Category Archives: In the Headlines

Attention Parents

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

When I was a child, did I ever walk into a bookstore? I’m not sure I ever did. I walked into the library, and often. I sat in circles of kids listening to the librarian read to us. Some bookstores … Continue reading →

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Reasons for Book Optimism

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

This picture reminds me that objects farther away are reduced in impact on the eye. If your town has no bookstore, especially if it has recently lost a bookstore, you may be thinking books are going the way of the … Continue reading →

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It’s Banned Books Week

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I’m a bit late highlighting Banned Books Week, but this is a good case of better late than never. Visit the Banned Books Week website by clicking on this word website. Once there, click on the Mapping Censorship tab near … Continue reading →

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Commemorating the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

It would be hard to determine a total for the number of ways people come across books they want to read. “Word of mouth” is a great catch-all term, but it can mean a zillion specific ways. For example, my … Continue reading →

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Early Onset Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

Kudos to Pat Summitt, age 59, for the way she is facing her newest competition, early onset dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. She wondered at her erratic behavior and got herself checked out at Mayo Clinic. She didn’t hide from … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day Weekend

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

nuttakit / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Happy Independence Day and weekend to my fellow citizens of the USA! For your holiday enjoyment I have put together (1) a brief but challenging trivia quiz and (2) a book recommendation for the occasion. Answers to … Continue reading →

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In the Headlines: Schwarzenegger and Shriver

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I should be ashamed of myself. How could I not have thought about books when I heard the latest about Arnold and Maria? Well, thankfully, the L. A. Times did. For a summary, and maybe a book for you, read … Continue reading →

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