Michelle at The True Book Addict is hosting another of her fabulous read-a-thons, the High Summer Read-a-thon. I’m going to set my eyes on three books this time which I have listed below. Ross Poldark by Winston Graham Demelza by Winston Graham I will also track my progress here: 7/20 Books Read: 0 Pages Read:0 […]
Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. I got back from an extended 4th of July vacation with […]
The first author for Explore the Classics is Daphne du Maurier with sign ups starting today and will be open until the 29th. The tour will run from August 17 -31, please keep that in mind when selecting date preferences. About Daphne du Maurier and her writing: Daphne was born in 1907, grand-daughter of the […]
It is time to get my read on, Coyer’s Beach Party Read-a-thon starts today. It is another opportunity to knock some books off my tbr, (I’ve managed a pathatic two so far) the only hitch is that they must have a beach settting. Fortunately, I have three books that meet that criteria, they are: The […]
First Impressions The Bishop’s Wife by Mette Ivie Harrison could have been a good mystery novel if it focused on the murder of Carrie Helm. Impressions While Reading Biddy Linda Wallheim, amateur sleuth took center stage. She had to insert her nose into everything Gladys Kravitz style. What most annoyed me was her obsession with […]
“Classic’ – a book which people praise and don’t read.” Spoken by Mark Twain these words could not be truer. Classics I feel are the basis for popular art, think of the constant spewing of Jane Austen retellings or adaptations of Shakespeare because these stories are timeless and have transcended centuries. I have my comfort […]
The Far End of Happy was an intense read and never knew what Jeff would do next, nor the repercussions that Ronnie’s decisions created. It had page-turning chapter endings and thoroughly kept my attention, but, unfortunately, Ronnie’s mother Beverly and Mother-in-law Janet bickered throughout the novel creating a Jerry Springer show vibe, minus throwing chairs. […]
Books Reviewed: The Bat by Jo Nesbo The Silver Swan by Elena Delbanco The Travels of Daniel Ascher by Déborah Lévy-Bertherat The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley Missoula by Jon Krakauer Fairest by Marissa Meyer Books Read But Not Reviewed: Snow White Must Die by Nele Neuhaus The Bishop’s Wife by Mette Ivie Harrison The […]
Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. It’s Monday! What Are You Reading is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey her […]
I’m usually pretty good at staying on top of writing and prepping reviews but as of late I’ve gotten a bit behind. Therefore, when I saw The Book Vixen was hosting her Write On review-a-thon this weekend I thought it would be a great opportunity to play catch-up. Right now, I have two reviews to […]