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Comfort Reading: Soothing Books for Stressful Times

Comfort Reading: Soothing Books for Stressful Times

I read a lot. You probably do, too. But sometimes neither my head nor heart is in it. That’s what’s been happening this year. I can’t focus. I can’t get carried away to another world. I get restless. I pick up the book, read a page, put it down—about five times an...

What I Learned About Storytelling From Pixar

What I Learned About Storytelling From Pixar

I love a behind-the-scenes story. Especially when it’s about creativity or writing. That’s probably why the Inside Pixar documentary series on Disney+ captivated me. Pixar is a legendary storytelling machine, and I was curious about what I could learn from their...

Filed Under Annoyances: My Wishlist for the Kindle App

Filed Under Annoyances: My Wishlist for the Kindle App

As a devoted reader, I’m a frequent user of the Kindle app—sometimes on my actual Kindle and more often on devices like my phone or iPad. Yet, the app annoys me. It could be so much better! Here’s my Kindle wishlist. Options to organize the library I would so love to...