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A poet brings us comfort when our own words aren’t enough. John O’Donohue is one of my favorites. In memory of my father, on what would have been his 90th birthday just

Throughout the next few months, I will be spotlighting Independent Bookstores across the nation and sharing with you a glimpse into their lives as bookstore owners or managers. While writing The

As the dust storm of controversy swirls around American Dirt, I just returned from Vietnam where I spent weeks researching a novel I’m writing. I am not Vietnamese. I’m as white as

The decade started with a tumultuous but ultimately glorious life change—a betrayal and divorce. I regained my home, my life, and my freedom. I discovered that I have the best

I love giving gifts at holiday time. It’s a way to let people know you not only love them, but you know what they need. Here are a few things