Each week I round-up all the (mostly book-related) articles/blog posts/book reviews/websites/videos that entertained me during the week. Enjoy!ArticlesNew meaning to "hooked on reading" - a German-based publisher is creating tiny books in cigarette packs. Read about it here and here.A WSJ Speakeasy article: "I'm a Used Bookseller and I'm Not Afraid of E-Books"Accredited Online Colleges … Continue reading Friday Round-Up
Month: November 2011
Book Review: Plugged by Eoin Colfer
Plugged by Eoin Colfer9781590204634, $24.95, The Overlook PressIt's not often that I say this, but I believe this book falls firmly into the "written by a man for men" category. While I appreciated it for being a quick, light read that had nothing to do with the types of books I usually read (can I actually … Continue reading Book Review: Plugged by Eoin Colfer
Hear Me Read
Shameless bit of self-promotion:I've been invited to read my unpublished work of YA (young adult/teen) fiction aloud at a new lecture series in the Boston area begun by a current Simmons College grad student. If anyone is in the Boston area on November 16th and would like to hear me, and three other writers, one … Continue reading Hear Me Read
Waiting on Wednesday: The Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey
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 Brooks My posts about my guilty pleasure reading (romantic, often paranormal, novels) can be found here:Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here by Christine WarrenTempest's Legacy by Nicole PeelerSaint's Astray … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday: The Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey
Book Blogger Hop (UK)
Beck Valley Books is a UK bookstore whose blog I've been following for a little while now. They always have great book recommendations and I love connecting with readers, writers, bloggers, and reviewers across the globe.This is the first time I'm participating in their Book Blogger Hop. Though I don't have any giveaways on my … Continue reading Book Blogger Hop (UK)
Top Ten Books I Had Very Strong Emotions About
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 Books I Had Very Strong Emotions About
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