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Summer reading: ‘So many books not enough time’ or ‘So much time not enough books’?

Written on: June 23rd, 2008 in Learning Journeys

Honoré here: As I was driving the other day, I caught a 60 second feature on WTOP-Radio by Bob Madigan, "Man About Town." Bob was talking about "summer reading" and shared snippets of an interview with Victor LaValle, one of this year’s PEN/Faulkner fiction judges. LaValle says we should be able to read at least […]


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Tag! You’re It! 7 Things to Know about Me as a Reader/Learner

Written on: June 16th, 2008 in Learning Journeys

Honoré here: There are all sort of challenges or games of "tag! you’re it" played on the Internet – usually on blogs. All involve sharing with others unknown or obscure facts about the person who is tagged. Recently I ran across one on Bookmarks magazine that I thought I’d share with you…and also, a little […]


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Summer means: read even more!

Written on: June 11th, 2008 in Learning Journeys

Laura here: Summer has arrived in Florida! For me it means reading even more than usual—at the beach, on our boat, under a tree with a picnic lunch. 😉 What’s your favorite spot? I’d love to help add to your summer reading list and I wanted to share my favorite reads from last year so […]


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Welcome to Between the Lines

Written on: June 4th, 2008 in Learning Journeys

Honoré and Kathy here: Hi and welcome to "Between the Lines". We’re delighted to have a place where we can share all the great books we’re reading…and our various learning journeys or paths. How many books have you read and/or listed since you got the journal? Take a few minutes and share a couple of […]


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On Learning “To See”

Written on: June 2nd, 2008 in Learning Journeys

Honoré here: I’ve started a new reading log/journal – occasioned by an upcoming trip to a desert island, Aruba – and the book: The Art of Travel with a Sketchbook by Mari Le Glatin Keis. My new log  is dedicated to my learning journey: keeping a sketchbook and drawing. From time to time, I will […]


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The Writing Diet

Written on: May 26th, 2008 in Learning Journeys

Laura here: Greetings! I am the Virtual Assistant for Between the Lines and am pleased to share a book that has resonated with me and supported me on my journey. I have struggled with being over weight since my daughter was born. I can lose weight but I don’t keep it off. When I turned […]


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Reading Niches…Mini-Universes

Written on: May 20th, 2008 in Learning Journeys

Kathy here ~ As plans for the 3rd Annual Delaware Book Festival gain momentum, I took the weekend to dive into the world of graphic novels and comics. We are beginning to fill a panel for the Festival that explores this big-getting-bigger genre. What did I find? Writers as famous and well-loved as James Patterson […]


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Rainy day options

Written on: May 12th, 2008 in Learning Journeys

Honore here: It’s Monday and it’s raining! Perfect conditions for spending the day curled up with a great book and a cup o’ tea! And to spend an hour or so quilting. Awaiting me: on my reading table and at the foot of my chair are all sorts of books in various stages of read, […]


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Taste them again – for the first time

Written on: May 5th, 2008 in Learning Journeys

Honoré here: Learning paths are filled with discovery and fun! Especially the one—quilting—I’m on currently. Among my discoveries: magazines. There are many in the library and on the newsstands, chock full of ideas, photos, directions, and inspiration to make quilted items, ranging from pin-cushions to wearable pieces to beautiful quilts for the bed or to […]


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Goodreads

Written on: April 28th, 2008 in Learning Journeys

Kathy here: The message below arrived in my email box last Wednesday. This sure doesn’t help the "books are going to become obsolete" theory, does it? Check out Goodreads for recommendations ~ and the reviews are a great way for readers to connect with readers ~ especially those on the same paths. One million people […]


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