Note: This is a work in progress. Writing fiction is one of the most liberating things I’ve done in my life. Hoping and intending that my stories will inspire others, and enhance their lives in a positive way, is a real motivating force. Sharing our unique views of the world can be very powerful. Creating […]

AFTER 9 (!) YEARS, I’M GIVING MY WEBSITE DESIGN A FACELIFT. THERE MAY BE WONKINESS DURING THE PROCEDURE. CHEERS—MICHELLE Z.  

As we announce at the end of every episode of In the Stacks, a copy of each book we review, a promo galley, free copy or otherwise is donated to charity. A round of donations recently went to Worldreader, for the Little Free Library they sponsor. Read on for a full list of books donated.

LIBRARIANS: Here to Champion the TRUTH With talks by Sarah Houghton & Michelle Zaffino SF Librarian Meetup, March 9, 2017 @ Mechanics’ Institute   Sarah Houghton’s slides can be viewed on her Librarian In Black website or email me for a PDF.   Michelle Z. Presentation

An investor recently asked me why I’m so committed to In the Stacks (ITS), and building our book app (which I’ve been bootstrapping for so long) when I could be an executive at a large company earning six figures. I’m exploring that here: —Librarians promote diverse voices. We filter through the ordinary. Our book recommendations […]