This is new territory for me so please bear with me while I try to navigate this forum.
With all of the stress that 15 years of independent bookselling brought I found myself in a conundrum. I never had time to read and I never had time to write. I would make recommendations for books to fellow readers after reading the blurb on the back, and that just was not right. I was not in the best interest of the author, reader, or myself.
I decided to leave the book business and find a way to engage readers thoroughly in books and book discussion. So, after some deliberation I returned to teaching. Now teaching English affords me the possibilities I was looking for in shared reading experiences, and a way to receive a much needed paycheck.
As a teacher I am able to point students toward independent bookstores so its a win win as far as I can see.
Leaving behind excel spreadsheets that were a necessary tool for moving books from one location to another is a real bonus! Now I read the book, I review the book, and if I think it's fitting I can teach the book.
My hope for this blog is that I can share some of the great books I am reading with you so that you can enjoy them also.
Most recently I have found Douglas Kennedy, Atria, The Pursuit of Happiness and a special relationship to be wonderful page turning reads. I have to say I didn't expect this. But, I found that his prose were paced well and dealt with very dramatic social issues. My review is on the Simon and Schuster blog under authors.
I hope you enjoy! Please let me know what you are reading.
Deb
