#Our Reading Lives

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

Books I’m Reading to Better Understand Illness and Death

Why Michelle Obama’s Memoir BECOMING is Perfect for 20-Somethings

Stress Binge-Reading

Everything is a garbage fire and life is hard, let's read about shape-shifting romance.

Did William Goldman or S. Morgenstern write THE PRINCESS BRIDE?

"I think it says a lot about Goldman, and the man and writer he was, that he never let the magic die, never let it fall."

Books that I’m Thankful For and that Changed My Life

What books are you thankful for?

Thank You William Goldman for THE PRINCESS BRIDE

Thank You William Goldman for the gift of THE PRINCESS BRIDE novel and film.

The Perils of Having a Toddler Who Adores Reading

How I Learned To Embrace My DNF Pile

In case you've been working on allowing yourself to DNF (Did Not Finish) books, here are some very good reasons to get that DNF pile started.

Mom’s Library Visit vs Four-Year-Old’s Library Visit

A parent details how weekly trips to the public library have changed with a four-year-old in tow.

Do We HAVE to Read Children’s Classics?

Working in a children's library as got one Rioter thinking about the merits of giving shelf space to children's classics.