Sunday, October 23, 2011

Where's Alice Bliss

A couple of months ago I signed up to be part of the Where's Alice Bliss project.

I recently finished the book: a current coming-of-age novel with a family dealing with deployment to Iraq. Alice Bliss is a normal teen facing normal transitions and changes but also must deal with her father's deployment to Iraq. It's a novel everyone can relate to - facing the absence of someone important in your life and how your outlook on the world around you changes.

I have given it a Bookcrossing number and will send it on.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Following Polly review

Following PollyFollowing Polly by Karen Bergreen

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I really enjoyed this book. I was a little uncomfortable with her following (stalking!) at first. After awhile I found it funny and that I could even relate with her. Alice Teakle is a "Stephanie Plum" character - funny, witty, and a bit bumbling but always comes out ahead. The story was entertaining, not predictable, and believable.



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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Review of "A Modern Witch"

A Modern Witch
by Debora Geary

I was lucky to win a copy from LibraryThing.

I wouldn't say I've read a lot of books with witches as a subject but this one was a fresh approach. I enjoyed the unexpected story line with slight twists and turns. I enjoyed the unique approach to combining spells with software coding (with just enough geekspeak to explain what needs to be explained without being too geeky). It is lighthearted and easy to read -- perfect for summer reading or the beach. I am looking forward to reading more by author Debora Geary.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Books Read in 2011

Books read in 2011

1. The Secret History - Donna Tartt (Jan)
2. New York Dead - Stuart Woods (Jan)
3. Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two: The Sea of Monsters - Rick Riordan (Jan)
4. Serving Crazy with Curry - Amulya Malladi (Jan)
5. Fearless Fourteen - Janet Evanovich (Feb)
6. Suite Francaise - Irene Nemirovsky (Feb)
7. A Little Magic - Nora Roberts (Feb)
8. Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Three: The Titan’s Curse - Rick Riordan (Mar)
9. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke (Mar)
10. Knocked Up: Confessions of a Hip Mother-to-be - Rebecca Eckler (Apr)
11. The Summer of Naked Swim Parties - Jessica Anya Blau (Apr)
13. Friday Mornings at Nine - Marilyn Brant (May)
14. A Modern Witch - Debora Geary (May)
15. Sing You Home - Jodi Picoult (May)
16. Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet Evanovich (May)
17. Dirty Little Angels - Chris Tusa (June)
18. The Historian - Elizabeth Kostova (July)
19. My Horizontal Life - Chelsea Handler (July)
20. Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs - Heather Lende (Aug)
21. Sizzling Sixteen - Janet Evanovich (Aug)
22. Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman - Lisa Scottoline (Sept)
23. Following Polly - Karen Bergreen (Sept)
24. Jonathan Livingston Seagull - Richard Bach (Sept)
25. Alice Bliss - Laura Harrington (Oct)
26. Look Again - Lisa Scottoline (Oct)
27. The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald (Oct)
28. Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Four: The Battle of the Labyrinth - Rick Riordan (Nov)
29. Sleeping Arrangements - Madeleine Wickham (Nov)
30. Heaven, Texas - Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Nov)
31. Smokin' Seventeen - Janet Evanovich (Dec)
32. Dead Until Dark - Charlaine Harris (Dec)
33. The Truth about Santa: Wormholes, Robots, and What Really Happens on Christmas Eve - Gregory Mone (Dec)
34. The Starter Wife - Gigi Levangie Grazer (Dec)

Hannah Swenson Mysteries read

Hannah Swensen Mysteries (Joanne Fluke)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder - March 2011

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Book contest for Evenfall

Novelist Joshilyn Jackson has a contest posted on her blog for fellow novelist Liz Michalski's new novel, Evenfall. She also has three questions posted that include some great stories about Liz's real-life dog, Harley.

And if you email Liz Michalski a picture of yourself with Evenfall (or go to a signing) — she’s giving away little mini bookmarks with codes on them. The codes let you access secret pages on her web site to find out more about the story behind Evenfall.

Saturday, January 29, 2011