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My 15 Favorite Non-Fiction Books of 2018

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I'm apparently pretty tough on non-fiction writers. I read 112 books in 2018. Of those, I gave only 15 non-fiction books perfect grades, including two books about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Here are my reviews of those 15 books. They are in no particular order. Serial Killers: The Methods and Madness of Monsters Serial … [Read more...]

My 22 Favorite Fiction Books of 2018

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I read 112 books in 2018. It was a dozen books beyond my casual reading goal. I say "casual" reading goal because I've found that, since making reading more intentional again with my first reading challenge in 2013, I can read 100 books a year without much planning or effort. The year I read 150 books was a bit crazy, so I'm not sure I want to … [Read more...]

My Favorite Books of October

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There is nothing like cuddling under a blanket on the sofa, reading a good book and drinking a hot beverage. The colder months almost always mean I feel like I spend more time reading. It's ironic, because I don't necessarily read more books during the winter. I read a ton during my summers off and during summer travel. But I still feel like I … [Read more...]

Why I’m Canceling #EditorTherapy Chat After Three Years

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I've come to a painful decision. I'm in a place where I'm trying to hang onto something that no longer serves you the way it used to and something I've come to dread. After three years of pretty much weekly online discussions, I'm canceling #EditorTherapy chat. If you don't know what #EditorTherapy chat is, then I'm sure you don't care about … [Read more...]

Lessons from #EditorTherapy on Why College Media Matters

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Chances are, if you're reading this website, college media is important to you, but do you understand why college media matters beyond just your life or your campus? Chris Evans joined us for a recent #EditorTherapy chat to discuss why college media matters, within and outside of the boundaries of your university. Chris is president of College … [Read more...]