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I read with sorrow the news that American author and Pulitzer winner Annie Dillard died recently at age 81. She was not long preceded in death by another author I […] The post On the literary influence of Annie Dillard, perhaps the first author who felt like “mine” appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
Anne and Patreon Community Manager Shannan Malone recommend books that guest Lindsey Bloodworth's community of moms would enjoy reading and discussing together. The post Supremely talk-about-able books to fuel your book club conversations appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
What are you up to this weekend? Here in Louisville, it FINALLY feels like fall; today is our first 50-degree morning in ages and it is glorious. This weekend I’m […] The post Links I love appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
It’s fall, y’all! In celebration of changing leaves, pumpkin carving, and fun-size candy, I am thrilled to share these mysteries set at Halloween. I adore a whodunit almost as much […] The post Get a trick or treat with these 7 Halloween mysteries appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
Welcome to Quick Lit, where I share short and sweet reviews of what I’ve been reading lately on (or around) the 15th of the month, and invite you to do the same. […] The post What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
Today I’m continuing our “completist” author series, in which my team and I share our experience with authors we love so much we’ve read every book they’ve published, six book […] The post Where to start with Emily St. John Mandel appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
Anne and executive producer Will Bogel talk about creating the Fall Book Preview, including where the idea came from, when it started, how it's changed, what we're doing this year, and why. The post Behind the scenes of Fall Book Preview 2026 appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
Whether it’s by instinct or training, I’m forever interested in hearing what kinds of books people enjoy, and why they enjoy them. And I’m no less interested when that person […] The post The allure of novels set inside the high school classroom appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
The 2026 Fall Book Preview is here! Our team is flying high after the release of our eighth annual Fall Book Preview yesterday! Fall Book Preview celebrates the abundance of […] The post Links I love appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
Anne and guest Jane Baldwin discuss finding clusters of classic and contemporary books that work well in conversation with each other The post The delight of a reading rabbit hole appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
Anne chats with Jacquelyn Duggan about the cause of shift in her reading life, and coffee table books that bring joy. The post Books that foster a sense of warmth and good conversation appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
I hope you have a lovely weekend ahead of you. Here in Louisville, I’m anticipating a break in the heat wave, some time on the water, and our first college […] The post Links I love appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy .
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