River City Reading: March
Spring has sprung so spend it skimming these new releases.
Archives: books
Books that bring you love from all corners of the Earth, across space and time
Four books that are worth reading this Valentine’s Day.
River City Reading: Best books of 2013
This year, I cut my ties with the Real Housewives, read an absurd number of books, and attempted to keep track of them all.1 Though I miss the table flipping on occasion, my top ten books were well worth the read.
River City Reading: September
The first month of fall publishing season is upon us. Bring on the books!
People’s Library Project opens Friday
We all know about Patrick Henry, Arthur Ashe, and other figures so ingrained in Richmond lore. A new initiative will give ordinary Richmonders a chance to make history.
The pros and cons of literate children
The summer before the start of kindergarten a switch flipped in the brain of my then five-year-old. She went from “reading” memorized board books to reading actual books to herself in what seemed like an instant. While most of the effects of this were great, some were… unexpected.
River City Reading: July
I can point you to a dozen lists with this summer’s “Best Beach Reading.” But wouldn’t you rather see this summer’s “Best Tales of Blood and Oil to Read on the James”?
Summer reads, served up family style
Summer is finally upon us, and for me (and maybe you) that means hiding inside from the evil sun with a good book or ten. These are just a few suggestions for your summer reading list if you’re looking for books with a family slant.
River City Reading: June
Five novels published in June, from politics to the golden age of skyjacking.
