Author Archives: rhacademic
Teaching Students How to Live
Sarah Bakewell, author of How to Live, has a message to share with her readers on why she chose to write Montaigne’s new biography: Why did I write about Montaigne? Mostly because I wanted to keep on reading him. Ever … Continue reading
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Academics are Buzzing About Susan Cain’s forthcoming book QUIET
We’ve been getting some great buzz about the forthcoming book, Quiet (Jan, 2012), from academics. A professor of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University had this to share regarding the application of Susan Cain’s book to the classroom: “Thank you for … Continue reading
A Message for Empowering Introverts
Susan Cain, author of the new book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, has a message to share with her readers on her own hurdles in not only finding acceptance in her introversion, but … Continue reading
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Reluctant Reviewer Won Over by Blake Mycoskie
Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie, author and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes, was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal review, “Doing Good by Shoeing Well.” The article highlights how Mycoskie cobbled together a for-profit enterprise that … Continue reading
Free Advanced Reader’s Copy of Susan Cain’s Quiet
Common Reads is feeling very generous these days, and luckily you all are the ones who benefits! We’re very excited about author Susan Cain’s upcoming book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking and we’re … Continue reading
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Free Advanced Reader’s Copy of Word Hero!
Calling all professors! We’re happy to announce that we’re offering free advanced reader’s copy of Word Hero: A Fiendishly Clever Guide to Crafting the Lines that Get Laughs, Go Viral, and Live Forever by Jay Heinrichs. The book isn’t officially … Continue reading
Living Half a Life
Darin Strauss, author of the power and unforgettable memoir Half a Life, has written something special for his readers that we’d like to share on Common Reads. In Half a Life, acclaimed novelist Darin Strauss recounts a tragedy and its … Continue reading
