Let’s chat about coffee table books! In the era of the eBook, I’m all the more convinced that I want to be surrounded by books that are not only useful but also beautiful. Visiting the library a few weeks ago reminded me of this as I grabbed a stack of giant art & design books […]

We’ve already logged more hours than I can count at the pool this summer, which means two things: 1. I’m eating less because I’m in a swimsuit more. EWW. 2. I’m reading more because I’m in a swimsuit by the pool. YES. And since we always like chatting about books here, let’s discuss summer reads. […]

An oft-asked question between my Dad and I is “So what are you reading right now?”  Probably the most influential in my life when it comes to encouraging me as a reader, Dad can be frequently found in his cozy leather chair in the living room with a stack of books next to him. And […]

Every one of these is so interesting.  Particularly great for kids’ books and art/design/architecture tomes. I guess what I’m saying is, yes, I do judge a book by its cover. :-