Star Wars hit me hard as a kid. (Not alone, I know!) At age 9, I was still firmly rooted in fairy tales and schoolwork and a suburban Southern childhood. Independence took the form of riding my bike to the local Seven Eleven…
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No one would ever accuse me of succeeding at New Year’s Resolutions. I finally came up with a better strategy: New Year’s Course Corrections. I tend to do better with that gentler, more navigational approach. Today, Dallas Wilt reflects on a…
Do any of us ever feel completely sure that we’re getting parenting right, or even mostly right? God knows I don’t. I always love to hear about a thought-provoking parenting book, and today, I’m thrilled for Julie Frist to share…
Bacon readers from near and far have sent in their top picks of 2016, and I’m thrilled to share their rousing recommendations in this last post before Christmas! Each contributor’s name is linked to a website of particular interest. Without further ado, and…
Is female friendship really so complicated? Laura Cooper, lately featured at Lithub, returns to Bacon today with her latest thought-provoking piece on the myths that surround us in life and literature. From Laura: There’s been a run on major literary fiction…
Today, one of the most avid and discerning readers I know shares his “Best of” list for 2016. I’m taking notes. From Sean Kinch: I am a devoted reader of “Best of” book lists. Seeing what others consider the cream…
Thank you, Nobel Committee – we needed something else to divide our nation! Friends, neighbors, and co-workers have been shocked by the Committee’s decision to award Bob Dylan the Nobel Prize for Literature, sparking heated discussions across the land. I…
From Patricia: I used to ride the bus to high school and would sometimes rest my head against the window and imagine how my image would fit into a music video on VH1. I would imagine different songs playing behind…
John Cheadle is about the cutest grandparent ever. He will happily keep you up to date on Mary Walton’s latest accomplishment (such as celebrating her first birthday) and is likely to post a selfie with her on Facebook. For a…