Tag: Books
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Writing: Steven Pressfield – The Foolscap Method
Are you familiar with Steven Pressfield, the author, whose first novel was The Legend of Bagger Vance (1995). It was made into a film in 2000 directed by Robert Redford. Another book he wrote, Gates of Fire (1998), is taught at the United States Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy and the Marine Corps Basic…
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BOOK REVIEW: How to Raise a Rhino by Deb Aronson
Welcome Deb Aronson! Book: How to Raise a Rhino Author: Deb Aronson Genre / Age range: MG, Non-fiction When I saw Deb Aronson’s cover for her book I was in awe. My first thought, a lady (Anna Merz) hugging a rhino incredible. My second thought, wait, that can’t be true, this must have been photoshopped. Can someone hug…
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BOOK REVIEW: Mrs R. Snugglesworth, Attorney at Law by Amy Flanagan
Welcome Amy Flanagan! Book: Mrs. R. Snugglesworth, Attorney at Law Author: Amy Flanagan Illustrator: Jon Davis Genre / Age range: Chapter Book, 8+ When I saw Amy Flanagan’s debut Chapter book, “Mrs R. Snugglesworth, Attorney at Law,” I was sold! What a fabulous idea to have a dog as an attorney. The illustrations by Jon…
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Another Little Free Library — love them!
A few weeks ago, I went to visit a friend in their “neck of the woods.” We went for a walk and I saw this Little Free Library stand. I enjoy seeing what books people leave. When you look at the book donations, you get a feel for that particular neighborhood too. For example, some…
Spark of Inspiration 