New? Please follow by email, RSS, Facebook or Twitter. This week’s question (as hosted by Parajunkee’s View and Alison Can Read): What book could you not get into that everyone else loved? I’ll give you three (YA, Contemporary, and Classic). I know everyone loved it, but I could not get into Daughter of Smoke andContinue reading “Books I did not finish: Book blogger hop…”
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Pet Sematary by Stephen King
The Creeds move from Chicago to rural Maine, their new life appears to be absolutely idyllic, perhaps even too good to be true. They have it all: physician husband, beautiful and loving wife, engaging daughter and adorable son (right down to the pet cat). Their neighbor is friendly and they have a great yard forContinue reading “Pet Sematary by Stephen King”
Books that make me think: A top ten list
I love lists, I really do. And I’ve noticed that many other bookish people love lists as well, I wonder if there is any connection in that. This week’s top ten list is about the books that make (or made) you think (about life, love, politics, the world, etc.). As hosted by The Broke andContinue reading “Books that make me think: A top ten list”
Nevermore by Kelly Creagh
From Goodreads: “Cheerleader Isobel Lanley is horrified when she is paired with Varen Nethers for an English project, which is due—so unfair—on the day of the rival game. Cold and aloof, sardonic and sharp-tongued, Varen makes it clear he’d rather not have anything to do with her either. But when Isobel discovers strange writing in hisContinue reading “Nevermore by Kelly Creagh”
R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII (RIP VII)
You know that feeling you get when you find something absolutely perfect, that is the feeling I got when I found out about R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII, or RIP VII for short. It is a reading challenge that runs from September 1-October 31. The purpose of R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII is to enjoy books andContinue reading “R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII (RIP VII)”
Currently reading? Feature Friday and book blogger hop
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”
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”
flannel and folklore 