Oh, this is a terrific one, since it addresses that tiny, guilty voice that a lot of us have. I get a lot of books, and to keep myself from being buried in them, I pass them on to others. I do all the things listed below, and it’s a huge relief to see an author talk about it. “[D]on’t… Read more
Do you ever read books that get you a little hot and steamy? If you do, join in Hot Reads and share some of your favorite sexy reads and find some new ones! Hot Reads is a Monthly Meme, hosted by Book Savvy Babe and Alive on the Shelves, where we get to share our hottest read of the month! Your choice can… Read more
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
You’ve read the book…now see it come to life on movie screens nationwide! For one day only on Thursday, November 15th, select movie theaters nationwide will show the award-winning film version of Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird, in an event in honor of its 50th anniversary. In partnership with Fathom Events, Harper Perennial is offering YOU a chance to win 2… Read more
This is a tough review to write. The Code, by sportswriter G.B. Joyce, has a lot of things that I love — a good mystery, a flawed hero, and a bit of action. But it is all somehow a bit awkward. First, the story: Brad Shade is a former hockey player with a sad-luck story, now a scout for the team… Read more
Sometimes, a book comes along for review at just the right time. I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This: Success Secrets Every Gutsy Girl Should Know by Kate White comes along just as I am doing going through a bit of personal career evaluation, so there are definitely tips and tricks in this book I can use. I like the structure of… Read more
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. You know the rules: grab your current read, open to a random page and share a two sentence teaser with us (no spoilers!). Be sure to tell us about the book, so we can add it to our TBR list! This week, I’m reading Father Night by… Read more
I’ve got some new books to share with you this week and I am really excited about these titles! The first, I received as a birthday gift. I don’t often get books as gifts; most of my family figures that if they think I might like it, I probably already have it (and they’re usually right). This is a little… Read more
Gonna be a busy week! I’ve got some interesting things to share this week. Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up: Monday: I’ve got a bunch of new books that came in this week. This afternoon, I’ll tell you all about them. Tuesday: Another teaser from my current book. Not sure what the book will be on Tuesday, but I’ll… Read more
I love this quote! It’s not an author I’m familiar with, but I like the idea that I am somehow giving back to the books I read, sharing something of myself with their pages. I also think it is extremely accurate, in that reading a book I loved at another period in my life takes me back to that time.… Read more