Sunday Salon: My Week in Words

With my first week as a one-dayjob woman under my belt, I have to say that I do notice that I have more time, although I don’t know if I would say I’ve experienced the freedom I anticipated last week.   I think that true freedom, for me, is in my head, and until I can [...]

The Shack by William Young

I’d never heard of The Shack before it was suggested as a book club read for church, and I have to admit that it probably isn’t something I would just pick up.  After doing a little research, I see that it’s got a lot of controversy surrounding it, and I can definitely understand that.  If [...]

Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos

Before I realized that Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos was the first book in a two book set, I read the sequel. It’s pretty interesting to look at a book from the perspective that the sequel to it brings. It didn’t make me enjoy it any less. But I do wonder how [...]

FieldReport – A New Site for Reviewing

I just found out about this new site FieldReport.com.  It’s got an interesting premise and could really be an asset to the blogging community.  It’s another way for bloggers to post their writing, and anyone can come in and review what other people are posting.  Top ratings mean a chance at a cash prize each [...]

A Little Library Love

I’m really fortunate because I get to be within walking distance of a library.  It’s a cozy library, and it’s kinda small. But as I get to know it better, I’m finding that they do a remarkable job with their selection.  Trust me, if my husband can find books he’s interested in at this place, [...]

Eclipse & Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t read the last two books in the Twilight Saga, please don’t read any further. I would hate to ruin anything for you. I don’t give away any exact details below, but I just want you to know that you read at your own risk.
 
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I’ve let weeks go by since reading [...]

Are You Challenged?

So, I think it’s time to check in on everyone’s reading challenges.  I’m a member of a Yahoo Group called the 50 Book Challenge. In it, everyone pledges to try to read 50 books during this year. Now for some people, that’s way to easy- so many of the members are reading 50 new authors instead [...]

The Sunday Salon: My Week in Words

This week is about endings for me since I am ending my term teaching online at Davenport, and in fact, I haven’t decided if or when I will teach again.  But, it’s also about beginnings- after I finish my grades and submit them tonight, I’m hoping to feel a sense of freedom that I haven’t [...]

Booking Through Thursday: Library Memories

My earliest memory of going to the library was in kindergarten.  I’m sure every school still does weekly trips.  I don’t remember much about this time, but I do remember talking to other kids in our class more than looking for books.  In particular I remember one conversation taking place about Michael Jackson.  One of [...]

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

The Basics
Book Info: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Plot Overview: Lily and Snow Flower are sworn sisters for life in ancient China.  This book details their friendship- through young footbinding years, each of their betrothals, marriages, and eventually their old age.        
Jumping In:
Importance of the Title:  When Lily and Snow [...]

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