Category Archives: Books and Authors

Books Recently Given or Received

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Meredith Ann Rutter

This is kind of a dangerous post to write, because I didn’t keep a list of books I gave or received over the holidays. Therefore, I’m probably going to forget one or two, and perhaps offend someone in the process. … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Book Review and Me

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I generally keep my posts to 4-5 paragraphs so my busy friends will consider reading them. I get it! This one’s longer, though. Look at it as a loping re-entry after I let the summer and my novel-writing grab my … Continue reading →

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What My Teenaged Grandchildren Are Reading

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

Over July 4 week we were fortunate to have a bunch o’ family with us, including three of the grandkids. They thanked me profusely for recent book gifts, and all three were partway through those books–but only one actually had … Continue reading →

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Author Connections at “Books In Boothbay 2012”

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

A happy, noisy, interactive book event occurs on a Saturday each summer at the Railway Village in Boothbay, Maine. I’ve been twice now, each time with the same friend–so it’s now an annual routine for us (right?). She goes because … Continue reading →

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What’s That Book About?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

Upon completing my read of Jennifer Egan’s book A Visit from the Goon Squad, I begged my husband, “Please, please, please make the next book you read this one. I need to talk with someone about it!” He did as … Continue reading →

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Brief Book Previews from The Millions Magazine

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

You may enjoy a look at what one magazine, The Millions, took much time/effort to create for people who live and breathe books–or for people who read only a few each year and want to make sure they’re picking up … Continue reading →

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New Tabbed Section of My Favorites

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I have succumbed. I decided to take advantage of Amazon’s template for displaying and commenting on my favorite books. It’s just a neat way to see the covers and read a quick sentence by me about each, then to click … Continue reading →

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Ray Bradbury Knew His Worth

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

The year was 1979. The project was to develop the upper grades (7 – 8 ) of a new elementary-school reading program … on an insane schedule. Two of us were acting on tips while also searching on our own … Continue reading →

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Booksigning in Barn Raises Laughter

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

A rustic setting was the backdrop for a ribald reading by author Dan Zevin from his new book, Dan Gets a Minivan. The reading took place in the barn attached to Lily King’s house. Lily had invited her friends, including … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Memorable Characters and Lots Going On

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

My review of The Book Lover, Maryann McFadden’s third novel, is the newest addition in the “Book Reviews” tab above. Click there and Have a read. I wrote about Maryann McFadden in a post earlier this year called “A Room … Continue reading →

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