Once upon a time, Baltimore was known as “the city that reads.” Then Mayor Kurt Schmoke coined this moniker in 1987, and while many have derided it, Baltimore does indeed […]
Charles Dickens at 200
If you studied Charles Dickens in school, it wouldn’t be surprising if you got an unpleasant feeling whenever his name comes up. But it could be time for you to give […]
Langston Hughes: From The Weary Blues to Black Muse
Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1902—110 years ago today. It’s only a coincidence that his birthday inaugurates Black History Month, but to me the timing has always seemed like […]
Reads to Savor: Nurses & Doctors!
You’ve already seen our previous “Reads to Savor” posts about Actors and about Science Fiction. Another group of materials that might not spring to mind involves the heroic lives of medical […]
Reads to Savor: Actors’ Bios!
At this time of year, many of us are looking forward to reading more relaxing things than what we’ve been reading all semester. Time to read for fun! But, how to find […]