Notes on Books & Life
Simon Van Booy’s Love Begins in Winter is the short story collection that made me realize there are short stories out there I very much enjoy reading. When I heard Van Booy had a novel coming out, I was anxious to read it. I received a digital galley through NetGalley. About the Book: Raised in …
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When The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff first came out, it looked far too weird for me. Just take a look at the cover, know that I run from all things horror-esque, and you’ll see what I mean! But I kept reading reviews that started something like, “At first I thought this book would be creepier …
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The Classics Reclamation Project is my personal challenge to read and enjoy the classics. Well! It’s been a while since I’ve posted about a classic. That’s partly due to a busy summer schedule and partly to the fact that I’ve been reading War and Peace like crazy to catch up to Jillian’s year-long readalong. At …
Before I get to Let the Great World Spin, I just want to mention a couple of quick things: First, the poll to select October’s book is up (to the right)! Voting will happen throughout August, with the selection being announced in early September. August’s book is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. September’s book …
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The Snow Whale by John Minichillo was sent to me for review by Atticus Books. It will be published on July 30, 2011. About the Book: John Jacobs is stuck in a dead end job, selling corporate knickknacks out of a cubicle. Meanwhile, his wife, Jessica, divides her time between spending their money, teaching ballroom …
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