The Sunday Salon: My Week in Words
November 30, 2008 by Rachel
Filed under Challenges & Contests
I didn’t get much reading done until the end of the week since I was battling the stomach flu while Matt was also working 2nd shift. It made for a very busy and interesting week. Unfortunately, I’ve still got the flu, but I’ve also got Matt to help around the house now, which is nice. [...]
Have you signed up for the 50 Book Challenge Yet?
November 29, 2008 by Rachel
Filed under 50 Book Challenge: 2009
The 2009 Edition is set up and ready to go! Click Here and add your name to the list.
Perfect on Paper: The (Mis)adventures of Waverly Bryson by Maria Murnane
November 28, 2008 by Rachel
Filed under Contemporary Literature
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 [...]
10 Books I’m Thankful are in My Life: Happy Thanksgiving!
November 28, 2008 by Rachel
Filed under Book Lists, Challenges & Contests
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Digging to America by Anne Tyler
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery
1984 by George Orwell
Harry Potter By JK Rowling
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory
Seven Wild Sisters by Charles de Lint
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
Booking Through Thursday: Playing Catch-Up
November 28, 2008 by Rachel
Filed under Challenges & Contests
There’s a lot of controversy in the blogging world these days, sparked primarily by a scary experience a fellow blogger recently had with an author. So, last week’s Booking Through Thursday question was very timely. Since Matt’s been on second shift, I haven’t had much time to blog, and I didn’t want to miss this [...]
Turning Angel by Greg Iles
November 26, 2008 by Rachel
Filed under Mystery, Popular Authors
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 [...]
Yes, I DO Exist!
November 26, 2008 by Rachel
Filed under This Reading Life
Sorry, I’ve been out sick. I’m feeling better now, albeit shaky, but am resuming blogging as normal. Stay tuned for a great review and some other new posts!
Neil Gaiman’s “Coraline” Goes 3-D
November 16, 2008 by Rachel
Filed under This Reading Life
Let’s Play Tag!
November 16, 2008 by Rachel
Filed under Challenges & Contests
I got this challenge from my friend Cindy over at Fuzzy Red Robe. If you haven’t checked out her blog, do so. It’s fun and funny and I enjoy reading her thoughts on everything under the sun.
Here’s how it works: I list six book-related things about myself, then I tag six people, and they do [...]
50 Book Challenge – 2009 Edition
November 16, 2008 by Rachel
Filed under 50 Book Challenge: 2009
I can’t believe 2009 is nearly here. If you’re like me, you’re looking at your current challenges and trying to figure out if you’ll meet them before the year is out. I’m still confident about mine, just for the record! For 2008, I hosted a 50 Book Challenge on Yahoo Groups. That group will still [...]