Nerd and a half

Celebrating the nerd life, being a huge dork, and geekery.

bookshop.org supports independent bookstores.

Nov 5, 20213 min read

Books for young'uns: The Dragonet Prophecy and Tales of the Hinterlands

Sutherland, Tui T- The Dragonet Prophecy Narrated by: Shannon McManus Albert, Melissa- Tales from the Hinterland I don't know if I've...

Aug 8, 20212 min read

Favorite children's books: Baby-Sitter's Club

Most of us know their names, have a favorite character, a favorite book. I devoured this series for about a year and a half. I remember...

Jun 17, 20212 min read

Favorite children's books: Crestwood Classic Movie Monsters

My elementary school library had a set of movie monster books that absolutely fascinated me.

May 16, 20212 min read

Children's favorites: the Betsy books that aren't Betsy-Tacy books

There's a series of Betsy books that aren't Betsy-Tacy, FYI.

Apr 14, 20212 min read

Children's favorites: Ralph S. Mouse and Ribsy

Since the death of beloved children's author Beverly Cleary, the Internet has been flooded with appreciations and reminiscences.

Mar 12, 20212 min read

Children's favorites: Little Golden Books

Likely everyone has a list of Little Golden Book favorites; they've been around for decades.

Feb 3, 20213 min read

Childhood favorites and Newberys of old

I've been thinking about some award-winners that I've read, a few as a kid and then more as a librarian.

Dec 15, 20203 min read

Christmas chapters

A bookish Christmas tradition that I go back to every few years is to read Christmas chapters from books that I love. My favorite ones...