This was my final book for the Lit Flicks Challenge and I only had a few days to get it read. I can read some books rather quickly but the way this started didn’t give me much hope. It was an entertaining read, though. Previously, I’d read A Year in Provence by Mayle and was… Continue reading A Good Year by Peter Mayle
Month: February 2009
Lit Flicks Challenge Completed
I’ve now completed my first reading challenge. This helped me get some of my TBR books into my read pile which is always good. It was fun reading the reviews of books and movies I’d already read and seen. Even more fun was finding out about titles that were new to me. Here were the… Continue reading Lit Flicks Challenge Completed
Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn
Kitty and all of her friends (plus a few enemies) return in Kitty Goes to Washington. One fear with a series is that a lot of information about the characters will be left out. Vaughn keeps the reader up to speed on what happened in the first book without boring details. In fact, she gives… Continue reading Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn
Time For Another Book Giveaway Carnival!
 It’s time for another Bookroom Reviews Book Giveaway Carnival. Tracy will be hosting it from March 2nd through March 8th. You’ll want to stop by Bookroom Reviews to see what giveaways Mr. Linky has available for you. This time I’ll be participating so come back here on March 2nd to see what book related… Continue reading Time For Another Book Giveaway Carnival!
Lit Flicks Challenge Update – Only a Few Days Left!
 I may be cutting it close! I have one book from my list left to read and there are only a few more days left in the month. The Good German Devil In a Blue Dress A Good Year Twilight Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (Bonus) The Jane Austen Book Club
Literacy and Longing in L.A. by Jennifer Kaufman and Karen Mack
The local branch of my library displays books along the wall with the covers out to entice readers. Their new tactic is to have tables near the reserved items area with multiple copies of books. It really feels like a bookstore when I browse the tables and this is where I found Literacy and Longing… Continue reading Literacy and Longing in L.A. by Jennifer Kaufman and Karen Mack
Devil In A Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
For a long time I stayed away from this book. When it comes to series I am a completest – it doesn’t feel right to me to read a book out of order in a series and I mistakenly believed this was not the first Easy Rawlins book. The Lit Flicks challenge made me look… Continue reading Devil In A Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
Uncommitment: Dealing with a Predator by Leigh Laurence
Like the tagline on the cover – “Don’t be fooled by his charm and charisma. He’s really a player!” – don’t let the washboard abs on the cover keep you away from this ebook. The target reader is single women but the pages contain wisdom that can be applied by anyone who is open to… Continue reading Uncommitment: Dealing with a Predator by Leigh Laurence
Bookworms Carnival – Literature and Film
 Jessica at The Bluestocking Society is hosting the 23rd edition of the Bookworm Carnival. The topic for this edition of the carnival is Literature and Film. Jessica put forth a question to everyone who stops by her site – the question and my answer are below: Do you prefer to read the book first… Continue reading Bookworms Carnival – Literature and Film
Being Lost Isn’t Always Bad
Once someone knows of my wonderful ability to get lost it can become a defining characteristic. During my college years I was a bridesmaid in a wedding held in a city slightly South East of Columbus. It was a 30 mile drive and I attempted to go by myself to the rehearsal. After all, I had made it to the bridal… Continue reading Being Lost Isn’t Always Bad