Each week I round-up all the (mostly book-related) articles/blog posts/book reviews/websites/videos that entertained me during the week. Enjoy!Let's just get this out of the way, shall we? Ira Glass Sex Tape (Spoof) ArticleOccupy library in London via Publishing Perspectives Better late than never: The 2011 National Book Award Finalists were announced (with a little bit of … Continue reading Friday Round-Up
Book Review: Miss Timmins’ School for Girls by Nayana Currimbhoy
Miss Timmins' School for Girlsby Nayana Currimbhoy9780061997747, $14.99, HarperCollinsI don't know what made me pick this book up. I don't remember if I saw it advertised somewhere online, or if someone recommended it on Goodreads, or if I just saw it on the new books shelf, but for whatever reason I checked it out of … Continue reading Book Review: Miss Timmins’ School for Girls by Nayana Currimbhoy
Waiting on Wednesday: The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff
Waiting on Wednesday (WoW) is a weekly meme hosted byBreaking the Spine.My first, second, and eighth WoW posts were about my guilty pleasure reading - romantic (often paranormal) paperback/mass market novels. My third, fourth, and eighth WoW posts were YA (young adult) titles. My fifth and sixth WoW posts were about adult literary fiction. My … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday: The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff
Top Ten Books to Read During Halloween
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 to Read During Halloween
Book Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Childrenby Ransom Riggs9781594744761, $17.99, Quirk BooksJacob's grandfather used to tell him tales of a magical place. An island with a beautiful home where children with strange abilities lived, safe from harm, forever. As Jacob gets older he begins to question his grandfather's stories - a girl who could float? A … Continue reading Book Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Book Review: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
The Scorch Trialsby James Dashner9780385738767, $9.99, Delacorte Press (Random House)This is the second book in the Maze Runner trilogy. You can read my review of Book 1, titled The Maze Runner, here.They thought the battle was over when they left the maze, but it soon becomes clear they've only moved on to stage 2 of … Continue reading Book Review: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
Friday Round-Up
Each week I round-up all the (mostly book-related) articles/blog posts/book reviews/websites/videos that entertained me during the week. Really video-heavy this week for some reason. Hope you've got headphones. Enjoy!Children's BooksThe Casual Optimist featured this delightful video by animator James Curran, which is an unofficial trailer for the upcoming Steven Speilberg movie, The Adventures of Tintin.The … Continue reading Friday Round-Up
Follow Friday
This week's Follow Friday (hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read) features Book Savvy Babe and The Bursting Bookshelf.The question is: What superhero is your alter ego?This is a hard question for me to answer because I didn't grow up following comics and superheros. Jacqueline Carey's Phedre no Deluanay from her first Kushiel series is … Continue reading Follow Friday
Book Review: Habibi by Craig Thompson
Habibiby Craig Thompson9780375424144, $35, Pantheon (Random House)Age appropriate: Adult graphic novel, 16+ (nudity, sexual content, violence)Absolutely incredible. Beautiful calligraphy, detailed illustrations, intense historical fiction - I read something describing Craig Thompson's work as a "triumph" and I completely agree.Habibi is a combination of historical fiction, religious fiction, and graphic novel. Told in a non-linear fashion, … Continue reading Book Review: Habibi by Craig Thompson
Waiting on Wednesday: The Rivals (The Mockingbirds #2) by Daisy Whitney
Waiting on Wednesday (WoW) is a weekly meme hosted byBreaking the Spine.My first and second and eighth 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. My fifth and sixth WoW posts were about adult literary fiction. My … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday: The Rivals (The Mockingbirds #2) by Daisy Whitney
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