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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Book Review: Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts
Stars of Fortune, The Guardians trilogy, book 1 Nora Roberts 9780425280102, Pub. Date: November 2015 Publisher Description: To celebrate the rise of their new queen, three goddesses of the moon created three stars, one of fire, one of ice, one of water. But then they fell from the sky, putting the fate of all worlds … Continue reading Book Review: Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts
Book Review: The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett
The Anatomical Shape of a Heart Jenn Bennett 9781250066459, Hardcover, US Pub Date: November 2015 Originally published as Night Owls in the UK. Brace yourself. I'm about to royally GUSH about how much IN LOVE I am with this book. I'll try to keep the all-caps and exclamation points to a minimum, but it's going … Continue reading Book Review: The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett
Book Review: The Princess in Black by Shannon + Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham
The Princess in Black, book 1 Shannon & Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham 9780763678883, paperback, Candlewick Press, Pub Date: 2014/2015 I know, I know, two posts two days in a row that reference a former post (the SAME former post) of mine. There should be some rule against it! But there's not, and since … Continue reading Book Review: The Princess in Black by Shannon + Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Book Review: Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things Jenny Lawson 9781250077004, Pub Date: September 2015 This is a very difficult review to write, but one of my resolutions this year was to not shy away from expressing opinions other than those 100% happy and giddy and overwhelmingly positive. I think women, humans, are conditioned to … Continue reading Book Review: Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
Book Review: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend Katarina Bivald 9781492623441, $16.99, Pub. Date: January 2016 Finally, something other than rape, murder, and mayhem to come out of Sweden! This translation is absolutely delightful, bringing to mind favorites such as The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer, 84, Charing … Continue reading Book Review: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald
Book Review: Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash
Above the Waterfall Ron Rash 9780062349316, HarperCollins, $26.99, Hardcover, Pub Date: September 2015 This is the third Ron Rash book that I've read, having fallen in love with him after reading Serena years ago, which was originally recommended by my good friend and fellow bookseller, Emily of As the Crowe Flies and Reads. For my … Continue reading Book Review: Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash
Book Review: Lulu’s Mysterious Mission by Judith Viorst (and a new release!)
As a long-term fan of Judith Viorst (probably best known for her Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day series), I was excited to see her come out with something new for children with Lulu and the Brontosaurus in 2010. Lane Smith's illustrations were a perfect companion to her off-kilter writing style, … Continue reading Book Review: Lulu’s Mysterious Mission by Judith Viorst (and a new release!)
Audio Book Review: Robin Hood: The Story Behind the Legend by David B. Coe, Read by Robin Sachs
I drive at least 40 minutes to-and-from work every day. Some days, it's more like a couple of hours. I often listen to audio books, and though I usually prefer to listen to authors read their own work, preferably essays like David Sedaris or fascinating and sardonic non-fiction like Sarah Vowell, for some reason, I … Continue reading Audio Book Review: Robin Hood: The Story Behind the Legend by David B. Coe, Read by Robin Sachs
Book Review: The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith
I'm an unabashed fan of Jennifer E. Smith. I say unabashed because she doesn't write what I typically read, and sometimes when I read things outside of my norm, I feel like I have to justify them. Luckily for me, these books can stand on their own two feet. First and foremost, the author is … Continue reading Book Review: The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith
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