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This is anything but a carefree summer. The term ‘beach reading’ probably takes on a melancholy and wistful connotation during the pandemic, with beaches either closed or holding fewer people.

He was a longtime friend, as well as a professional colleague, and his loss still seems unreal and shocking, just as it had when I first learned of his passing.

The influence of media/cultural theorist Marshall McLuhan, who died 40 years ago at the age of 69, remains strong. As we continue to grapple for answers about how to approach

In this era of maximum uncertainty, disunity, and not-always-reliable information, we especially value trusted, no-nonsense, hands-on guidance from experts. In that spirit, we can look to Kerry Hannon, who has

There is no shortage of reading lists to help readers fill the time and attempt to make some sense of the Coronavirus era. We’re in need of perspective, with information

As I noted in my previous post, Writing, Research, and Creativity: Quotes from Deborah Kalb’s Book Q&As, many people have increased time for reading, especially for long-form reading in books.

While the world might seemingly be spinning out of control, one consolation is the increased time many people have for reading. The pandemic has also highlighted the need for outlets