The “Best Books of 2015” lists are a great resource, of course! There are just so many, lists upon lists. Here are the top five that I’ve enjoyed and found useful: #1: The New York Times Top 10 Books of 2015 This is the…
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With great pleasure I share the last installment of Bacon readers’ top picks for 2015! It’s not too late to get these books wrapped and under the tree… and it’s always a good time to treat yourself to a great read!…
I’m in awe of the lovely gift Kate McKinnie gave her mother last Christmas. This gift isn’t limited to Christmas or Moms, and I am so happy to share her idea with you today. From Kate: Last Christmas, I had a…
Looking for a gift for a teenager? I’m so sorry. I am too. They’re hard to please, in my experience. And mine won’t be screaming with delight over the books wrapped under the tree. I’ve noticed, though, that they do tend…
I hope you’ll enjoy today’s intriguing selections from some of the most wonderful readers and writers I know. Here we go! NONFICTION: From Dara Russell: What do you think of when you hear the name “Vanderbilt?” Vanderbilt University? The lavish Biltmore House?…
Imagine the love child of Marilynne Robinson and Nick Hornby. Their novels I mean. Medium Hero and Other Stories is a marvelous debut collection by Nashville singer-songwriter Korby Lenker: deep thoughts, light touch, the holy mysteries of life, and just…
My cousin Christina Apperson could grace the cover of a romance novel. It’s true. She’s got the long, flowing chestnut locks, a figure to die for, and I’ll just go ahead and say it – sultry eyes. I’m afraid she…
Every once in a while I accidentally run two Bacon posts in a day. (Darn. I feel like such an idiot when that happens.) Today is different. Today’s second post is breaking news for readers. The National Book Award Winners were…
Today, friend of Bacon Laura Cooper takes on on a book that’s received a tremendous amount of attention lately, A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara. She’s not as enchanted as some, and I can see why. From Laura: Who doesn’t love book prizes?…