People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

The Basics
Book Info: People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.  It’s a work of historical fiction in the sub-genre that I like to call “books about books”.  I was given this book as a review copy, although it was already on my “to be read” list.  I’ve also read her books Nine Parts of Desire [...]

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

Regular readers will know that I enjoyed the Twilight series and the story, but did not especially care for the writing. I wasn’t sure Meyer was bringing anything new to the table, and I found the dialogue hard to read.  But I loved the story so much that I kept reading. Fast.  You know that’s saying [...]

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison

The Basics
Book Info: Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison.  This is Elder’s first work, written with the encouragement of his brother, Augusten Burroughs.
Genre: Memoir
Overview: As a child, Robison was always the odd kid out, the misfit, branded as a troublemaker.  In reality, his mind just worked differently than [...]

Waiting by Ha Jin

The Basics
Book Info: Waiting by Ha Jin.  This is the 2nd book I’ve read by this author. I’ve also read A Free Life for our library’s “One Book, One County” event.
Genre: Contemporary Literature
Plot Overview: Lin Kong has returned home from his life working in the city as a doctor in the army every year for [...]

1 Minute Review: From the Bones Out by Marisa de los Santos

When I read de los Santos’ other books this summer, I was really excited to find a story that hooked me in.  I thought her books were interesting, well written, and thoughtful.  So, imagine my excitement to find she had some other writing out there.  From the Bones Out is her poetry collection, and I [...]

The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory

The Basics
Book Info: The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory. In this novel, Gregory continues her work in the Tudor era.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Plot Overview: Mary, Queen of Scots, is often given a bad rap throughout history.  However, Gregory humanizes our perspective by giving us a view of her life during the years she spent in captivity [...]

1 Minute Review: The Road to Yesterday by LM Montgomery

I finished The Road to Yesterday this morning by LM Montgomery.  I picked this up a couple of months ago in the used section of Barnes & Noble.  The Anne of Green Gables series has always been one of my favorites, but I’ve never ventured into some of the short story books Montgomery wrote about [...]

Perfect on Paper: The (Mis)adventures of Waverly Bryson by Maria Murnane

The Basics
Book Info: Perfect on Paper: The (Mis)adventures of Waverly Bryson.  I was sent a review copy of Murnane’s first book by the publisher. 
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Plot Overview: After Waverly’s fiance breaks up with her two weeks before her wedding, she’s left feeling alone, rejected and confused.  Perfect on Paper is the story of how Waverly [...]

Turning Angel by Greg Iles

I recently finished Turning Angel by Greg Iles. It was a pick from my church book club, and I’m sad that I didn’t get to go. This is the third one in a row I have missed.  I still try to follow along with all the books, and I finished this one yesterday.
I often love to [...]

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

I don’t want to write a traditional review about this book, because I honestly feel that some things just need to be experienced.  I’ve long been a fan of Gaiman’s work, and this book was no different.  Gaiman has a way of sucking you in to the story, and his characters come alive.  In fact, [...]

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