#Our Reading Lives

Our Reading Lives features stories about how books and reading have shaped who we are and how we live.

I Wish I Weren’t a Speed Reader

Having the power to read books quickly sounds enviable, but is it really? One speed reader weighs in on the negatives of zipping through books.

I Can’t Stop Crying At The End Of Books

The type of book doesn't matter. Where I'm reading it doesn't matter. I can feel the wetness begin to form on the last page. Am I...crying?

Graphic Novels Made Me Try New Things

How one graphic novel not only convinced a reader the genre was, in fact, for them, but also opened a door to IRL events and subcultures.

The Appeal of Unread Books or, Why I Don’t Read the Books I Buy

Of the dozens of books I’ve purchased from McKay over the years, I’ve read maybe -- maybe -- ten of them. But there’s something about unread books.

All The Books I Do Not Want To Read…But Have To

Sometimes, I have to endure books I do not want to read. Here's why that's a good thing for me, for my library patrons, and for the world.

Why I’m Not Reading About WWII Anymore

I am a Unicorn Among Book Lovers: I Like Not Keeping Books

The Surprise of Reading Books You Didn’t Think You’d Like

Why I Stopped Italicising Non-English Languages

What’s the Difference Between an Author and a Wannabe Novelist?