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  1. I’m Booked: A Love Letter to District

    2025-03-24 21:04:47 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-a-love-letter-to-district/  It is hard to admit that this is my last edition of “I’m Booked.” After four unforgettable years at District, I am officially signing off as I graduate next week. For my last column, I wanted to write a love letter to reading, District and…

  2. I’m Booked: “Lifeform”

    2025-03-24 21:03:47 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-lifeform/  Over the summer, I had the honor of meeting actress and writer, Jenny Slate. Her husband, Ben Shattuck, is one of my favorite authors, and I was lucky enough to see them on the book tour for “The History of Sound.” Ever since, I’ve been…

  3. I’m Booked: Banned Books

    2025-03-24 21:02:19 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-banned-books/  Hello and welcome to the (drumroll please) 50th edition of I’m Booked! In honor of this special occasion, I’m Booked is having our first-ever collaboration with Photo Editor, Ally Miller-Henson. While I’ve gotten the incredible opportunity to talk about books for the past few years,…

  4. I’m Booked: Love in Literature

    2025-03-24 21:01:19 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-love-in-literature/  I’ll be the first to admit that I can’t stand romance novels. I hope this doesn’t get me any hate mail because I know they have a large following these days. I just find their formulaic structure and routine happy endings not to my taste.…

  5. I’m Booked: “Marathon Woman”

    2025-03-24 21:00:30 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-marathon-woman/ On Feb. 5, what some at District are claiming was the “best day ever,” we celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day. In honor of this holiday, I’d love to talk about the first woman to officially run a marathon. Katherine Switzer went into…

  6. I’m Booked: Ben Shattuck

    2024-08-21 15:41:35 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-ben-shattuck/ Longtime lovers of “I’m Booked” might remember my review of “Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau.”I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the author, Ben Shattuck, about this book, his recent release and all things writing.  While “Six Walks” was a…

  7. I’m Booked: Are These Popular Books Worth It?

    2024-03-13 13:41:44 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-are-these-popular-books-worth-it/  Whether it is on TikTok, through a friend, or in a bookstore, we are constantly being bombarded with book recommendations. This is amazing because it allows us to read books we might not usually read and connect with others based on a shared interest. All…

  8. I’m Booked: “Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau”

    2024-02-25 22:07:41 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-six-walks-in-the-footsteps-of-henry-david-thoreau/  Clearly, I cannot stop obsessing over my trip to Concord, Massachusetts. Even though I did not fall in love with any author besides Louisa May Alcott, I can’t help but notice when Thoreau or Emerson is mentioned. That is why I initially picked up “Six…

  9. I’m Booked: “Wellness”

    2024-02-25 22:06:49 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-wellness/  Welcome back to another year of book reviews! At the end of 2023, I found myself reading short, quick reads to get to my reading goal. Once 2024 began, I allowed myself to slow down with a nice, long book. “Wellness” by Nathan Hill turned…

  10. I’m Booked: My Top Ten Books of 2023

    2024-02-25 22:04:46 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-my-top-ten-books-of-2023/  It’s hard to believe that another year has passed, leaving me with the exciting challenge of choosing my top ten books of 2023. Although 2023 was a bit slower than 2022, I still managed to reach my reading goal (in large part thanks to our…

  11. I’m Booked: My Summer Reads

    2024-02-25 22:00:46 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-my-summer-reads/  Welcome back to another school year, fellow book-lovers! If you read my article in the spring about what to read over the summer, please disregard it entirely because I only read two books off of that list. Sorry! When I go to a bookstore, I…

  12. I’m Booked: What to Read This Summer

    2024-02-25 21:59:30 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-what-to-read-this-summer/  As the quarter comes to a close, we can all let out a sigh of relief that another summer is upon us. And we all know what that means… more time to read! Here are some books I am interested in reading this summer (and…

  13. I’m Booked: “Between Two Kingdoms”

    2024-02-25 21:58:24 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-between-two-kingdoms/  ’m always on the lookout for an outdoorsy book involving a trip across the country. While that is not necessarily what I got from “Between Two Kingdoms” by Suleika Jaouad, I was amazed by it nonetheless.  “Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted”…

  14. I’m Booked: “Tuesdays with Morrie”

    2024-02-25 21:57:09 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-tuesdays-with-morrie/  Death is an interesting thing. It is an inevitability that people refuse to face. “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom describes a man who had no choice but to face death. In the book, Albom documents the last months of his professor Morrie’s life. With…

  15. I’m Booked: “None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive”

    2024-02-25 21:55:58 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-none-of-this-would-have-happened-if-prince-were-alive/  If you are a Prince fan from Savannah, oh boy, do I have a book for you. Granted, “None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive” by Carolyn Prusa is entertaining for other readers as well.  I found this book at the Savannah…

  16. I’m Booked: “The House on Mango Street”

    2024-02-25 21:54:16 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-the-house-on-mango-street/  If you haven’t noticed already, I’m often drawn to slow and depressing books that leave me feeling like I should lie on the floor for a while. During my most recent trip to Starland E. Shaver, I was determined to find a book that kept…

  17. I’m Booked: “Beneath a Scarlet Sky”

    2024-02-25 21:52:19 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-beneath-a-scarlet-sky/  Hello, and welcome to another book review! After looking at Goodreads, I discovered that “Beneath a Scarlet Sky” by Mark Sullivan had mixed reviews. Although it was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award in the Best Historical Fiction Category, some people question its popularity. I…

  18. I’m Booked: “Say Their Names”

    2024-02-25 21:51:19 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-say-their-names/  If you are looking for an informative book on the history and importance of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, I would recommend “Say Their Names: How Black Lives Came to Matter in America.” This book is written from multiple perspectives by authors Curtis Bunn,…

  19. I’m Booked: “Born a Crime”

    2024-02-25 21:50:07 UTC

    Published in SCAD District  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-born-a-crime/  Even if you are not a fan of “The Daily Show,” its host, Trevor Noah, wrote one of my favorite autobiographies. “Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood” describes Noah’s intense childhood in an often hilarious way. It is constantly moving, shocking and…

  20. I’m Booked: “Just Mercy”

    2024-02-25 21:48:39 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-just-mercy/  There are certain books that change the way you see the world. Its story and message mold you and stay in your mind far after you finish the last page. For me, “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson was one of those books.  Bryan Stevenson is…

  21. I’m Booked: “When Women Were Dragons”

    2024-02-25 21:47:23 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-when-women-were-dragons/  Hello, and welcome to another I’m Booked review! Today, I am going to talk about “When We Were Dragons” by Kelly Barnhill. Before all fantasy haters leave the page, this book is not quite what you expect. Although, yes, some women are dragons, I wouldn’t…

  22. I’m Booked: “The Light We Carry”

    2024-02-25 21:46:00 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-the-light-we-carry/  As a big fan of Michelle Obama’s autobiography, “Becoming,” I was excited yet hesitant to pick up her new book, “The Light We Carry.” I had high expectations and would be heartbroken if I was let down. Thankfully, I had nothing to worry about.  While…

  23. I’m Booked: Top 10 books of 2022

    2024-02-25 21:44:40 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-top-10-books-of-2022/ Hello, 2023! As we enter the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on some fantastic books from 2022. I read some absolute tear-jerkers in 2022 that I’d love to share. If you haven’t read these already, put them on your list for 2023.…

  24. I’m Booked: “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn”

    2024-02-25 21:43:01 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-a-tree-grows-in-brooklyn/  Following my review of “Little Women,” let’s talk about another classic coming-of-age story set in ye olden times: “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. This book follows Francie Nolan as she grows up in a tenement in Brooklyn, New York, in the early…

  25. I’m Booked: “Little Women”

    2024-02-25 21:41:42 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-little-women/  I think it’s finally time for me to discuss my favorite book of all time: “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. Be prepared for me to hype up this book as much as possible. I’m sorry, I can’t help it.  “Little Women” is a novel…
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