This book was described to me as the “smart person’s version of The Da Vinci Code.” Since I’ve only read The Rule of Four, I can’t compare the two books for you and let you know if the description is true or not. What I can tell you is that this book kept my attention… Continue reading The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason
Author: Amber
Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin
Steve Martin is known in the publishing world for his fiction books so this was a little bit of a departure. In Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life he chronicles his stand-up career beginning with how he got his start in show business and ending with his decision to pack it all away. Literally. Steve… Continue reading Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin
August Giveaways!
August is nearly over and I haven’t posted any book giveaways for you. Shame on me! Reading With Monie is giving away an advance reader copy of American Widow. The graphic novel will be released on September 9th. The author’s husband started a new job at the World Trade Center on September 10th, 2001. The novel… Continue reading August Giveaways!
Quick Book Blogger Appreciation Week Update!
I received an email today that some new categories have been added to the nominations. They are: Most Altruistic Blog Funniest/Most Humorous Blog Best Sci-fi/fantasy/horror/spec-fic blog Best Commenter/commentator If you’ve already sent in your nominations you can send in another email!
Pecha Kucha Night Part 3
My other posts about Pecha Kucha can be found here and here. Without further ado here is information on the last half of the presentations: Lisa Dillman / Food Writer / The Dinner Process – Lisa wasn’t always a waitress. At one time she used to sit in a cubicle creating PowerPoint presentations. Her presentation… Continue reading Pecha Kucha Night Part 3
Coming Up: Book Blogger Appreciation Week Sept. 15 – 19
 During the week of September 15th to September 19th, My Friend Amy will be holding Book Blogger Appreciation Week (BBAW). In addition to special drawings for book reviewers, she has a contest planned for readers. Amy has opened up BBAW Award Nominations. Nominate your favorite book bloggers for awards until 8/31/2008. Stop on by… Continue reading Coming Up: Book Blogger Appreciation Week Sept. 15 – 19
Pecha Kucha Night Part 2
The first part of my post about Pecha Kucha Volume 7 in Columbus can be found here. Soon Part 3 will be posted. One of the wonderful things about Pecha Kucha Night is the variety in the presenters. Even people who have the same profession approach similar topics differently. Some of the presenters seemed more… Continue reading Pecha Kucha Night Part 2
Pecha Kucha Night Part 1
I spent the evening at Landmark’s Gateway Theater for Pecha Kucha Night. It was my first time at the event and I wasn’t sure what to expect. It seems the format for the evening is always the same but the venue and presenters change the audience. Some people were dressed up and others were in… Continue reading Pecha Kucha Night Part 1
More TBR Reviews Forthcoming
It’s Thursday morning. I’ve begun and finished three books from my TBR pile. More book reviews will be coming soon!
Types of Book Reviewers
One of my online writing groups contains a handful of book reviewers along with authors and marketing personnel. Recently the book reviewers had a discussion about how they got into book reviewing and the types of books they’ll review. This got me thinking about the types of book reviewers I’ve seen. Through my internet travels… Continue reading Types of Book Reviewers