Hosted by Rose City Reader Beginning: One: Scarlet was descending toward the alley behind the Rieux Tavern when her portscreen chimed in the passenger seat, followed by an automated voice: “Comm received for Mademoiselle Scarlet Benoit from the Toulouse Law Enforcement of Missing Persons.” Hosted by Freda’s Voice Page 56: She extracted the bloodied ID […]
Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie Q: What are your favorite genres in books? A: I mainly read fiction but my favorite sub-genre is historical fiction. Reading in general can carry you to far off lands with a Reading Rainbow “I can go anywhere” mentality but for me historical novels take it to a whole […]
Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie Q: 3 favorite heroines, books they’re in, and why you love them A: In no particular order: Elizabeth Bennet, Pride and Prejudice — I love her wit and spunk and is a great character to see grow with time. Hermione Granger, Harry Potter series — books and cleverness […]
Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie Q: What’s your criteria of a misbehaving author/reviewer? A: For both reviewer and author I think disrespectfulness is a key component to misbehaving. Whether it be an author commenting negatively on an unflattering review or a complete attack on a book. Negative reviews are fine just don’t be […]
Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie I’m excited to say that I’m this week’s feature! Q: Describe the plots of four favorite books in seven words A: Harry Potter series: You’re a wizard Harry, destroy Voldermort Pride & Prejudice: The basis of every chick-flick + Mr. Darcy Gone with the Wind: Epic southern Civil […]
Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie’s Views Weekly Prompt: 3 Favorite Book Boyfriends, books they’re in, and why you’ll always love them. A: Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice, He is proud yes, but genuinely cares about people and does not back down from opinions. Severus Snape, Through all seven Harry Potter novels he […]
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith Publication Date: Add to Goodreads Pre-Order with Amazon This is what we long for: the profound pleasure of being swept into vivid new worlds, worlds […]
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley Publication Date: March 22, 2016 Add to Goodreads Pre-Order with Amazon Ally D’Aplièse is about to compete in one of the world’s most perilous yacht races, when she hears […]
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. Sisi: Empress on Her Own by Alison Pataki Expected Publication: March 8, 2016 Add to Goodreads Pre-Order Sisi: Empress on Her Own: A Novel For readers of Philippa Gregory, Paula McLain, and Daisy Goodwin comes […]
Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. At the Existentialist Cafe by Sarah Bakewell Publication Date: March 1, 2016 Add to Goodreads Pre-order at Amazon From the best-selling author of How to Live, a spirited account of one of the twentieth century’s […]