Within the Pages
Some books stay with us long after we close the cover.
Within the Pages is where I reflect on my own journey with books — the moments, memories, and stories that shaped how reading fits into my life.
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Do Audiobooks Count as Reading?
I’m going to say something that might ruffle a few feathers. Audiobooks don’t count as reading. At least, not in the literal sense. Before you close this email, let me explain. This isn’t an argument against audiobooks, it’s about what’s actually happening in your brain when you listen versus when you read, and why that…
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You Can Take the Girl Out of the Bookstore…
Every so often a phrase settles into you and never quite leaves. “You can take the girl out of the bookstore, but you can’t take the bookstore out of the girl.” The more I sit with that phrase, the more I realize why it still feels so true. It’s not just about where I worked…
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Is It Okay to Stop Reading a Book?
Hi Friends, It’s been a little quieter here lately, but I haven’t been away from Within the Bookends. I’ve been working behind the scenes on a few pieces of the site, including a new seasonal page that I’m really excited to share. The Summer Reading page is now live, and it’s built around something I…
