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Frankenstein Mary Shelley

on March 23, 2022

Frankenstein Mary Shelley

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Aspire Higher: How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and The World! Ken Linder

on March 21, 2022

and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and The World! Aspire Higher: How to Find the Love Ken Lindner Positivity

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Heart Medicine Radhule Weininger

on March 19, 2022

Heart Medicine psychology Radhule Weininger

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Where do you like to read?

on March 18, 2022

Where do you like to read?

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Jon Meyer in the Author's Spotlight

on March 17, 2022

Art New England ARTnews ARTS Clouds: love poems from above the fray CRITS Dialog Jon Meyer New Art Examiner Q The Village Voice Vermont Visions Quarterly

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The Still Point: The Simplicity of Spiritual Enlightenment by Kevin Krenitsky, MD

on March 16, 2022

Kevin Krenitsky MD The Still Point: The Simplicity of Spiritual Enlightenment

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Dry Heat by Len Joy

on March 03, 2022

Dry Heat by Len Joy

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Reading by Definition

on March 02, 2022

Reading by Definition

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March is National Reading Month

on March 01, 2022

dr. seuss National Reading Month

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The Finest Lies David J. Naiman

on January 25, 2022

The Finest Lies David J. Naiman

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Bookshelves

on December 30, 2021

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Hi, I'm Lori

I’m a lifelong reader, a Midwestener, book lover and the person behind Lori’s Book Loft. Here you’ll find book reviews, author conversations, bookstores worth visiting, books being adapted for film, and the occasional story about how a particular book found its way into my hands.

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Birdbrains: A Book That Reminded Me to Look Closer

Earlier this year, I received a copy of Birdbrains: A Lyrical Guide to Washington State Birds from Raven Chronicles Press via Shannon O’Grady. I have to admit, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I first opened it. I love books that bring together different pieces of a story, and this one immediately caught my attention because it isn't simply a book about birds. It is a collection of poetry, stories, observations, artwork, and facts that encourages you to look a little closer at the birds we so often take for granted. Birdbrains is a 314-page anthology featuring 107 species of birds from Washington State, along with other species from across the United States and around the world. It was edited by Washington State poet Susan Rich, with original pen-and-ink sumi-e paintings by artist Hiroko Seki and bird facts and notes from Stephanie Delaney. But what really makes this book interesting is the collection of voices inside it. Ninety-eight poets and writers contributed thei...

Why I’m Reading What the Dog Saw

I spent the better part of the summer watching documentaries. There’s something about the way a documentary gathers little pieces—people, places, events, memories, and bits of history—and brings them together to tell a larger story that I find fascinating. I’ve realized that I really enjoy stories that make me curious about the world and send me down an unexpected path. That same curiosity is probably what led me to What the Dog Saw . This summer, I made it to a new bookstore and, naturally, spent some time wandering the shelves. I also stopped at a few book sales and came home with several older books. I love finding books this way. You never quite know what is going to catch your attention. One of those books was What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell. I'll admit that the title was what initially pulled me in. At the time, we were mourning the loss of our beloved dog, Buddy , who was nearly sixteen years old. Seeing the word Dog on the cover was enough to make me pick it up...

When Stillness Brings Clarity: What the River Knows by Aysha Khan

I recently finished What the River Knows by Aysha Khan, a beautiful book that stayed with me in a quiet way. The writing drew me in through its conversations between a seeker and a river and the questions we carry quietly within ourselves. It speaks to the importance of finding clarity by returning to our own nature and taking the time to truly listen to what is within us. But it was the watercolor illustrations that gave me another feeling altogether. There was such softness and peace in them. As I moved through the pages, I found myself wanting to slow down, be still, and sink myself into the illustrations. They seemed to create a little space where I could breathe, feel more at ease, and simply let go. I think that is what I appreciated most about this book. The writing gives you something to think about, while the illustrations give you permission to pause. Together, they create a feeling of stillness that can be hard to find in everyday life. Sometimes we need that reminder—that...

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