Monthly Archives: March 2009
The BookMooch Journals
While perusing Korianne’s blog a few weeks ago, I came across an exciting and curious link — for something called The BookMooch Journals. I know I’m constantly extolling the virtues of BookMooch, a community of literature lovers who swap books. … Continue reading
Book review: ‘Looking For Alaska’ by John Green
Beginning John Green’s Looking for Alaska, we know two things: the entire novel exists in a “before” and an “after.” Reading this from page one, I was immediately filled with a sense of foreboding — everything was leading up to … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
Meg’s brief history of dancing — and Britney Spears
Growing up, it seems like opportunities to awkwardly dance with friends, classmates and total strangers abound. Starting in the eighth grade, I was a frequent attendee of “dances” in the school’s gymnasium — times I could dress up in my … Continue reading
Filed under musings
Book review: ‘Everyone Is Beautiful’ by Katherine Center
In Katherine Center’s incredible Everyone Is Beautiful, Lanie Coates struggles to find a balance between the myths of marriage, love and passion while dealing with the realities — or the behind-the-scenes — details of adulthood, parenting and reconnecting with ourselves. … Continue reading
Filed under 5-star reads, book reviews
