Category Archives: Tucson Festival of Books/good books

Vacation, Revolution and the Rapture

Posted on May 21, 2011 by sheilawill

I’m in vacation mode. We’ll be heading to Oregon early tomorrow morning; sure hope we beat the end of the world! Will we be safe in Eugene with all the other progressive sinners? Will we be safe snuggling up in … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day/Reading Day

Posted on May 9, 2011 by sheilawill

We went out for breakfast. I spoke to Brook and Ethan; nothing else matters on Mother’s Day. I wished a few dear friends and Dan’s wonderful mom a happy day. Then I read. First the Sunday NYTimes — Week in … Continue reading →

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To speak or not to speak

Posted on March 25, 2011 by sheilawill

On my walk yesterday morning I passed a young man, probably an African immigrant, starting his day. He’s leaving his sleeping spot, carrying lots of blankets and a water bottle. We pass each other quietly. I wonder if he recognizes … Continue reading →

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Books Win!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by sheilawill

I’ve always had my kids, my dear friends and Mount Desert Island family,  and more recently Dan and his family. Now I have my Tucson Festival of Books family. Roaming around the University of Arizona campus, or seeing fellow author … Continue reading →

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History/Memoir/Biography at the Tucson Festival of Books!

Posted on March 8, 2011 by sheilawill

Our dedicated committee has lined up a stellar roster of authors for this literary weekend that makes Tucson shine. I’m so proud to be a part of it! Thanks to committee members Holly Schaffer of UA Press, Corey Knox of … Continue reading →

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Books or guns?

Posted on March 4, 2011 by sheilawill

Here’s your choice: Attend the Tucson Festival of Books on the UA campus the weekend of March 12-13, or the gun show at the Pima County Fairgrounds. Remember the saying, guns or butter? Fight or eat. Anger or compassion. Dominance … Continue reading →

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My world of books, part II

Posted on March 1, 2011 by sheilawill

In another lifetime, picture books dominated my life. When Brook and Ethan were little, reading aloud  to them shaped our days: special mom and daughter time, special mom and daughter and son time after Ethan’s nap/with popcorn, bedtime reading, reading … Continue reading →

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My world of books, part I

Posted on February 26, 2011 by sheilawill

It’s been a long time since I attended my last American Booksellers Association convention (now called BookExpo America), which always felt like four or five days without sleep, partying, and non-stop book talk. I loved it. Those were the days … Continue reading →

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“Generosity”

Posted on December 26, 2010 by sheilawill

What a title. What an author. Eight of Richard Powers’ nine novels now reside on our coffee table, each waiting to be chosen by Dan or me for reading next. Dan has already read half the titles; Powers is that … Continue reading →

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March brings the Tucson Festival of Books

Posted on December 1, 2010 by sheilawill

It’s been unseasonably winterly in Tucson. Three nights in a row that temperatures have plunged to below 30 degrees! Pastel sheets and pillowcases are spread over my plants. Car windshields had to be scraped by early risers. There were many … Continue reading →

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