When Entering a Dream

“For in dreams we enter a world that is entirely our own.” [J. K. Rowling]   I invite you, dear reader, to muse with me: Why is it, as grown-up readers, we long for backstories, prequels, character bios, and author explanations?  Why is it that simply reading a book is not enough?  There is a…

The Invention of Dreams

  “If you are a dreamer, come in…” [Shel Silverstein]   Back in April I started this blog to give myself some sort of platform to profess my thoughts and muses about books, childhood, imagination, and reading.  Confession: this has been my first post in almost a month.  Thank you all for being so patient…