The transformative power of literature and some personal bookish news

Plus some recent purchases and the best reviewed books of the week

Hey readers!

I am super excited to share with you that this year I will be serving on the selection committee for the Aspen Words Literary Prize. This particular literary prize means a lot to me. For starters, Aspen Words is located here in Colorado and I love having such a prominent and mission-driven literary entity in my backyard. But more importantly…