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Why This? I’ve read Alan Lightman before. His book Reunion was to me was a mixture of philosopy, relationships and life choices that I am not quite sure I fully understood, but found it enjoyable to think about. Since then have been looking for another of his books to read. I have heard good things [...]
Why This? I gave a way a copy of this book here on Linus’s Blanket. I make it a habit of not giving away anything that I don’t want to read myself, and it’s partially set in New York City, so I was interested right away. What’s It About? Sarah Walters is a less-than-perfect debutante. [...]
Mating Rituals of the North American Wasp, by Lauren Lipton Publisher: 5-Spot Publication Date: May 29, 2009 Format: Trade Paperback In A Nutshell: A Good Read When Peggy Adams accompanies her friends out to Las Vegas for a bachelorette party she laments at always being the bridesmaid and never the bride. Having a little bit [...]
The Convenient Marriage, by Georgette Heyer Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Publication Date:February 1, 2009 Original Publication Date: 1934 Format: Paperback, 320 pages In A Nutshell: A Good Read Horatia Winwood’s sister has been engaged by their mother to marry the Earl of Rule, but since her sister is hopeless in love with someone else, Horatia goes [...]
I just finished reading The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. I polished it off in one sitting, and it was excellent, but it’s not a little book by any means. This book is all over the place as are many others, so what about all the great lesser known YA reads? Renay, from YA Fabulous [...]
Jen over at Devourer of Books reviewed the YA novel Bad Girls Dont Die, by Katie Alender. Besides the fact that the title grabbed my attention, I enjoy reading YA and this one looks like a good ghost story. Beth at Beth Fish Reads reviewed Great Dream of Heaven, a book of short stories by [...]
I am a little book restless. I have been bopping around from thing to thing which is a bit unlike me. I usually pick a book and read it through to the end. Right now I have a lot of stuff in progress. I’ve been listening to The Runaway Quilt, by Jennifer Chiaverini on audio, [...]
The Road of Lost Innocence, by Somaly Mam Publisher: Spiegel & Grau Publication Date: September 9, 2008 Format: Hardcover, 208 pages Rating: Highly Recommended Somaly Mam lost her parents at a young age in Cambodia. Having no idea of what her name was or her age, Mam grew up in war torn Cambodia as an [...]
Reunion, by Therese Fowler Publisher: Ballantine Books Publication Date: March 24, 2009 Format: Hardcover, 336 pages Rating: Recommended Devastated by the end of her relationship with Mitch Forrester, Blue Kucharski went through a wild period in her life and as a result gave birth to a son whom she gave up for adoption. She emerges [...]
Fault Line, by Barry Eisler Publisher: Ballantine Books Publication Date: March 10, 2009 Format: Hardcover, 320 pages Rating: Good Ben and Alex Treven have been estranged essentially since they were teenagers, since the death of their universally loved sister Katie. It was then that their family started to unravel and they were never able to [...]