Fall is upon us, which means it's Nonfiction November time! I'm thrilled to again co-host this month-long dedication to nonfiction, alongside Katie (Doing Dewey), Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves), Leann (Shelf Aware), and Julie (JulzReads). Each Monday, a link-up for the week's topic will be posted at the host's blog for you to link your posts... Continue Reading →
A Library Provides Hope for the Soul in Syria
Book review: Syria's Secret Library, by Mike Thomson (Amazon / Book Depository) When I first heard rumors of a secret underground library in Daraya, I thought it must surely be an exaggerated account of events. Yet over the months that followed I interviewed dozens of people there, some of whom sent me photographs, and it... Continue Reading →
Nonfiction November is Coming!
Nonfiction November is taking place again this year! What began as a challenge to read nonfiction for a whole month has become a month-long celebration of reading, writing about and discussing nonfiction, with a different themed discussion prompt to take part in every week. It's such a fun way to expand your nonfiction horizons, and... Continue Reading →