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 ›
Vermont
Library Visit: Manchester Community Library, Vermont
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 ›
Booktopia Vermont: Day 3
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 ›
Booktopia Vermont: Day 2
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 ›
Booktopia Vermont: Day 1
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 ›