Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian 9780553589375, $7.99, Bantam Dell (Random House)Gabrielle Maxwell is a photographer with a special gift - she is a magnet for supernatural activity. Drawn to random, apparently abandoned locations around town, she photographs stark landscapes and buildings, creating art for a living. Just one problem: she doesn't realize she has this gift … Continue reading Mass Market Monday: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
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Book Review: Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Dash & Lily's Book of Daresby Rachel Cohn & David Levithan9780375866593, Knopf (Random House), $16.99, Pub. Date: October 2010This was my first foray into the brilliant David Levithan/Rachel Cohn author combo. Yes, I admit it, I never picked up Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (9780375835339) or Naomi & Ely's No Kiss List (9780375844416). Clearly now … Continue reading Book Review: Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Picturebooks for Adults, Part I
Going through the slush pile a few weeks ago, I came across an artist who layers photographs and clipart pieces to create ethereal digital collage artwork. I wish I could show them to you, but unfortunately the artist doesn't have a website. While the project wasn't right for Houghton Mifflin, the illustrations were beautiful, and … Continue reading Picturebooks for Adults, Part I
Book Review: The Lost City of Z by David Grann
The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazonby David GrannHardcover: 9780385513531, Doubleday (Random House), $27.50Paperback: 9781400078455, Vintage (Random House), $15.95This was the most fascinating book I've read in a long time. It combines the very best of good reporting, action-adventure novel, history, anthropology, and biography. David Grann seamlessly weaves together … Continue reading Book Review: The Lost City of Z by David Grann
Book Review: The Clothes They Stood Up In by Alan Bennett
The Clothes They Stood Up Inby Alan BennettOut-of-print hardcover: 9780375503061Paperback: The Clothes They Stood Up In and the Lady in the Van, 9780812969658, Random House, $14Why, you might ask, did I give you the out-of-print hardcover edition ISBN? Because it's such a great size - at about 8 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide, this … Continue reading Book Review: The Clothes They Stood Up In by Alan Bennett
Book Review: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
Full Moon Risingby Keri Arthur9780553588453, Bantam Dell (Random House), $7.99Sizzling! Riley Jenson and Rhoan Jenson are both agents in an organization created to police the supernatural races. Most people don’t know about the organization. Within the organization, most people don’t know Riley & Rhoan are both half-werewolf, half-vampire. And almost noone knows they’re twin brother … Continue reading Book Review: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
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: Stay by Nicola Griffith
Spoiler alert - if you haven't read the first Aud Torvigen book - The Blue Place, my review is here - don't read this review. I ruin the ending of The Blue Place for you.Stay by Nicola GriffithPaperback: 9781400032303, $12.95, Vintage Books (Knopf, Random House)Stay was not quite the same masterpiece as the first book … Continue reading Book Review: Stay by Nicola Griffith
Book Review: Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters by Lesley M.M. Blume
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sistersby Lesley M.M. Blume Paperback: 9780440421108, Yearling (Random House), $6.50Hardcover: 9780375835230, Knopf (Random House), $15.95This post was originally published here in May 2008. It has been edited from its original version.A quick little review for you of a fantastic book I just plucked off the shelf. Another … Continue reading Book Review: Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters by Lesley M.M. Blume
Book Review: Broccoli and Other Tales of Food and Love by Lara Vapnyar
Broccoli and Other Tales of Food and Love by Lara Vapnyar9780307279880, Knopf (Random House), $14This post was originally published here in July 2008. It has been edited from its original version.I picked up this book expecting it to be good, and was thrilled when I wasn't disappointed. Do you ever have those hunches? When you look … Continue reading Book Review: Broccoli and Other Tales of Food and Love by Lara Vapnyar
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