Discussion starters:
~ The Bumbles Blog: Never apologize for what you read
Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list:
~ Crossing to Safety by Wallace Earl Stegner, reviewed by Carol at Magistramater.
~ Tomorrow River by Lesley Kagen, reviewed by Susan at Bloggin’ ’bout Books.
~ The Quickening by Michelle Hoover, reviewed by Wendy at Caribousmom.
~ 100 Poems by 100 Poets: An Anthology, reviewed by Avid Reader.
~ The Great Lover by Jill Dawson, reviewed by Vasilly at 1330v.
~ The Nobodies Album by Carolyn Parkhurst, reviewed by Jen at Devourer of Books – I already ordered this one!
~ Firespell by Chloe Neill, reviewed by Pam at Bookalicious.
~ The Boneshaker by Kate Milford and Andrea Offermann, reviewed by Amanda at A Patchwork of Books.
~ Twenty-Six by Leo McKay Jr., reviewed by Heather at Book Addiction.
~ Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English by Natasha Solomons, reviewed by Staci at Life in the Thumb.
Book to movie news:
~ Daniel Radcliffe to star in a film version of All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque.
~ Jude Law to star in the film version of The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.
Other bookish links:
~ The New Yorker: Fresh Hell – what’s behind the boom in dystopian fiction for young readers?
~ Los Angeles Times: Book bloggers catch on with publishers – featuring Trish, Amy, and Rebecca.
~ Jill at Fizzy Thoughts is hosting a group read of The Brothers Karamazov – I’m thinking about joining.
Twitter: nicolebo
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Jen made me want to read The Nobodies too! Bad Jen.
.-= Nicole´s last blog ..The Color Purple Readalong =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Nicole – I know – she’s like a pusher!
Twitter: youvegottaread
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Right! That Bad Jen. She made me want to read it too. Think I’m going to have to order it on the Kindle.
.-= Sandy´s last blog ..Mid-Year Update =-.
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Sandy – I really don’t know how I’m ever going to read all my books – but every week there are more reviews that have me wanting even more!
Twitter: Vasilly
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Of course you’re adding more books to my TBR list after going through all of these links! I’m hoping I get a chance to read The Quickening this week!
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Vasilly – The Quickening looks so good, doesn’t it?
I hadn’t heard about the remake of All Quiet on the Western Front. I’m very excited about that one!
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Kathleen – I’m really glad Daniel Radcliffe is being given a chance to prove his skill outside the Harry Potter series.