And no, I’m not talking about gambling, even if College Betting Quarterly (or something, I don’t remember the name) somehow mysteriously comes to my mailbox. (It does- no idea why. But my name is on it. Strange.) I finished another… Read more ›
I just read two amazing and completely creepy short stories that are only available on the Kindle- ah, they were so good. The first was The Babysitter’s Code by Laura Lippman, and I’m going to need more of her stuff.… Read more ›
I finished a couple of books lately- one that I feel like I’ve been reading for 6 months, and another that took about 1/2 hr. Mr. Fooster Traveling on a Whim by Tom Corwin and Craig Frazier is a lovely… Read more ›
I read something a while back that suggested taking kids to the library to give them the experience of complete and utter bounty- no matter what your budget, there is the possibility of taking home WHATEVER book they want. I… Read more ›
I just looked at my book list for the year, and goodness it’s dismal. It’s April, and I’ve only finished 9 books. In previous years I would have been up to at least 32 by now. I feel like I… Read more ›
First of all, I have no idea why I’m awake right now. I should be asleep. But I’m not. Second, I have no idea why it’s the beginning of March and I’ve only read 7 books. Actually, that’s not true,… Read more ›
One of my to-do’s on my uberlist 2009 was to read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betsy Smith, a book I’ve always meant to read but never got around to. So, thanks Brandy, for suggesting it. The main character,… Read more ›
I’m reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn on Brandy’s suggestion, and this passage after Katie’s mother tells her to teach her daughter about fairies and Santa Claus is possibly one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read: “Because,” explained… Read more ›
It may be that I haven’t truly woken up yet this morning, but I can’t seem to wrap my head around this new book. It seems like it might be amazing. It also seems like it might be completely hooey… Read more ›
I finished this book today, and oh goodness was it lovely. It’s the story of Willie Upton, who returns to her hometown in disgrace after having an affair with her dissertation professor while on a dig with him in Alaska,… Read more ›
