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Jul 17

An interview with Shannon Sanders, author of THE GREAT WHEREVER

And a brief review of the debut novel, out now wherever books are sold.

An interview with Shannon Sanders, author of THE GREAT WHEREVER

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Aug 1, 2023

The Importance of Being Earnest (and Maybe Just a Little Bit Cringe)

On hearing the drums echoing tonight, waking up to a beautiful day in the neighborhood, and throwing off inhibition.

The Importance of Being Earnest (and Maybe Just a Little Bit Cringe)

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Feb 1, 2024

My Mount Everest Is a Stack of Christmas Decorations

I knew parenthood would require bravery, but I didn’t sign up for attic ladders

My Mount Everest Is a Stack of Christmas Decorations

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6d ago

Interview and Book Review: The King of Aloe Vera by Tomas Moniz

“Everything’s changed. You just need to be brave enough to accept it.”

Interview and Book Review: The King of Aloe Vera by Tomas Moniz

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Oct 30

I Was Taken Aback By My Son’s Aversion to Food

Is this banana-flinging, oatmeal-spewing child really my kid??

A bowl of hot cereal sits on a pink tabletop with a yellow placemat, surrounded by a palm frond, a spoon, and a banana. In the bowl sits a palm tree toy or eating utensil, and a toy toucan is placed nearby.

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Oct 27

Book Review: Astronaut! by Oana Aristide

Four stars for a surprisingly poignant procedural.

Book Review: Astronaut! by Oana Aristide

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Sep 30

“Live Laugh Love” by Kristin Kobes Du Mez: A Review

On fascinating womanhood, the power of positive thinking, the 2020 election, Napoleon Dynamite, and the domino effect meme, among other…

“Live Laugh Love” by Kristin Kobes Du Mez: A Review

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Sep 21

We Need to Read More Slowly

(and no, I do not mean that we need to read fewer books)

We Need to Read More Slowly

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Aug 30

Summer Is Almost Over and You Blew It

I’m here to affirm you: you’re absolutely right, you did a terrible job.

Summer Is Almost Over and You Blew It

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Aug 8

How to tell if a piece of writing is AI, with your own human brain

There’s no definitive test. But here are some of the traits you can look out for.

How to tell if a piece of writing is AI, with your own human brain

Amy Colleen

Amy Colleen

Writer of book-centric essays, reader of many novels. Jane Austen aficionado, to the point of obsession. Owns many beautiful bookmarks but can never find one.

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