Monthly Archives: July 2011
Birthday giveaway from Knock Knock: A Personal Library Kit and bookmark pad
Today is my birthday, and I am now 26 years old. I’m not going to pretend like my breath didn’t catch a little writing that, even though most of my friends — many old enough to be my parents — … Continue reading
Filed under book talk
Book review: ‘Girl In Translation’ by Jean Kwok
Kimberly Chang is just 11 years old when she journeys from Hong Kong to New York City with her mother, a tired single parent. Knowing little English and finding themselves completely at the mercy of Ma’s older sister, Aunt Paula, … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
Sometimes you drive to work with a Diet Coke on your car . . .
. . . and sometimes that Diet Coke rolls off the roof, smashing into the roadway and dissolving in a puddle of foamy soda goodness. And wrecking your hopes, dreams and aspirations for a decent morning along with it. Each … Continue reading
Filed under musings
Book review: ‘Sisterhood Everlasting’ by Ann Brashares
Despite its length, this review is spoiler free! For every reader, there is an author who needs no introduction. You don’t have to convince me to pick up their latest book with a slick press release, awesome book trailer or … Continue reading
Filed under 3-star reads, book reviews
