Monthly Archives: October 2011
Audio book giveaway: Amy Kathleen Ryan’s GLOW
As I’ve recently taken a shine to audio books and recently finished my first one, I have an exciting giveaway to announce — and for a book I really enjoyed! Amy Kathleen Ryan’s Glow is a quick, thought-provoking dystopian novel … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Cross Currents’ by John Shors
Beautiful, isolated Ko Phi Phi in Thailand is known for its lush scenery, gorgeous beaches and friendly locals. Lek and Sarai own the Rainbow Resort, a haven for both tourists and their three young children. When a handsome young American … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
A moment of illumination
My mother is a collector of quotes. A strong believer in the soothing power of knowledge, Mom has always turned to books when confronted with any problem, issue, question. In her strong mind, there is nothing that can’t be cured … Continue reading
Book review: ‘Glow’ by Amy Kathleen Ryan
For Waverly Marshall and hundreds of other children and teens, life aboard the space vessel Empyrean is their entire world. Their days are spent assisting their parents with agriculture and attending school, learning about Earth and what life was like … Continue reading
Filed under 3-star reads, book reviews
Homecoming and the What Comes Next
Eleven years ago tomorrow, I went on my very first date. Some people think it’s weird that I can recall dates with creepy precision. It’s not that I have a freakish memory that allows me to remember everything . . … Continue reading
Filed under crushes & drooling, musings
