Waiting on Wednesday (WoW) is a weekly meme hosted byBreaking the Spine.My posts about adult literary fiction are here:State of Wonder by Ann PatchettCaleb's Crossing by Geraldine BrooksThe Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey My posts about my guilty pleasure reading (romantic, often paranormal, novels) can be found here:Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here by … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
Month: November 2011
Top Ten Winter TBRs
The Broke and the Bookish, a brilliant book blog, hosts a weekly top ten list meme.I like this meme because I like lists. I like this meme because it reminds me of the Top 5 lists from High Fidelity (by Nick Hornby as a book, starring John Cusak as a movie). And I like this meme because it … Continue reading Top Ten Winter TBRs
Book Review: I am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley
I am Half-Sick of Shadowsby Alan Bradley9780385344012, $23.00, Delacorte Press (Random House)Another almost-indescribable Flavia de Luce adventure! Seriously, I'm not even worried about gushing too much, because every single novel in this series delivers. It's the best mash-up of a child protagonist's inquisitive nature, Sherlock Holmes's logic, historical literary fiction, murder mystery, and general good … Continue reading Book Review: I am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley
Books I Discovered This Week: 11/20/11-11/26/11
Adult FictionThe Conference of the Birds by Peter SisA Factory of Cunning by Philippa Stockley Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III Jigs & Reels: Stories by Joanne Harris Lamberto, Lamberto, Lamberto by Gianni Rodari, translated by Anthony Shugaar The Night Watch by Sarah Waters The Song of Achilles … Continue reading Books I Discovered This Week: 11/20/11-11/26/11
Friday Round-Up
Each week I round-up all the (mostly book-related) articles/blog posts/book reviews/websites/videos that entertained me during the week. Enjoy!ArticlesPeter Sis talks to NPR about his new, beautifully-illustrated, adult book The Conference of the Birds. Read or listen here."Dear Book Lover" at the Wall Street Journal has a great article about fiction books that read like non-fiction, … Continue reading Friday Round-Up
Waiting on Wednesday: Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep
Waiting on Wednesday (WoW) is a weekly meme hosted byBreaking the Spine.My posts about adult literary fiction are here:State of Wonder by Ann PatchettCaleb's Crossing by Geraldine BrooksThe Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey My posts about my guilty pleasure reading (romantic, often paranormal, novels) can be found here:Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here by … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday: Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep
Book Review: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep
Touch of Frostby Jennifer Estep9780758266927, $9.95, Kensington Publishing CorporationGwen Frost's mother died 6 months ago, on the same day Gwen fully realized her Gypsy Gift. Both her mother and her grandmother have Gypsy magic; Gwen's Gift is psychometry magic - the ability to see people's thoughts, memories, and actions by touching an object. She can … Continue reading Book Review: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep
Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day: December 3
The title of this post should be self-explanatory, but there's a larger story around this lovely event.Jenny Milchman, a mother herself, used to taking her children for weekly storytimes at a local bookstore, began to wonder how many children actually experienced the delights of their local bookstore. Over time, the idea of creating a Take … Continue reading Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day: December 3
Book Event: Infinite Vision by Pavithra K. Mehta and Suchitra Shenoy
Infinite Vision: How Aravind Became the World's Greatest Business Case for Compassionby Pavithra K. Mehta and Suchitra Shenoy9781605099798, $19.95, Berrett-Koehler PublishersThis weekend I had the privilege to attend a book event at a friend's home in Boston. About 15 of us gathered to hear Pavi and Suchi speak about the work of Dr. V, a … Continue reading Book Event: Infinite Vision by Pavithra K. Mehta and Suchitra Shenoy
Books I Discovered This Week: 11/13/11-11/19/11
Adult FictionAmerican Stories by Calvin Trillin Beauvallet by Georgette Heyer The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven GallowayThe Crimson Petal and the White by Michel FaberThe Horse of Selene by Jaunita Casey The Informationist by Taylor StevensThe Lantern by Deborah Lawrenson Little, Big, Fantasy Masterworks #5 by John CrowleyMy Name is Red by Orhan PamukNo One … Continue reading Books I Discovered This Week: 11/13/11-11/19/11
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