Nikolaj Coster Waldau – yum! Read more
Lisa
New on the Shelves…
I have heard a lot of great things about Flash Boys by Michael Lewis, so I picked it up at the airport in New York (a little insurance policy, since Id already finished one book on the flight). Surprised one of my coworkers (he never did explain why he thought I wouldn’t be reading it), but I am looking forward to… Read more
In the mood for a little romance?
I found this list very interesting: 50 Romantic Books for People Who Hate Romance Novels. I agree with the author: sometimes you want a little romance. Sometimes, some people even want a romance novel. The formula and knowing your expectations will be met can be very soothing and relaxing. But what about when you want some romance mixed with your… Read more
Review: Lost Girls, an Unsolved American Mystery, by Robert Kolker
First off, let me say that Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery by Robert Kolker was not exactly the book I was expecting. I enjoy true crime novels and I have always been fascinated by the procedural part of the story – how the authorities track down their killer. In this case, the killer was never caught and it looks like… Read more
Quotables
Finally, someone who shares my opinion of Jane Austen! “I haven’t any right to criticize books, and I don’t do it except when I hate them. I often want to criticize Jane Austen, but her books madden me so that I can’t conceal my frenzy from the reader; and therefore I have to stop every time I begin. Every time… Read more
Hot Guys with Books
Of course, you would find Sherlock in the library! Read more
Review: Season of the Dragonflies by Sarah Creech
Season of the Dragonflies by Sarah Creech was a great end-of-summer read. It leans more toward chick-lit than my usual choices. There are some interesting plot twists and a good build-up, but the big finish fell flat for me. This is the story of the Lenore women – ever since their matriarch made a bold decision and ran off an amazing… Read more
Review: The Wicked by Douglas Nicholas
I am not normally a big fantasy reader, but I enjoy a little something fanciful now and then. I enjoyed Douglas Nicholas’ previous novel, Something Red, and I was not disappointed in The Wicked. Thirteenth-century England is the perfect setting for this sort of adventure, with elements of historical fiction, mystery and magic. Once again, exiled Irish queen Molly is traveling the countryside… Read more
Hot Guys with Books
Is it my imagination or is that his picture on the cover? Read more
Review: The Children Act by Ian McEwan
I’ve read two novels by Ian McEwan, On Chesil Beachand Saturday and loved them both, so I was thrilled to get an early copy of The Children Act. Like the others I mentioned, it’s understated and quiet; much of the action in the book happens inside the main character’s head. However, I was so caught up in the story, so engaged by her… Read more