Maybe it’s simply difficult to criticize an author whose seen wild success without sounding jealous. Or maybe it really is jealousy between authors. All I know is that a lot of people have had harsh things to say about the success of the “Twilight Series,” and more directly, Stephenie Meyer’s success as a writer. People…

Two wonders of literature passed away today and they will be missed. The first was John Updike, who succumbed to a long battle with lung cancer at 76. The second is the time in our history when authors represented the strongest voice in our culture; when what they had to say influenced the national discussion;…

I don’t find as much time as I used to for snuggling up with a good book, but when I do I relish the opportunity. One of the few fiction books I have had time to read in 2008 has been Marilynne Robinson’s sequel of sorts to the magnificent, prize- winning novel “Gilead.” “Home” takes…

Before I go listing my YA novel picks for 2008, I have one caveat: I am rather tired of the way people slap the word “spiritual” on everything including the kitchen sink, without really telling you what they mean by the usage. So, in the process of giving you my Top 5 Best Spiritual YA Reads…

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