The best, most beloved books often have one thing in common: a struggle to be published. Some of our most important stories, from Anne Frank’s unforgettable diary, to the wanderlust classic On the Road, and even early books by childhood idol Dr. Seuss, were passed over by multiple agents and publishers. Yet sometimes it’s those books that break rules, the ones labeled […]
‘Tis the holiday season and time to buy gifts For your friends and your family, The mailman, your niece, Your teacher, your preacher, and your half-cousin Cliff. Books make a great present, When they’re papered in gold, Folded in tissue, Or wrapped in a ribbon. One way or another, they’re much better when given. As […]
Becoming a grandparent is one of those magical moments in life—an opportunity to pass down wisdom, tradition, and hard-won experience. People fortunate enough to become grandparents are usually understandably thrilled at the prospect—but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a learning curve, or that there aren’t moments of doubt, confusion, and possibly panic. As usual, the […]
’Tis the season for costumes, candy, pumpkins, and parties. October is here, and we’re ready to celebrate our love for all things trick-or-treat with a spooktacularly awesome, frightfully fun, and totally cool kid-friendly fete. Of course, we’re upping the ante on the average affair and adding a literary twist to our Halloween bash. Surprise and […]
