Now that Christmas is past, a little thought about my favorite kind of gift… “A book is a gift you can open again and again.” – Garrison Keillor, author and radio personality Read more
Yearly Archives: 2012
Saturday Snapshot!
Saturday Snapshot is hosted by Alyce at At Home with Books. To participate, post a photo that you (or a friend or family member) have taken then leave a direct link to your post in the Mister Linky. Photos can be old or new, and be of any subject as long as they are clean and appropriate for all eyes… Read more
Review: Redshirts by John Scalzi
Redshirts may be the most fun I’ve had with a book this year. It made me laugh…and it made me go out and load my Kindle with other John Scalzi titles. I love the mix of humor and seriousness in the book, and I am looking forward to reading more. Are you a Star Trek fan? If you’ve ever watched… Read more
New books!
I’ve got a few new books to tell you about. I don’t think I requested any of these (I’ve been requesting fewer these days, as I’m trying to get caught up), and if I didn’t request it, a book has to be really good to make the review list. Let’s see if any of these make the cut: First, The One I… Read more
Merry Christmas!
Wishing the very happiest of holiday seasons to you and the people you love! Read more
Review: The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffman, illustrated by Maurice Sendak
I am a firm believer that kids should have a lot of books, and this is a book that I would choose for my nieces and nephews. It’s funny, but I’ve seen the Nutcracker ballet, but I don’t think I’ve ever read the story before. Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann and illustrated by Maurice Sendak is wonderfully written, perfect for some… Read more
This week…
Okay, last week was busy and this week is lazy. After all, it’s a holiday — I should be able to spend some time on my couch, with a book, enjoying my Christmas tree. I hope you get the chance to do the same. Monday: Later today, I’ll have a review of a special holiday classic. Tuesday: Merry Christmas! I’ll… Read more
Saturday Snapshot
Saturday Snapshot is hosted by Alyce at At Home with Books. To participate, post a photo that you (or a friend or family member) have taken then leave a direct link to your post in the Mister Linky. Photos can be old or new, and be of any subject as long as they are clean and appropriate for all eyes… Read more
Review: The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories, volume 2
How can a handful of words and a simple drawing be so moving? Over and over while reading through The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories: Volume 2, I was startled at how a tiny amount of ink could make me laugh or make me want to cry. Perhaps because the drawings are so simple, the message is much sharper; the tiny… Read more
Free Chapter: Black & White & Dead All Over by Michael Bradley
Today, I’ve got some bonus goodies for you — the first chapter of Michael Bradley’s new book, Black and White and Dead All Over. The excerpt was provided by the good folks at Sage’s Blog Tours. Here’s a bit about the book to get you clicking… When the skeleton of a teenage girl is uncovered at a construction site in Newark, journalist… Read more