Thoughts on “Lunch with Buddha” by Roland Merullo

I received a copy of Lunch with Buddha by Roland Merullo from TLC Book Tours for review.

About the Book:

It’s been six years since brothers-in-law Otto Ringling and Volya Rinpoche took their first road trip together in Breakfast with Buddha. Otto has recently lost his wife, Jeannie, to cancer, and his family and his . . . → Read More: Thoughts on “Lunch with Buddha” by Roland Merullo

Thoughts on “Cel & Anna: A 22nd Century Love Story” by Lindsay Edmunds

Alright, guys. Remember when I said I was taking an indefinite break from reviewing? Well, I just read a book that made me change my mind. I came across Cel & Anna because the author, Lindsay Edmunds, is in my book group. It’s not the sort of book I usually pick up. But man, . . . → Read More: Thoughts on “Cel & Anna: A 22nd Century Love Story” by Lindsay Edmunds

Thoughts on “The Magician’s Assistant” by Ann Patchett (Audiobook)

After disliking both Bel Canto and State of Wonder, I’d all but given up on Ann Patchett’s novels. JoAnn suggested I try The Magician’s Assistant as a last chance, and I chose to listen to it.

About the Book:

It isn’t until the charismatic Parsifal, Sabine’s husband and the magician she assisted for . . . → Read More: Thoughts on “The Magician’s Assistant” by Ann Patchett (Audiobook)

Thoughts on “The Last Nude” by Ellis Avery

The Last Nude by Ellis Avery came to me through LibraryThing’s Early Reviewers program. It came out last month.

About the Book:

Young Rafaela Fano is struggling to carve out a life for herself in 1920s Paris when painter Tamara de Lempika spots her out walking one day and recruits her as a . . . → Read More: Thoughts on “The Last Nude” by Ellis Avery

Thoughts on “The Story of Beautiful Girl” by Rachel Simon (Audiobook)

In need of an audiobook, I picked up The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon, a book whose cover I love and that I’ve seen around the blogosphere since its publication in 2011.

About the Book:

On a rainy night in 1968, in rural Pennsylvania, a man and a woman find their . . . → Read More: Thoughts on “The Story of Beautiful Girl” by Rachel Simon (Audiobook)

Reading Buddies Wrap-Up: “A Room with a View” by E.M. Forster

First, current and potential future Reading Buddies, if you haven’t voted for the March book yet, please do so! The poll is over on the right. It’s a close race this month, so be sure to voice your opinion!

Ah, Room with a View. How did you like it? I very much enjoyed it . . . → Read More: Reading Buddies Wrap-Up: “A Room with a View” by E.M. Forster

Thoughts on “Lost on Planet China” by J. Maarten Troost (Audiobook)

I’ve had a copy of Lost on Planet China by J. Maarten Troost on my shelf for a few years now. When I discovered Simon Vance (my new favorite narrator) did the audiobook, I borrowed it from my public library.

About the Book:

J. Maarten Troost and his wife are ready for a . . . → Read More: Thoughts on “Lost on Planet China” by J. Maarten Troost (Audiobook)

Thoughts on “The Sparrow” by Mary Doria Russell

The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell was my book club’s pick for December.

About the Book:

2060, Rome. Emilio Sandoz has returned from an interplanetary mission to Rakhat with mutilated hands and in a precarious mental state, the solitary survivor of his original team of eight. Back in the care of his mission . . . → Read More: Thoughts on “The Sparrow” by Mary Doria Russell

Thoughts on “The Weird Sisters” by Eleanor Brown (Audiobook)

I’d read some good reviews of The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown, so when I needed an audiobook and saw my library had this one on the shelf, I decided to give it a go for my daily commute.

About the Book:

Tiny Barnwell, Ohio, hometown to the three Andreas sisters, is the . . . → Read More: Thoughts on “The Weird Sisters” by Eleanor Brown (Audiobook)

Thoughts on “1984″ by George Orwell (Audiobook)

I’ve always felt I should read 1984, so when I discovered my library had a version read by Frank Muller, a narrator I know I enjoy, I borrowed the recording to keep me occupied during my daily commute.

About the Book:

Published in 1949, George Orwell’s 1984 is a classic dystopian novel. The . . . → Read More: Thoughts on “1984″ by George Orwell (Audiobook)