Tag Archives: reading

Revival!

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

Years ago, I read The Amulet by Michael McDowell. I loved it, but when I went looking for more by this author, I was disappointed to find he had died in 1999. McDowell wrote horror but without the gore. His … Continue reading →

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It’s Not My Fault

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

I spent the last few days in Toronto at Bouchercon, the be-all and end-all of mystery writers and readers conventions in Toronto. I had vowed I would not bring back a suitcase full of books. Any of you who read … Continue reading →

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Make it Stop! (Not Really)

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Once again I’m overwhelmed by piles and shelves of unread books. I shouldn’t say, “once again,” because it’s actually a permanent condition. I could never live long enough to read them all, especially since I can’t resist adding to the … Continue reading →

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Re-Read Any Good Books Lately?

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

I was talking with an acquaintance yesterday. I’m not sure how this topic came up, but he mentioned that there were two books that he re-read at least once a year. One was Victor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning. The … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Earlier Works

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Never thought I’d see the day. An actual novelist on stage at the Emmy awards. And not in her role as screenwriter. Purely as a novelist. And that it was Margaret Atwood was utterly thrilling. Ms. Atwood was the original … Continue reading →

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My Newest Hero

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

I hope you have time to read this long, but brilliant and lively interview with Connie Willis printed in Lightspeed Magazine. She has so much to say about writing, getting and developing ideas, researching, rejections, despair, hope, the unexpected aspects … Continue reading →

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The List–For Now

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

There’s something artificial about any numbered list of “bests.” Criteria are fluid and subjective. You can cheat by allowing for “ties” and end up with more than the stated number. Or heck just make it the “50 best” say, rather … Continue reading →

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No Comparison, Part II

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

There is a famous incident about Jacqueline Susann. She was on an episode of The David Frost Show, which aired on July 16, 1969, promoting her novel The Love Machine. After a discussion of Susann’s appeal and business tactics, a … Continue reading →

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The Rewards of Accepting a Challenge

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Lida Bushloper

As a frequent user of our local library, I enjoy taking part in many of the programs offered. So I was delighted to see a new one crop up. The Adult Reading Challenge encourages people to read in a genre … Continue reading →

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WTF

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Lida Bushloper

So many acronyms regarding books: TR (to read); TBR (to be read) WTR (want to read); CR (currently reading). So far I’m the only person I know who uses WTF (want to finish). I have shelves of half finished, partially … Continue reading →

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