I follow John Irving’s lead as he picks a path through the rocks and moss of this small Canadian Shield island. We are heading to his “writing shed” which lies
I follow John Irving’s lead as he picks a path through the rocks and moss of this small Canadian Shield island. We are heading to his “writing shed” which lies
Kate Tigue
As a librarian, I often get questions from folks who are looking for books that fast paced and have lots of action. Most people seem keen to avoid getting bogged down with wordy description or intricate world-building and get straight to the plot. While I also love an action-packed story, living and reading through a global pandemic has given me a new appreciation for slower paced fiction.
I think I speak for many when I say that I would really like a break from living through these “unprecedented times.” Because I am the sort of person who can get swept up by the emotion surrounding current events, I keep my news reading to a limited time period in the morning, when I can chat with my husband and keep myself grounded before anxiety takes over. When I read at night, I avoid the news in favor of books that keep me calm and help me relax after a busy day. Regardless of genre, I’ve found that slower-paced novels that focus on the interior life of the characters inst