A belated farewell to “A Dark and Stormy Night”
All celebrations of bad opening sentences must, alas, come to an end.
All posts tagged: Weekly Reader
Stories that resonate
Claire Keegan’s stories about women and men is a potent work I found in East City Book Shop.
One challenge down, two to go
I’ve now completed the 2026 Reading Challenge from Chapter One Book Store in Hamilton, MT.
Sometimes the answer is right under your nose
Another treasure in Donna Leon’s Brunetti mysteries was literally just across the street at Mojomala Books.
Nothing is as before
Yiyun Li’s memoir of loss is difficult, challenging, and honest. I found this treasure at Washington’s JF Books.
Emptying the drafts folder
Short takes on topics delightful, powerful, destructive and dumb — with a few updates.
A Saturday grab bag: The Summer Solstice edition
Links to stories from a few writers I follow who have important things to say. With musical interludes.
A revolt against the future
Past work on MTC documents how the Supreme Court continues its revolt against the future.
Creation begins in the darkness
Readings from several writers on life, death, darkness, light, resurrection, and love.
The job of God is already taken
Thoughts from writers and songs from musicians to help us move forward in a year of turmoil.
MORE TO COME... 