• Tales from my book club

    December 12, 2022 / 3 Comments

    The Manchester, NH chapter of the Silent Book Club used to meet in person, twice a month, at a local bookstore/cafe. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, our members have continued to gather via Zoom. Just like before, we chat about books and then read in silence for a whole hour. There are no assigned titles — we read what we want — and recommendations are freely shared.

    It is, quite simply, the perfect club for bibliophiles, introverts and people who just want to meet with others without having the pressure of required reading.

    Here is our chapter’s favorite books of the year:

     

    Silent Book Club Manchester Chapter's favorite books of 2022

     

    There’s probably a local chapter of the Silent Book Club near you. If you’re interested in joining, click here.

  • Books

    Bookish adventures and novel treats

    December 7, 2022 / No Comments

    John Green, author/podcaster/vlogger/nerdfighter, recently shared a fabulous story about one book’s unlikely survival. Check it out:

     

     

    Has a book ever crossed your path in an unlikely fashion? Let me know in the comments. And watch this space to learn about the most prized book in my collection.

  • Christmas tree at night

    It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… just a bit early

    November 26, 2022 / No Comments

    Our neighbors across the street have this lovely house that looks a bit like a log cabin. The front features several big windows and a porch the length of the building where the owners stack the fuel for their fireplace. During the winter months, I love stepping outside at night to feel the cold air on my face, spy the smoke coming out of their chimney and smell that wonderful burning wood scent.

    Last week, the neighbors decided to ignore the calendar entirely and put up their artificial Christmas tree. My first thought was, “Surely, it’s too soon. It’s not even Thanksgiving yet!” Then, I reprimanded myself. So what if it’s early? Perhaps they need a little holiday cheer in their lives right now.

    The best part is… I get to enjoy their tree, too. When I’m sitting at my desk and working, I can peer out the window and see the colored lights of that tree shining brightly into the quiet of the night.

  • Quote of the day

    November 20, 2022 / No Comments

    “Books hold most of the secrets of the world, most of the thoughts that men and women have had. And when you are reading a book, you and the author are alone together — just the two of you. A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there, in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question answered. Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people — people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book.” –E.B. White