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Burnt Out vs. Moving On: Subgenres We Don’t Read As Much Anymore

old book on the bench in autumn park

Recently Amanda commented internally that she used to read a ton of historicals, but that she hadn’t reached for or even considered one for awhile. This got me thinking about genres that I used to adore and read like I was starving and had an unlimited supply of those chocolate covered fruit snacks from Brookside.  Figuring out what I used to read isn’t difficult; I’m packing up most of my possessions and donating at least … Continue reading Burnt Out vs. Moving On: Subgenres We Don’t Read As Much Anymore

Terry Pratchett: The End and The Beginning

Terry Pratchett: The End and The Beginning

Sir Terry Pratchett passed away yesterday at the age of 66 from complications from Alzheimer’s. His death was announced on Twitter in a funny and touching and altogether perfect way, and all day and continuing through this morning, tributes both hilarious and poignant have shown up in every place where people with words gather to read and write words. Elyse had to tell her husband, who is a huge Pratchett fan, and says it was terribly … Continue reading Terry Pratchett: The End and The Beginning