This explains a lot, including why I would never want his autograph. What an idiot. I would never want a book’s autograph. I am a proud non-reader of books. – Kanye West Read more
Hot Guys with Books
Charlie Hunnam. A little scruffy in this one, but I’d still snuggle up with him for a chapter or two. Read more
New on the Shelves…
This just in from Harper Collins! Waiting for me on my Kindle, Spy Trade by Matthew Dunn: When a mission goes awry in Syria, senior CIA officer Bob Oakland is captured by aspiring members of ISIS, who demand the release of one of their own, Arzam Saud, in U.S. captivity. When their hands are tied by Washington’s refusal to negotiate, the… Read more
New on the Shelves…
Today’s new book is Seriously Wicked by Tina Connelly. I don’t really do much YA, but you never know what will make the reading list on a hot summer afternoon… The hilarious new YA from acclaimed author Tina Connolly. Camellia’s adopted mother wants Cam to grow up to be just like her. Problem is, Mom’s a seriously wicked witch. Cam’s used… Read more
Hot Guys with Books
In case last week was a little too refined for you… Read more
New on the Shelves…
More new books this week – first up, In Wilderness by Diane Thomas: In the winter of 1966, Katherine Reid moves to an isolated cabin deep in Georgia’s Appalachian Mountains. There, with little more than a sleeping bag, a tin plate, and a loaded gun, she plans to spend her time in peaceful solitude. But one day, Katherine realizes the woods… Read more
Quotables
In my world, there would be as many public libraries as there are Starbucks. – Henry Rollins, punk rock god, author, public speaker, generally fascinating guy Read more
Hot Guys with Books
Another classically handsome fellow: Clark Gable Read more
Review: Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on the Decision NOT to Have Children by Meghan Daum
This was a very personal read for me. I am approaching a landmark birthday and I am single and childless, and I’m not depressed about any of it. I am not afraid of getting older, since I don’t feel old. I would very much like to meet someone special, but I am not pining away, nor am I desperate and… Read more
New on the Shelves…
More new books this week, starting with A Scourge of Vipers by Bruce de Silva: To solve Rhode Island’s budget crisis, the state’s colorful governor, Attila the Nun, wants to legalize sports gambling; but her plan has unexpected consequences. Organized crime, professional sports leagues, and others who have a lot to lose–or gain–if gambling is made legal flood the state with… Read more