Category: Publisher: HarperCollins

Book Review: Burning Bright: Stories by Ron Rash

Burning Bright: Storiesby Ron Rash9780061804120, Ecco Press (HarperCollins), $12.99Though I had every intention of attending his appearance at Harvard Book Store last month, I'm afraid in the end I missed it. I did, however, finish reading his book on the day of the event. Despite my missed attendance, everything else about this book was the … Continue reading Book Review: Burning Bright: Stories by Ron Rash

March Book Events

I've just decided on a new New Year's resolution (yes, I know it's March).Inspired by my friend Kate, who decided to make a concerted effort to see one live music performance each month, I've decided to attend one live literary event each month. "Literary event" can be broadly defined; it doesn't have to mean strictly … Continue reading March Book Events

Waiting on Wednesday: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

Waiting on Wednesday (WoW) is a weekly meme hosted byBreaking the Spine.My first and second WoW posts were about my guilty pleasure reading - romantic (often paranormal) paperback/mass market novels. My third and fourth WoW posts were YA (young adult) titles. For the first time ever, today's post will feature adult literary fiction:State of Wonder … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

Book Blogger Hop & Follow Friday

It's the end of the work week, the weekend looms,and so do two great memes:It's Book Blogger Hop and Follow Friday time!This week's Book Blogger Hop question:What is the thing you like most about reading book blogs? Is it the reviews, author guest posts, articles, giveaways, or something else entirely?It would have to be a … Continue reading Book Blogger Hop & Follow Friday

Mass Market Monday: Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks

Welcome to Mass Market Monday, a weekly meme where people share what mass market titles they've read in the previous week.To participate:1. Enter your blog into the list below with the main type of books you review.Example: Blog Name (main type of books you review or "eclectic")Wildly Read (eclectic children's & adult) 2. Post about this … Continue reading Mass Market Monday: Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks

Mass Market Monday: Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands

Born to Bite: An Argeneau Novel by Lynsay Sands9780061474323, $7.99, Avon Books (HarperCollins)Armand Argeneau is a vampire-turned-farmer in the boonies of Canada. This isn't so odd when you consider he's tried to cut himself off from most of the world. The women in his life, most particularly his three wives, have all met with strange accidents … Continue reading Mass Market Monday: Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands

Book Review: First Contact, Or, It’s Later Than You Think by Evan Mandery

First Contact, Or, It's Later Than You Think (Parrot Sketch Excluded)by Evan Mandery9780061749773, Harper, $13.99First Contact combines Kurt Vonnegut and Douglas Adams into sci-fi literary fiction that will have you chuckling almost til the very end. The one problem with it is that the author couldn't keep his own two cents out of it, so … Continue reading Book Review: First Contact, Or, It’s Later Than You Think by Evan Mandery

Book Review: On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Personal Finance by Manisha Thakor & Sharon Kedar

This post was originally published here in May 2008. It has been edited from its original version.On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl's Guide to Personal Finance by Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar  9781598691245, Adams Media Corporation, $12.95On My Own Two Feet is knock-your-socks, stockings, or stiletto high heels -off enjoyable! This book is amazing for … Continue reading Book Review: On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Personal Finance by Manisha Thakor & Sharon Kedar

Book Review: The Blue Place by Nicola Griffith

The Blue Place by Nicola GriffithPaperback: 9780380790883, Harper, $13.99This post was originally published here in February 2009. It has been edited from its original version.Though published over 10 years ago, this is one of those "new to me" books that I have to tell everyone about. Especially considering how hot Scandinavian thrillers are at the … Continue reading Book Review: The Blue Place by Nicola Griffith