Each year, my library partners with University of Kansas Libraries for Read Across Lawrence, which is where everyone in town is invited to “get on the same page” and read a book as well as attend related events, and culminates in a visit from the author at the end of the month. The 2014 selection… Continue reading An Evening with Marilynne Robinson
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Feminist Fridays: JK Rowling, Pen Names, Feminism, and Publishing
I have a rather feminine name, and I’ve contemplated what it would be like to have a more gender neutral or masculine name many times, even from a very young age. Certain times I’ve been called Mo. It was a nicknamed of my dad’s, whose name was Maurice, and my own middle name is Maureen.… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: JK Rowling, Pen Names, Feminism, and Publishing
Feminist Fridays: Sex and Gender in YA Fiction
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: Sex and Gender in YA Fiction
March Check-in on Reading and Writing Goals
For accountability purposes, I’ve been keeping track of my reading and writing goals for 2013. Here’s how things went in January and February. Reading I finished 17 books in March, which is still putting my slightly ahead of pace for my goal, which I’ve revised upwards to 200, but still behind the girl in book… Continue reading March Check-in on Reading and Writing Goals
February Check-In on Reading and Writing Goals
I’m keeping track of my reading and writing goals for 2013. My January recap can be found here. Reading I read 16 books in February. February was also the month of challenges. I’m doing 3, but I’ll be done with one in April, one in May, and one in June. I started reading Infinite Jest by… Continue reading February Check-In on Reading and Writing Goals
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