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Monthly Archives: December 2010
My favorite historical fiction reads of 2010
(These are historical fiction books that I read in 2010, but were not necessarily released in 2010.) Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford From my review: “It is a simple story, one without a lot … Continue reading
Book Bloggers’ Twelve Days of Christmas
What would the Christmas season be without The Book Bloggers’ Twelve Days of Christmas? (To be sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”) On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… …a loaded … Continue reading
Book Review: What I Thought I Knew: A Memoir by Alice Eve Cohen
Title: What I Thought I Knew: A Memoir Author: Alice Eve Cohen Genre: Memoir Publisher: Penguin Books Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy for Book Sparks tour First line: This was going to be a solo show. … Continue reading
Mini reviews: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver; Angels in the Gloom and At Some Disputed Barricade by Anne Perry; and The Geometry of Sisters by Luanne Rice
Title: Before I Fall Author: Lauren Oliver Genre: YA fiction, speculative fiction Publisher: Harper Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: They say that just before you die your whole life flashes … Continue reading
Suggested reading for the 2011 Ireland Challenge
Here’s a HUGE list of suggested authors and titles in case you’re joining – or thinking about joining – the 2011 Ireland Reading Challenge. Titles I’ve reviewed: Far From the Land: An Irish Memoir by Thomas J. Rice – my … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Natalie!
Fourteen years ago, Natalie came into this world. I can hardly believe it – she has grown into such a beautiful young lady, with a warm and compassionate heart, and a great sense of humor. I am so glad I … Continue reading
My 2011 Challenges
Yes, I admit I’m a little bit addicted to reading challenges. Can’t help it – they call to me! Here are the ones I’m joining this year – links will take you to the pages I’ve set up to track … Continue reading