“I have to wonder . . . did Emma help me come into this vocation that I love so much?”
Author Archives: Nina Giannangeli
The Sinner (Rizzoli & Isles #3) by Tess Gerritsen
“We get to see Rizzoli and Isles as a full-blown law-enforcement team and as friends who support each other. There’s just something about their combined genius that is irresistible.”
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
“It’s a form of racism that is especially dangerous because it is so well-disguised.”
The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
“Rubin’s suggestions for avoiding Obliger-Rebellion helped me overcome many situations where I wasn’t taking proper care of myself by meeting my inner expectations.”
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
“I often wonder if this novel was fundamental in my love for reading and writing since Jo is such a voracious reader and writer herself.”
Parkland by Dave Cullen
“It’s become commonplace for Americans to feel desensitization when it comes to mass shootings; the voices of the students in Parkland disrupt that and demand our attention.”
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
“Some books just call you back and never get boring.”
Hacking the Writing Workshop: Redesign with Making in Mind by Angela Stockman
“You are continuously thinking about how to capitalize on the wealth of creativity in the raw material that is our students. Focus on helping them unleash that creativity and hone their future-ready skills, and you will create such a workshop whether you have the 3D printer or not.”
Green Rider by Kristen Britain
“One of my main complaints about fantasy novels is that there are too many dudes; when there are female characters, they tend to all be the same: angelic damsel-in-distress; the witty but always beautiful side-kick; the wise, but frightening and aloof queen; the evil temptress. Blah blah blah. The lack of variety bored me.”
She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story that Helped Ignite a Movement by Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey
“They hit the nail on the head of what it feels like for women to choose between peace of mind and speaking out against their abuser.”
