Greenville, South Carolina is an upstate gem that has grown quite a bit in the last ten years. The downtown is a wonderful day trip or afternoon for shopping, food, and wandering. One of my absolute favorite places to visit is M. Judson Booksellers on Main St. If you enjoy bookstores, books, or reading, you… Continue reading Greenville’s Independent Bookstore Gem: M. Judson Booksellers
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Podcast Episode: Sometimes Fairy Tales Say It Best
A Well Read Life, by Beth Jamieson, is one of my favorite podcasts about books! Each episode uncovers a delightful book or Beth discusses the joy of reading. If you are looking for a bookish podcast, please listen to this one. We had the pleasure of connecting over email, and it turned into one of… Continue reading Podcast Episode: Sometimes Fairy Tales Say It Best
Bookstores, Bookshelves, and Libraries
These are our favorite places to pursue, read, learn, and imagine! Shakespeare & Company, Paris France 14 Cozy Bookstores (via Pinterest) “Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house.” —Horace Mann “I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library.” —Jorge Luis Borges… Continue reading Bookstores, Bookshelves, and Libraries
Why Your Child Should Read Fairy Tales?
“THERE was once a little princess who—”But, Mr. Author, why do you always write about princesses?” “Because every little girl is a princess.” “You will make them vain if you tell them that.” “Not if they understand what I mean.” “Then what do you mean?” “What do you mean by a princess?” “The daughter of… Continue reading Why Your Child Should Read Fairy Tales?
Morsels & More: Reading, Literacy, and Trends
With the onset of research about literacy and reading – especially among young people – some thoughtful writers have shared their input. Here are some valuable morsels about these trends: From the notebook substack – “Shouldn’t Some Things Be for Kids?” But most good art for children, I think, starts with the understanding that the… Continue reading Morsels & More: Reading, Literacy, and Trends