There’s a common theme in the best books I read in 2016: oppression. Perhaps that isn’t so surprising in a year where the country seemed to take a giant leap backward following a contentious election, but it also reflects a sort of state of being for where I am as a reader. Perhaps you’ve noticed … More The Best Books I Read in 2016
I’m not a big believer in New Year’s resolutions, but recently I’ve seen a lot of reading-based annual goals that got me thinking. I really like the idea, but haven’t been able to find a list I would be happy sticking to. I was basically picking and choosing items from several lists to get around goals … More My 2017 Reading Goals: New Year, New Reading Challenges
Welcome to the new Supposedly Fun! I started this here blog back in 2012 over on Blogger, but I never really felt comfortable with the set-up. I took some time over the last two months to migrate all of the content here so we can start fresh but have all the reviews at your fingertips. … More New Year, New Blog
Most people who read have very specific habits guiding how, when, and where they indulge in their favorite pastime. Some people read in bed, some have a designated reading chair. Some readers spend lazy Sundays getting caught up after a busy week, and some schedule time every day. Some use bookmarks to preserve the quality … More Reading Rituals
My name is Greg, and I was a book shamer. Thankfully, I reformed. This is my story. Not too long ago, I happened on this blog post from YA author Tara Fuller entitled “Book Shaming: Why Do We Do It?” To break it down, book shaming is essentially book snobbery. It’s the idea that people … More Confessions of a Former Book Shamer
So here’s the deal. I’ve decided to set a mission statement for this blog and clear the air about something. It’s been in the news (mainly in publishing circles, but also in The New York Times) that there’s a lot of bogus book reviewing going on online. And I want to assure you that every … More On Ethics and Book Reviewing (No Sock Puppets!)
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