Monthly Archives: May 2011
Book review: ‘O, Juliet’ by Robin Maxwell
When Juliet Capelletti meets Romeo Monticecco, their mutual love of poet Dante that draws them together — even more than the tender looks exchanged between them at a ball. In a meeting of the minds and lips, the young lovers … Continue reading
Filed under 3-star reads, book reviews
A slow musical death by iPod
It happened slowly. I found myself logging into iTunes less and less, my playlists becoming stagnant and dull. In the car, I shuffled between the same few CDs or idly scanned a random selection of radio stations, choosing one and … Continue reading
Filed under musings
Book review: ‘Other Words For Love’ by Lorraine Zago Rosenthal
Ariadne “Ari” Mitchell is used to playing second fiddle to her gorgeous, outgoing best friend, Summer, and her older sister Evelyn, whose teen pregnancy solidified their parents’ fears for their teenage daughters. Though she’s now married with a gorgeous husband and son, her distaste … Continue reading
Filed under 5-star reads, book reviews
‘I Capture the Castle’ — and a castle of my own
Choosing the books that will be your companions on vacation is a major, heady decision. As soon as we began to plan our trip to England, I poured through my stacks to find the perfect book for the journey. And … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews, out and about
Book review: ‘The Bake-Off’ by Beth Kendrick
Sisters Amy and Linnie grew up skirting around each other, watching as the chasm between them split beyond repair when they were teens. As adults, Linnie — once a beautiful genius on the path to greatness — has settled for … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
