Any Hallmark commercial or social media scroll reminds us that this season is all about family, but what is the deal with family these days? Whoever you’re gathering with this holiday season, I imagine you will enjoy my book recommendations all about family and the different things they can be. Originally published December 18, 2020.

With November coming to a close and the end of the year coming soon after, we look to new goals, new plans, and new hopes in 2021. Amidst celebrations, we have to recognize that everything happening in our country, good and bad, carries over into the new year. Originally published November 30, 2020.

On this day 44 years ago, Patty Hearst was released on bail pending the appeal of her conviction for participating in a 1974 San Francisco bank robbery. Friends of the newsletter will know we’re big Patty Hearst enthusiasts over here. Originally published November 19, 2020.

What a way to pass the time. Through 100 book reviews, I shared my favorite pieces of literature with you all and many of you shared your favorites with me. I would always love to hear more so please send me your favorites (or least favorites) and we’ll keep reading until we’ve reviewed them all. Originally published November 5, 2020.