I never really thought of cookbooks as books. That might sound odd; after all, they are bound, printed, and shelved like any other book. But I’ve always seen them more as tools than as traditional reading material.…
Read More: My Cookbook Collection: Are Cookbooks Books or Tools?An ongoing notebook
Essays
On reading, writing, and the patience of long sentences. New each Thursday.
Where We Read
Do you pull out a book every time you find yourself waiting in line, or do you prefer to wait until you’re back home to read? The question of where we read is interesting. It raises…
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I Have a Book Problem
Yes, I have a book problem. Actually, I have two problems. It would not be so bad if they were not conflicting with each other like two dogs in a bag trying to escape! People who…
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Where We Write
Writing is a personal act. It’s a fight, a confrontation of the writer with the blank page. Often, this confrontation happens in the solitary confinement of an office, a library, a shack in the garden, or…
Read More: Where We WriteMy Earliest Memory About Books
I don’t have many memories of my early life. I was so focused on living the day that the first eight years are like a blur, like for most children. However, there are a few not-so-blurry…
Read More: My Earliest Memory About BooksOn Book Covers as Art
I counted them not too long ago. I am the proud owner of over 1,200 pieces of art. That’s a collection worthy of a small museum! You might think I own a castle to keep all…
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