Monthly Archives: November 2011

Review: Lifethread

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Name of Book: Lifethread By: L.j. Charles Publisher: CreateSpace Copyright Date: 2011 Number of Pages: 263 (Kindle edition) Format: YA fiction, paranormal Reason for Reading: (disclosure) I was given a copy for review; however, my thoughts are my own. Rating: … Continue reading →

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Review: As I Lay Dying

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Book Title: As I Lay Dying Author: William Faulkner Original Publication Date: 1930 Edition Read: a very yellowed, falling apart Vintage Books (1964) paperback Total Pages: 250 Genre: Classic Fiction Reason Read: Poor memory, a love for Faulkner and my … Continue reading →

Posted in Classics, Fiction, Posts by Molly | 12 Comments

The Dreaded TBR List

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Frequently when I read a book review, I immediately want to add the book to my TBR list. You know, the list that gets longer and longer and longer, until you wonder if you’re ever going to plow your way … Continue reading →

Posted in Bookish Thoughts, Posts by Faith | 7 Comments

A Look at the National Book Award

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Last week one of our most important book awards, the Nationals, were announced. This award is one of the best. The awards are very valuable to writers because the books are nominated by fellow writers. Often the awards are accompanied … Continue reading →

Posted in Award Winners, Posts by Margot | 5 Comments

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Book Review: Becoming Marie Antoinette

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Name of Book: Becoming Marie Antoinette By: Juliet Grey Publisher: Ballantine Books (an imprint of Random House) Copyright Date: 2011 Number of Pages: 435 Format: historical fiction Reason for Reading: Michelle’s review had me immediately checking this one out at … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Dead Celebrity Cookbook

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Title: The Dead Celebrity Cookbook Author: Frank DeCaro Publisher: Health Communications, Inc. Copyright: 2011 Number of Pages: 558 (nook edition) Reason for Reading: Love cookbooks, and this seemed like it was worth a read Grade: A “I miss those days … Continue reading →

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First Chapter, First Paragraph Tuesday

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Diane at Bibliophile By the Sea asks us to share the first paragraph of a book we are reading. As you can see it’s called First Chapter, First Paragraph Tuesday Intros. As readers we are often captivated or turned away by that first paragraph … Continue reading →

Posted in Bookish Thoughts, Posts by Margot | 8 Comments

Review: Heart of Darkness

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Book Title: Heart of Darkness Author: Joseph Conrad Original Publication Date: 1903 Edition Read: Barnes & Noble Classics (1994) Total Pages: 137 Genre: Classic Adventure Novella Reason Read: Given to me by another Blogger, was also short enough to read … Continue reading →

Posted in Classics, Fiction, Posts by Molly | 16 Comments

An Award Winning Nonfiction Book

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Title: Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks: Fifty Years of Mysteries in the Making Author: John Curran Publisher: Harper Collins Copyright date: February 2010 Pages: 496 Genre: NonFiction Reason for Reading: It’s about Agatha Christie and I’m a super-fan Rating: A+ Award … Continue reading →

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