Musical words: Lord Huron’s “Lonesome Dreams”
The other day I discovered this musical artist. To my chagrin, it was through a cheesy jewelry commercial. It doesn’t change that I’m now in love with Lord Huron. The song, as it turned out was “Ends...
View ArticleBook Review: World of Ash by Shauna Granger
As far as dystopian fiction goes, I haven’t read widely. Of course, I’ve read “The Hunger Games.” I also read the first in Veronica Roth’s series, “Divergent.” In those, though, there is still an order...
View Article#ROW80 midweek check-in
It’s a little odd to think that after this post there is only one more midweek check-in for 2013. Pardon me for a moment while I freak out. My favorite Christmas movie is Home Alone. We’ve already...
View ArticleShort story: The Gift
Today is Thursday. In the past on this blog I’ve posted about books that made an impact on me “back in the day.” I’m not done with those yet, but I’m taking a break. In the words of Monty Python: and...
View ArticleMy favorite things from 2013
I am well behind the curve on this post. In reviewing my blog, it has been a few days since I posted. That should be testament to the craziness that was the end of 2013. Now it is 2014. Before I leave...
View ArticleBook Review: Longbourn by Jo Baker
If you hang around readers for very long, you begin to see a pattern. Most have read Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” Many of those who have read it claim it is, not only their favorite Austen...
View ArticleWhat I read this month: Jan 2014
I may have set some kind of record this month—a personal record anyway—in the number of books I consumed. And, yes, I’m using the word consumed on purpose. My mom has always said I devour books, that I...
View ArticleBook review: Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen
I wouldn’t call myself a great fan of Edgar Allen Poe. I read the requisite stories and poetry in high school. You know the drill. It’s Halloween and your English teacher pulls out “The Raven” or “The...
View ArticleThe eulogy as character development tool
One of the entries in my “anniversary” journal at work. I work with such creative folks. Not long ago I was honored at work for my fifteen year anniversary of employment there. Along with a catalog of...
View ArticleThat Summer surprises
There are times when I grab a book, knowing very little about in, and read/listen to it because I needed something and it was available at my library. Not too long ago I was traveling to some...
View ArticleBook Review: The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig
The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig It’s always a good day when you get a book in the mail. Even better when it’s an ARC you receive in exchange for a review. And on top of a free book, it’s a free...
View ArticleBook review: Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray
Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray. How do you know what is evil and what is good? Are there such distinctions? “Lair of Dreams” by Libba Bray explored some very deep issues and it made for an absorbing...
View ArticleMy journey through children’s literature
I don’t remember what I was reading in first grade…or second…not even third. I begin to have vague recollections around fourth with Roald Dahl’s The BFG and The Babysitter’s Club books. There is...
View ArticleThey let me join!
The feeling I have this week must be the same feeling kids in my junior high had when they were chosen first for [insert any group sport]. I joined NetGalley and will now be reviewing books for...
View ArticleBook Review: Hanging Mary by Susan Higginbotham
Hanging Mary by Susan Higginbotham One of the reasons I love historical fiction is how it sheds light and reality on our ancestors—that’s if it’s done the right way. We spend so much time thinking...
View ArticleBook Review: A Secret Life of Bees
I’m late to the fan base for A Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. I’ve had this book on my “to be read” list for many years, along with others that I will get to soon! Recently, my high school...
View ArticleBook Review: A Terrible Beauty by Tasha Alexander
For any reader of a book series, the ultimate payoff is evolving with the characters of the books. Watching events and situations unfold over a number of tales, so that by the time you get to the...
View ArticleBook Review: The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel
There are many words I could use to describe this read from Amy Engel. Atmospheric. Claustrophobic. Creepy. Whether these were intentional on Engel’s part or not, the story of a family of women in...
View ArticleBook Review: All the Breaking Waves by Kerry Lonsdale
I would have finished this book much quicker if life had not gotten in my way! I really enjoyed Lonsdale’s story in this women’s fiction, magical realism crossover. While the setting was very west...
View ArticleQuick Take: A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
I finally picked up the first book in Raybourn’s newest series about Veronica Speedwell. “A Curious Beginning” lived up to the title! I’ve been a fan of Raybourn since I read her Lady Julia series. She...
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