Monthly Archives: March 2012

Book Review — Typography 101

I was on the editorial side of things in my first job in publishing, but I well remember people on the graphics side moaning about how terrible it was that computers were making it so easy for “just anyone” to … Continue reading

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Engaging Interview between Penn and Friedman

I just watched a terrific discussion between author-blogger Joanna Penn and publisher-author-teacher-blogger Jane Friedman. I’m one of almost 150,000 followers of Jane Friedman on Twitter. Her tweets are invariably topical and often lead me to click through to the article … Continue reading

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Death of a Former Boss

In his tragedy Julius Caesar,William Shakespeare had Marc Antony say, “The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.” We don’t say enough about the good ones when they die. The good pays … Continue reading

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Where Would You Be Without Your Library?

The M. N. Spear Library in Shutesbury, a small town in western Massachusetts, has put together a darling fundraising plea that makes you want to donate even though you have nothing to do with them or their town or their … Continue reading

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Book Review – Gift Idea for New Cat Owners

To read my formal review of Cat Calls, click on the “Book Reviews” tab above. This is an appropriate book to give older children and new cat owners of any age. It’s easy to read and full of clear advice … Continue reading

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Listener-friendly Automated Audiobooks

I’m pleased to let you know about a new offering from the company my husband has devoted much of his time to for the past eleven years (Lessac Techonologies, Inc.). The offering is an automated reading of certain classics in … Continue reading

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