Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows Balli Kaur Jaswal 9780062645128, $27, William Morrow (HarperCollins), Pub. Date: June 13, 2017 Genres: adult fiction, international fiction, Indian fiction, women's fiction Short blurb: An engaging exploration of the clash between generations (parent/child), culture (Indian/British/British-born Indian), tradition vs updated ideas, expectation vs reality, and lies vs truth, told with fascinating … Continue reading Book Review: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal
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Book Review: The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Amanda Quick
The Girl Who Knew Too Much Amanda Quick 9780399174476, $27, Penguin, Pub. Date: May 9, 2017 Genres: Adult fiction, mystery, romance Short blurb: The glitz and glamor of 1930s Hollywood. A secretary-turned-reporter with a new identity, hot on the trail of a murderer. An ex-magician with secrets of his own to hide. An updated feel … Continue reading Book Review: The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Amanda Quick
Book Review: The Story of Diva and Flea by Mo Willemstad + Tony DiTerlizzi
The Story of Diva and Flea Mo Willems + Tony DiTerlizzi Ages: 4-8 (or older or younger) Review: Whimsical and adorable. A mutually beneficial friendship between a dog and a cat encourages them to explore the comforts of home and the excitement of Parisien streets! Diva lives in a grande building in Paris, watching and … Continue reading Book Review: The Story of Diva and Flea by Mo Willemstad + Tony DiTerlizzi
The Lost City of Z: Book Review + Movie Trailer
Years ago, I read a book called THE LOST CITY OF Z by David Grann. My book review was posted in August 2010. I loved that book and it continues to exist on my 10 most recommended books list seven years later.
2017: The Year of Non-Fiction
I declare 2017 to be The Year of Non-fiction! What non-fiction books do YOU recommend for 2017? Writers of color, female or transgender, from a country other than the US are all a bonus quality, but ultimately I'm looking for engaging non-fiction on any and every topic.
August Wish List
I have been traveling through New Zealand since October, and as you might expect, it's difficult to backpack with a bag full of books (which is what I'd prefer to do). Instead, I've transitioned to an e-reader, for the first time in my life, and have been making my way through a few favorite series … Continue reading August Wish List
Book Review: The Little Paris Bookshop
Full disclosure: I sobbed during the last three chapters and epilogue of this book. It was totally worth it.
January New Releases
Happy 2016 everyone! Here are the list of books pubbing this month that I'm eager to get my hands on, and so should you: The Drifter Nicholas Petrie 9780399174568, hardcover, Pub. Date: January 12, 2016 Publisher Description: An explosive thriller debut introducing Peter Ash, a veteran who finds that the demons of war aren’t easily … Continue reading January New Releases
2015 Goodreads Stats
2012: 42 books 2013: 48 books 2014: 135 books 2015: 154 books It hardly comes as a surprise but 2015 was the year of reading bodice-ripping romance novels, which probably explains why I read 154 books this year! Only a few novels were children books, even fewer YA, mostly mysteries, paranormal romances, motorcycle romances, and … Continue reading 2015 Goodreads Stats
New Zealand’s Canvas Magazine Recommends
As part of my year-long adventure in New Zealand, I'm on a hunt to read more books by New Zealand authors, set in New Zealand, ones that mention New Zealand in a footnote, are recommended by Kiwis, etc. So, on one of my recent days off, I sat down with my first New Zealand book-centric … Continue reading New Zealand’s Canvas Magazine Recommends
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