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”
Category Archives: Reviews
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”
Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite books (that I’ve reviewed)
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and The Bookish. This week’s top ten: my favorite books that I reviewed during the span of this blog (which, frankly, isn’t very long…) 10. Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness 9. Say Nice Things about Detroit by Scott Lasser 8. Edge of DarkContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite books (that I’ve reviewed)”
The Long Walk by Stephen King (plus The Stephen King Project)
Having recently discovered The Stephen King Project (better late than never?), I am excited to join in, even if there is only four months of 2012 left. The Long Walk by Stephen King (formerly released under his pseudonym Richard Bachman) is one of his most intense, horrific, and disturbing(ly wonderful) works. This might not soundContinue reading “The Long Walk by Stephen King (plus The Stephen King Project)”
Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks
From Goodreads: “Budo is Max’s imaginary friend. But though only Max can see him, he is real. He and the other imaginary friends watch over their children until the day comes that the child stops imagining them. And then they’re gone. Budo has lasted a lot longer than most imaginary friends – four years – because MaxContinue reading “Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks”
Book Blogger Hop: Favorite blog and genre avoidance
The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s View and Alison of Alison Can Read. This week’s question: What blogger inspires you? It can be any kind, it doesn’t have to be a book blog. New? Please follow along via Facebook, email, twitter or RSS. Leave a comment letting me know andContinue reading “Book Blogger Hop: Favorite blog and genre avoidance”
Say Nice Things about Detroit by Scott Lasser
David Halpert, former Detroit resident, is living in Denver trying to survive the aftermath of his son’s death and subsequent divorce. When his father calls and asks him to move home to Detroit to help care for his ailing mother, David is initially hesitant but interested. Once home, David learns that his former girlfriend NatalieContinue reading “Say Nice Things about Detroit by Scott Lasser”
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