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The most popular posts of 2023I love year-end wrap-ups and superlatives, no matter the subject. And I’m always fascinated to see what readers are drawn to. Maybe...
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One small change that changes everything, with coffeeIt’s that time of year when I’m taking stock of the year gone by and making plans for the year to come—and in doing so noticed a gap...
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15 recommended reads for those traveling to MichiganThe inspiration for each installment of our Literary Tourism series comes from many places. Today’s Michigan-set list was inspired by...
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Super-seasonal reading, all year longReaders, today’s guest may sound familiar to you: it’s the first time I’ve spoken to Kim Hewlett on the show, but in September...
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Two uniquely special wall calendars that make me so very happy and organizedYes, you read that right—I love wall calendars! Not trendy planners, or amazingly creative bullet journals , or even fashionable digital...
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Unconventional packing tips for your next tripIt’s an irony of my life that this confirmed homebody has spent so much of her life not at home. By my calculations, over the seventeen years...
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Building a TBR for a bucket list tripToday’s guest, Dana Prescott, loves to travel and loves to read, and finds these two hobbies work well together. Right now, Dana is...
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25 puzzles to add to your stash for year-round delightIt’s that time of year! The time when I start replenishing my puzzle hoard as the weather cools down. We are bona fide puzzle fans and like to...
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My favorite books of 2023It’s been another amazing year in books—although I’m terrified that some of them might be lost forever. For reasons February Anne...
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Stories you can’t stop thinking aboutMy guest today is a familiar name to many of you: Ariel Lawhon was one of our earliest guests (that was back in Episode 15!), and I also...
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Tūl Pens, my one true love“Am I writing well? Thank my pen. Am I writing badly? […B]lame my pen.” ― Anne Fadiman, Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader...
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The 2023 Modern Mrs Darcy Holiday Cookie ExchangeLast year we tried something new and hosted a virtual holiday cookie exchange here on Modern Mrs Darcy. A good time was had by all, plus we got...
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12 giftable books for every readerBooks are a reliable option when it comes to gift-giving, but figuring out what book is right for which reader can be tough! That’s why we’re...
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Reading around the worldReaders, when Allison Virtue told us about her global reading project, I couldn’t wait to hear more. Allison lives in Los Angeles, where...
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A baker’s dozen (13) of cozy mysteriesI simply adore a mystery. And while I agree with Anne Shirley that Octobers are fabulous, I am so glad to live in a world where there are cozy...
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10 delightful cookbooks for reading, cooking, and giftingThere’s no underestimating the joy of flipping through a beautifully photographed, drool-worthy cookbook. I love curling up with cookbooks...
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Knitting unraveled my reading lifeIf you struggle to read as much as you’d like and feel torn between multiple beloved hobbies, you’ll understand the dilemma facing...
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Split the loaf with a strangerEndless errands wear me out, yet I also appreciate the conviviality of a busy season. I wrote about that tension in a 2019 newsletter piece and...
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Mahjong, My Midlife ObsessionDear Readers, it’s my pleasure to welcome MMD team member Sara Aeder to the blog for the first time! Sara serves as our What Should I...
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Holiday gift picks from our teamToday marks our annual holiday gift recommendation episode, and this year we’ve added a fresh new twist: I’ve invited members of our...
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Favorite gifts to give and receiveIn keeping with tradition, today I’m sharing a round-up of gifts I have loved to receive over the years, some of my go-to gifts, and a few...
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7 little things I’m loving lately: kitchen editionI like to keep a list in my journal of the (mostly) little, everyday things bringing me a disproportionate amount of happiness these days. I...
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Branch out into a new genre with these literary fiction readsWhether you’re stuck in a rut or simply want to explore outside your comfort zone, branching into new reading territory is a good and...
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Books that pair with pumpkin spiceToday’s guest is craving books that feel exactly right for fall. For Grace, today’s South Carolina-based reader, this could mean one...
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Informational nonfiction that made a real difference in my lifeBecause books are integral to what I do, I’m often asked if reading feels like “work” to me. It’s a valid question: I...
