Tracey Neithercott

1 month ago | rd.com | Patti Callahan Henry |Tracey Neithercott

From the earliest cave paintings to modern-day novels, from poetry to speeches and impassioned letters to music lyrics, we have used words and symbols to express our inner thoughts, interpret our world and make meaning of our human experiences. And yet, despite all these ways of meaning-making, sometimes the right expression or turn of phrase just can’t be found. When that happens, wildly creative writers gift us with new words.

Nov 26, 2024 | rd.com | Tracey Neithercott

The night I finished The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, my husband found me on the couch beside a half-empty box of tissues. Bloodshot eyes. Red nose. A serious case of the sniffles. He did a double-take, then tentatively asked, “What happened?”Peters’s blockbuster debut novel happened. In the span of 304 pages, it introduced a cast of nuanced characters, highlighted harsh realities of history, made me smile and broke my heart.

May 9, 2024 | rd.com | Laura Beck |Tracey Neithercott

These Valentine's Day jokes will make your crush crack up with laughter Love is in the air, and because humor is the way to everyone’s heart, we’ve collected the best jokes into a sweet assortment of witty treats. Whether you are looking to make your special someone crack up or need some comedic ammunition to fend off Cupid’s arrows, this collection of Valentine’s Day jokes is sure to hit the bull’s-eye. Forget roses and candy.