I love almost as much as books is fashion, which could come as a surprise given that my current wardrobe is layered knits and sweatpants. I may not be wearing it anymore, but before I became a librarian I worked in a department store as a buyer and as an account executive for a men’s apparel company in NYC. I dreamed of being the editor of a fashion magazine, ... Read More...
Eat a Peach: A Memoir by David Chang
My enjoyment of reading about food is almost as great as eating it and I’ve been really fortunate to read some incredibly interesting chefs’ memoirs. Thankfully, David Chang continues that trend with Eat a Peach. Chang is the chef/owner of Momofuku Noodle Bar, a restaurant that opened in NYC in 2004. His concept of small, pared down, inexpensive restaurants with open kitchens ... Read More...
October Under-the-Radar Reads
I already made a big fuss about the eight books of fall I was ready to read, but now I'm back with four new books I'm reading this October. I haven't heard much about any of them in the bookish world, but each has piqued my interest for a different reason, so we'll see. (For a more detailed synopsis of each, click on title link to go to ... Read More...
Summer Nonfiction Mini-Reviews
I’m sure you’re all tired of hearing my astonishment over my nonfiction reading, but honestly, this is the first time in all my years of blogging where I have 3 5-star nonfiction books before the year is even over. And this is just from the last two months! I’m not going to bore you (yet!) with my thoughts on why this is so, but get right to it, with two more nonfiction books ... Read More...
July Reading Wrap-Up
Goodbye, July! My first full month of real summer in the Midwest. What I loved: fireflies, thunder and rain storms that last for hours. What is not so much: humidity that flattens me but makes my hair explode. And flies. So many flies! Why? The natural world aside, even with the increasing crazy that is America, July was an outstanding reading month. I finished 15 ... Read More...
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