Monthly Archives: November 2009
Book review: ‘According To Jane’ by Marilyn Brant
Ellie Barnett is 15 years old the first time she hears it: the clipped, unmistakable and disapproving voice of Jane Austen, famous authoress and, apparently, Ellie’s new mentor. Deep within her subconscious, Jane comes to be a sort of friend … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
Miami Book Fair happening this week
Were I not in sunny California right now, what I wouldn’t give to be in another awesome, tropical place — the Sunshine State! The Miami Book Fair International is happening Nov. 8-15 at Miami Dade College in Miami, Fla., and … Continue reading
Filed under book talk
Book review: ‘In A Perfect World’ by Laura Kasischke
So all these dystopian novels are beginning to get to me . . . after finishing Laura Kasischke’s haunting In A Perfect World, I had an irrational and overwhelming urge to stockpile canned goods, water and firewood — though I … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
Beverly Hills… that’s where I’m going to be!
I’m en route to gorgeous California! So if you don’t see any updates and wonder why I’m not Tweeting obsessively about all sorts of erudite things, friends, that’s your answer. I’ll miss you all but can’t wait to relax on … Continue reading
Filed under out and about
You’re so vain — you probably think this blog post is about you
One of the scariest things I’ve realized about having a personal/book blog lately? People read it. Which means I can . . . post things. And people will see them. And comment on them. And what I say? It’s out … Continue reading
Filed under musings
Book Blogger Holiday Swap
I thought nothing in the way of awesomeness and generosity could surprise me about the fantastic book blogging community – until I saw The Book Blogger Holiday Swap! Since we spend all year leaving each other nice notes, e-mailing, Tweeting, chatting books … Continue reading
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