When Lisa Genova’s new book, Left Neglected, arrived, I immediately put it at the top of my ever growing pile of books to read. I […]
‘Tis the Season
(Photo by Friedrich Bohringer from Wikimedia Commons) Each year as the winter holidays approach I enjoy ‘seasonal reading’—books set in winter and/or at holiday time. I […]
Sometimes Authors Can’t Go Home Again
Many thriller readers are familiar with Dennis Lehane’s novels, Shutter Island and Gone, Baby, Gone, which were both turned into blockbuster movies. But before that acclaim, his first book, […]
Ape House by Sara Gruen
Sara Gruen, author of the very popular Water for Elephants is back with another unusual book about animals called Ape House. This engaging novel introduces the […]
Think For Yourself!
September 25 – October 2 is officially Banned Books week 2010. Each year new books are challenged and/or banned across the country for reasons such […]
Read the Book Then See the Movie
Admittedly, I don’t see too many new movies at the theater. I guess I’m too busy reading! But, I recently saw an advertisement for a new […]
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand? (Hopefully Not)
Oh, Major Pettigrew! What a fine literary character you are. You are charming, refined, witty, urbane, intelligent and kind. You speak your peace, but always within […]
Let the Great World Spin from Colum McCann
Let the Great World Spin: A Novel is a delight to read — the language, the imagery, the characters are all extraordinary. Beginning with a […]
When She Flew — A Book Club Suggestion
When She Flew by Jennie Shortridge is a small book that carries a big punch. It’s perfect for book clubs that are looking for something different to read-something all the other books clubs haven’t read before.
