When I received the offer from the folks at Galaxy Press, I was a little reluctant. Great writing isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name L. Ron Hubbard. But the audiobooks sounded like fun and I love old science fiction, so I figured I would give it a try. The books are a hoot!… Read more
Today, we’ve got 2 very cool birthdays: Neal Stephenson and Peter Jackson both have Halloween birthdays. Thanks to the creative minds at my favorite online forum, I’ve been sitting around today, imagining a Peter Jackson adaptation of Cryptonomicon. 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: More new books! Plus an announcement of my winner in the To Kill a Mockingbird giveaway. Tuesday: Another teaser from my current book. Not sure what the book will be on Tuesday, but I’ll find something interesting. Wednesday: Last… Read more
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