It’s graduation season, which means there are a lot of words of wisdom being spoken in high schools and on university campuses. I doubt we’ll see any quite as powerful this year, however, as those offered by writer Neil Gaiman at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia this week.

Powerful stuff – a set of rules to live by. Much to think on, here.

And in the meantime, I’m going to go and re-read Dr. Seuss‘s Oh The Places You’ll Go.

There’s nothing like a little mystery to ease everyone into a long weekend.

A surprise? “Do not open until June”?

What could it be? What’s so special about June?

Is there anything better than being read to?

It’s a special, intimate activity that most of us, sadly, lose once we’re past the age where we’re being tucked in every night.

There’s an interesting article in the New Yorker today, though, about why being read to — and listening to audio books and readings — is as powerful a form of reading as sitting down with a book in front of you. It’s a compelling article, based in the latest scientific research, and it serves as a de facto history of audio books as well.

Now if only I could find someone to read it to me…

The first long weekend of summer is upon us, and if the weather forecasts are to be believed, we’re in for a good one.

Victoria Day, Monday May 21, Bolen Books will be open 8:30 am to 6 pm.

Have a great weekend everyone!