Books a mother could love

My favorite image of my mom is seeing her sitting in a chair in the corner of the living room, engrossed in the latest Book of the Month Club selection. She certainly influenced my idea of a good time. I don’t necessarily read the same books she did — I think her favorite was Gone With The Wind, which I’ve never gotten through — but I still love to curl up with a book.

Here’s a short list of some other mothers’ favorite books.

Mother-Approved Reads | Book Reviews & Recommendations | Bookish.com

http://www.bookish.com/articles/mother-approved-reads

Savoring slick pages

Do you still read any paper magazines? I get a couple. Despite the ease of using digital media, sometimes slick paper really fits my mood.
Here’s a reflection about an American classic that’s leaving its print tradition behind.

Prompt: Write a scene in which a magazine plays a central role.

After 6 Decades, ‘Jet’ Magazine Decides To Go All-Digital : Code Switch : NPR

http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2014/05/07/310529571/after-6-decades-jet-magazine-decides-to-go-all-digital?ft=3&f=1001