I was drawn to this book from the moment I saw the cover. It’s haunting, unfocused view of a building seen through a broken window brought to mind vague associations that I couldn’t quite pinpoint. Later, I had an “ah-ha”… Read More ›
I’m in Manchester, VT this weekend for Booktopia (a weekend full of authors and readers, created by Books on the Nightstand and now hosted by the Northshire Bookstore). The first year I came up from Connecticut for Booktopia, four years ago,… Read More ›
Steve Himmer Sunday morning was the final event of Booktopia Vermont. Author Steve Himmer joined Ann, Michael, and a few dozen Booktopians back at the Northshire Bookstore for a discussion on the topic Reading Like a Writer. What does it… Read More ›
The highlight of the day for me was attending Gail Caldwell’s afternoon event. Gail Caldwell and Michael Kindness I adore Gail’s memoir, Let’s Take the Long Way Home, and am looking forward to reading her new one, New Life, No… Read More ›
What is Booktopia, you ask? “Booktopia is a series of three annual reader/author weekend events, held at various locations around the US in partnership with great independent bookstores.” Ann Kingman and Michael Kindness of the podcast Books on the Nightstand… Read More ›