Help, I Forget Everything I Read!
Dear Literary Lady, I read voraciously, but I have the worst memory when it comes to books. I either can’t…
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How Do I Get My Friend to Write?
Dear Literary Lady, I’m trying to convince my friend to write a book, because I know she would write something…
How Do I Bridge a Language Barrier to Talk Books?
Dear Literary Lady, My mother and I both love to read, but it’s difficult to share our reading experiences with…
First Date Woes for a Bookworm
Dear Literary Lady, I’m finding that being a bookworm makes it hard to converse during a first date. I feel…
I’m Sticking to a New Year’s Resolution to Read More—But I’m Not Sure I Like It
Dear Literary Lady, My New Year’s resolution is to read more, but I’m not a big reader and I’m not even…
I’m a Book Scrooge. How Do I Change?
Dear Literary Lady, I’m a Scrooge when it comes to lending my books to others. I want to turn over…
What Do I Do When A Book Makes Me Feel Dumb?
Dear Literary Lady, What do you do when a “great” book just makes you feel dumb? –R.F., Austin, TX …
How Do I Support My Best Friend’s Soon-to-be-Released Book?
Dear Literary Lady, My best friend just got a book deal! What’s are some ways to show my support? –J.M.,…
How Do You Convince an Avowed Fiction Reader to Read Nonfiction?
Dear Literary Lady, I’m trying to convince an avowed fiction reader to try nonfiction, to no avail. What do I…
Ask a Literary Lady: My Parents Say Literary Studies Don’t Help. Thoughts?
Dear Literary Lady, I’m in college and I love taking literature classes, but my parents say they won’t prepare me for…
What Should I Read After a Breakup?
Our Literary Lady is on vacation this week, so we’re bringing you a classic from the archives! Dear Literary Lady, I…
Can Reading Help the New York City Blues?
Dear Literary Lady, I’ve grown weary of New York City over the years, but I’m trapped here because of work,…
Ask a Literary Lady: My Friend Wants to Wait for the Movie
Dear Literary Lady, One of my favorite books is being made into a movie. I’ve been recommending this book to…
Ask a Literary Lady: I Keep Rescuing Old Books – Is That Ok?
Dear Literary Lady, Whenever a library is getting rid of its old books for free, I manage to pack my…
Ask a Literary Lady: Why Do We Mourn Writers?
Dear Readers, A few days ago, one of my favorite writers passed. It is with that in mind that I…
Ask a Literary Lady: Best Hiding Places for My Books?
Dear Literary Lady, My wife requested I get rid of some of my books when we moved. I didn’t. Now…
Ask a Literary Lady: How Do I Stop Missing My Stop?
Dear Literary Lady, Whenever I read on the train or the bus, I get so absorbed I miss my stop,…
Ask a Literary Lady: Help! I Need to Fake My Book Club Reading!
Dear Literary Lady, HELP! I have a book club meeting tonight and I didn’t read the book! How do I…
I Hated Reading in School, I Want to Love it Now
Literary Lady is on vacation this week, but here’s a favorite question from the archives! Dear Literary Lady, I hated reading…
Ask a Literary Lady: I Don’t Like My Friend’s Book Recommendations
Literary Lady is on vacation this week, but here’s a favorite question from the archives! Dear Literary Lady, I’ve never liked my…