Tag: Laura Moriarty

Feminist Fridays: On Mothers and Motherhood in Life and Fiction

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I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit of discussing… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: On Mothers and Motherhood in Life and Fiction

Family and College: While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty

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While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty  Published: 2009 by Hyperion Source: local library Synopsis: Ever since her parents announced that they’re getting divorced, Veronica has been falling. Hard. A junior in college, she has fallen in love. She has fallen behind in her difficult coursework. She hates her job as counselor at the dorm, and she longs… Continue reading Family and College: While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty

Souvenirs from My Internet Travels: May 20-26

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I love discovering new books, and Nancy Pearl always has great recommendations. She gave a list of Summer Reads for NPR and I added A Partial History of Lost Causes by  Jennifer Dubois to my to-read list. I thought this story at The Good Men Project was inspiring. I love book stores (so much I… Continue reading Souvenirs from My Internet Travels: May 20-26

Shelf Awareness: The Books on My Nightstand This Week

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Last night I was working. Part of my job is posting on the library’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, so I get to spend time reading bookish things all over the Internet. Yeah, I know. Rough gig. Now I get paid for doing all the slacking off web browsing that would have been frowned upon at… Continue reading Shelf Awareness: The Books on My Nightstand This Week

Authors and Questions: A Conversation between Laura Moriarty and Mary O’Connell

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I had the pleasure and privilege of attending an event at my local library where one of my favorite authors, Laura Moriarty, discussed the new release The Sharp Time with author Mary O’Connell. If only for an hour, it was a joy to be in a room full of other reading and writing enthusiasts who… Continue reading Authors and Questions: A Conversation between Laura Moriarty and Mary O’Connell