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by | January 3, 2013

Cate’s December 2012 Book Log

I fell far short of my reading goal for 2012. I’m chalking it up to going from one kid to two, starting a new business, and generally being crazy busy. But I’m happier when I read more, so I’m hoping … Continue reading →

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by | November 29, 2012

Books I Want My Kids to Read, Part 2

Back about 1 million years before Cate and I both hit the blogging/reading doldrums, I wrote a post about children’s books I wanted my kids to eventually read. I also promised there would be a future installment. Well, guess what? … Continue reading →

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by | November 6, 2012

Jason’s October Book Log

Okay, four books this month. Not great, but not terrible, either. Also, this is the first month since we’ve been together that I’ve read more books than Cate. She normally laps me, so I’m not going to gloat too much. … Continue reading →

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by | October 15, 2012

William Maxwell

I have heard it said that some art needs a host. What is meant by this is that some things cannot be sustained through wild popularity. Either because they are too difficult or too subtle or too mature, they are … Continue reading →

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by | May 21, 2012

So, You Think You’re a Writer?

At the end of every trimester, I provide book recommendations to my writing students. I’m sure the recommendations are rarely taken, but I think making them is important. I offer all recommendations with the best of intentions, of course, but … Continue reading →

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by | April 27, 2012

The Stories I Teach

As I’ve noted several times on my blog, I am currently teaching an advanced creative writing class. The experience has been very rewarding and the kids are great, but one of the best parts about it has been the capacity … Continue reading →

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