This year we are reading generously through the theme of Perspective. Grab your perspective glass and join us.
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Reading Generously: Science Fiction and ‘The Shivering Ground’
Quantum physics, fairy tales, climate change thrillers, & original tales from her own imagination: it’s Sara Barkat’s ‘The Shivering Ground’!
Reading Generously: Stories with Older Characters
How do we develop empathy? By reading fiction—generously. This month we focus on older characters in a novel by Ernest J. Gaines.
Reading Generously: ‘Mildred’s Garden’—A Begin Again Story
Begin Again with a love story—”Mildred’s Garden” by Laura Boggess. Even if you don’t like romance, it’s easy to read this book generously.
Reading Generously: Sacred Reading with Jane Eyre
Some books bear up under rereading generously, like Charlote Brontë’s “Jane Eyre.” Especially with sacred reading.
Reading Generously: Violent Stories
Why do we read violent stories? In this month’s Reading Generously column, Megan Willome reads Cormac McCarthy and Angie Thomas.
Reading Generously: Happy Endings
Are happy endings audacious? For this month’s Reading Generously column, Megan Willome considers the hope they offer.
Reading Generously: ‘Death Wins A Goldfish’
As we begin to leave our pandemic cocoons, we’re contemplating the meaning of life while reading generously ‘Death Wins a Goldfish.’
Reading Generously: The Great Gatsby Poetry
In her new edition, Tania Runyan says ‘The Great Gatsby’ might as well be poetry. Megan Willome puts that assertion to the poetic test.
Reading Generously: ‘How to Write a Form Poem’ by Tania Runyan
Form poetry: not just for grad school anymore. Welcome to your guided tour of ‘How to Write a Form Poem,’ by Tania Runyan.
Reading Generously: Black Stories
For February’s Reading Generously column, we share stories by Black authors. Fiction, poetry, and plays, oh my!
Reading Generously: ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley
How do you keep reading generously when you don’t like a story? Megan Willome says writing a poem may help.
Reading Generously: ‘How We Fight for Our Lives’ by Saeed Jones
This month our book review column becomes Reading Generously. We begin with Saeed Jones’ open-handed memoir.
A Ritual to Read to Each Other … Generously
As a boy Ebeneezer Scrooge was reading generously—so can we. Come along as we launch into 2021 with a new reading roundup column.
Poet Laura: For the Birds—A Poetry Reading … for Chickens
Dheepa R. Maturi reaches the “Reading Poetry to Chickens” stage of her Poet Laura journey. Join her at the chicken coop for couplets and rhymes.
Perspective: The Two, The Only: Calvin and Hobbes
With a new year on the horizon, Megan Willome is off for a fresh clean start and a little exploring. By sled, of course.
Children’s Book Club: A Very Haunted Christmas
It’s a very haunted Christmas in “The Box of Delights” and “The Children of the Green Knowe.” The night is dark, but the kids are all right.
Good News—It’s Okay to Write a Plot Without Conflict
What makes a plot worthy of writing? Get past societal assumptions about stories, and write a great plot without conflict.
Perspective: ‘Charlotte’s Web’ is a Medieval Novel
“Charlotte’s Web” a medieval novel? Join author Megan Willome as she gives a different perespective on the classic story.
Can a Machine Write Better Than You?—5 Best (And Worst) AI Poem Generators
Ever wanted AI to write a poem for you? Well, you’re in luck—here are 5 best AI poem generators around, featuring Hades and Persephone.