Written by Madalyn Campbell In general, humans respond well to validation. Do something and get a reward, any reward. Is the simple reward of a job well done enough? For some people that is plenty, but for others there has to be something more to doing a task. How do we make ourselves read in…
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Written by Madalyn Campbell Fanny Price (Mansfield Park) How can I want to be Fanny Price when I am already Fanny Price? She worries a lot, has horrible self-esteem, is too hard on herself, but is also terribly judgmental. She wallows in her own misery, is applauded as a sweet girl, but is often judging…
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Written by Madalyn Campbell LitHub recently published an article detailing award-winning books that have been generally forgotten in time. Scrolling down the list, even the most avid reader may find themselves facing completely unheard-of books. These books earned highest honors, yet they have been swept up in the tidal wave of history. How much merit…
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Written by Madalyn Campbell Last week, Publishers Weekly wrote about the finalists that were announced by the National Book Critic’s Circle (NBCC). The list includes thirty names for its 2017 awards and three additional recipients of other prizes. So, what is the NBCC? The National Book Critic’s Circle is the professional association of American literary…
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Written by Madalyn Campbell Tis the season! Are you looking to spread the joy of stories this holiday season? Look no further: here are a few charities—some that are looking for books and some seeking monetary donations (which they use to purchase books). Local: Inside Books Project sends books to inmates in Texas prisons. They…
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Written by Madalyn Campbell The Baillie Gifford Prize, formerly known as the Samuel Johnson Prize, is a U.K. prize for nonfiction. It began in 1999 and has continued awarding notable nonfiction books. It is open to any author of any nationality as long as the book was published in English and in the U.K. The…
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