Books

Many classic novels are set against the backdrop of real-world landmarks, and visiting these places can bring those beloved stories to life. Here are 10 literary landmarks that should be on the bucket list of every classic book lover…

As you are reading, do you imagine a movie or TV series produced based on the book? I do and am thrilled when I see that a producer thought likewise. Slow Horses is now a series on Apple+. There are 15 books involving these characters, so copious of content for the screenwriters…

Reading a variety of genres is fun. In this group of seven books, we have four history books, three memoirs, two novels, five that take place in foreign settings, two about war, and one natural history. Impossible? Not really. Interesting books often span genres such as The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating that is […]

Diversity is the theme for these nine books – not in terms of race or gender, but topics. The one I enjoyed most was Kate Atkinson’s latest, followed by Dog of the North. Both light reading and a refreshing change of pace. None here I did not enjoy. I learned from your feedback…

Each year in March, during the University of Arizona spring break, a huge volunteer organization takes over the campus and hosts the Tucson Festival of Books (TFoB). This year 135,000 book lovers and around 350 authors immersed themselves in the world of books…

Part of my inspiration for starting Sixty and Me was the feeling that too many media outlets do not devote enough attention to women over 60. I feel that we are too often invisible on magazine covers and on TV shows, and our voices…

Looking for a little inspiration before planning your next adventure? The best travel books for retirees offer a mix of humor, wisdom, and wanderlust – perfect for anyone who finally has the time to explore the world. Are you planning a trip across the country or dreaming of faraway…

In Part One, I highlighted three long books. Here, there is only one, but an important book, Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution. If you have a serious reader friend, take up this book together and discuss the sections…

There are three longish books in this first installment of my winter book comments. I finally got my hands on Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. It did not disappoint. The wait list at the library is short because it came out in 2022. Then I saw a new book by Hampton Sides…

This December I had some surgery and was laid up for a while. Because I knew my “taking it easy” wasn’t for an indefinite amount of time, curling up on the couch every day with my blanket, tea, and book was glorious. I read and read and read. And I started thinking…