New? Follow by email, RSS, Facebook, or Twitter. Feature Friday, hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, asks a weekly book related question. This week: What are you reading right now? Answer: Currently, I’m reading (and LOVING) Nevermore by Kelly Creagh and The Cradle by Patrick Sommerville. Both are very good, but very different fromContinue reading “Currently reading? Feature Friday and book blogger hop”
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Casting the remake of Stephen King’s The Stand
There have long been murmurings about a remake of “The Stand” miniseries (based on the novel by Stephen King). As of 2011, Ben Affleck’s name has been attached to direct. Do I think this will ever really happen? I don’t know, but I’m hopeful. At any rate, as long as they get a better FrannieContinue reading “Casting the remake of Stephen King’s The Stand”
Upcoming fiction: Autumn 2012 edition (a top ten list)
This fall there are quite a few upcoming fiction titles that I am excited about. From anticipated debut novels to new entries into a series, what better way to let you know about them than a top ten list. So…here are my top ten books I’m looking forward to this fall brought to you onContinue reading “Upcoming fiction: Autumn 2012 edition (a top ten list)”
Hope: A Tragedy by Shalom Auslander
Hope: A Tragedy by Shalom Auslander is a modern novel with a dark subject matter. Solomon Kugel, desiring to start anew with his wife and son, moves to the famous for absolutely nothing town of Stockton, New York. Of course, this fresh start does not go according to plan. His dying mother is still, well,Continue reading “Hope: A Tragedy by Shalom Auslander”
The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides, based on other reviews I have already read, seems to be quite a polarizing book (everyone seemed to love it or be profoundly disappointed in it – with descriptors like “hideously irritating”, “overwritten”, and “pretentious”). I must admit I was a little bit nervous going into it, but IContinue reading “The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides”
Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
First, a few confessions: I don’t usually read YA literature, in fact, my total count is probably less than ten (including when I actually was a young adult) and I initially picked up Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood because I liked the character names (Cate, Maura, Tess, Finn, Rory, etc…). Great names, may I suggest aContinue reading “Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood”
Top Ten Tuesday: in which I confess that my bookishness knows no bounds…
Top Ten Tuesday is a fun, weekly meme hosted by The Broke and The Bookish. This week it’s all about bookish confessions. 1. I must admit, I do dog ear book – all the time. I can never find my bookmark. 2. I sometimes think I am the least romantic person ever born, and subsequently,Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: in which I confess that my bookishness knows no bounds…”
Penelope by Rebecca Harrington
From Goodreads: When Penelope O’Shaunessy steps into Harvard Yard for the first time she has lots of advice from her mother. “Don’t be too enthusiastic, don’t talk to people who seem to be getting annoyed, and for heaven’s sake, stop playing Tetris on your phone at parties.” Penelope needs this advice. She is the kind ofContinue reading “Penelope by Rebecca Harrington”
The House of Velvet and Glass by Katherine Howe
Following her solid debut of “The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane”, author Katherine Howe took a three year break before releasing her sophomore novel “The House of Velvet and Glass”. The book was absolutely worth the wait. “The House of Velvet and Glass” is the story of the fates of the Allston family and thoseContinue reading “The House of Velvet and Glass by Katherine Howe”
Sacrilege by S.J. Parris
Former monk, radical philosopher, and spy Giordano Bruno is living in London in summer of 1584. As Bruno makes his way around London, he cannot shake the suspicion of being watched – particularly by a violent old enemy. Much to his surprise, his follower is none other than Sophia Underhill, a woman with whom heContinue reading “Sacrilege by S.J. Parris”
flannel and folklore 