Tag Archives: friendship
The Age of Hope by David Bergen
The Age of Hope, David Bergen HarperCollins, 287 pages ISBN 9781443411363 When Hope Plett was growing up in rural Manitoba during the 1930s and 1940s, she didn’t expect an extraordinary life. She was pretty without being beautiful, smart without … Continue reading
I’ll Be Seeing You by Suzanne Hayes and Loretta Nyhan
I’ll Be Seeing You, Suzanne Hayes and Loretta Nyhan Harlequin Mira, 313 pages ISBN 9780778314950 It’s 1943, and Glory Whitehall doesn’t know how much more she can stand. Robbie, her two year old son, is always into mischief, another … Continue reading
Up, Back and Away by Kim Velk
Over the next three days, I’m posting short reviews for excellent work by self-published or new authors. The first is Up, Back, and Away by Kim Velk, whom you can visit at http://lasthouse.blospot.com or http://quartersessions.blogspot.com. Up, Back and Away, Kim … Continue reading
The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
The Interestings, Meg Wolitzer Riverhead Books, 468 pages ISBN 9781594488399 Summer camp gives kids the chance to try out a brand-new identity with new friends in a new place, if only for a week or two before returning home. For … Continue reading
The Rosie Project, Graeme Simsion
The Rosie Project, Graeme Simsion HarperCollins, 324 pages ISBN 9781443422666 Genetics professor Don Tillman organizes his fridge around a seven-day preplanned supper rotation. He follows a rigid daily schedule, considers a Gore-Tex jacket perfectly acceptable attire for fine dining, and … Continue reading
Two self-published books this week: The Clock of Life and Letting Go
One of the nice things about writing a book blog is that, from time to time, I find really interesting books in my mailbox. Sometimes the books are well-written but intended for a very specific audience, other times, the books … Continue reading
Head Over Heels in the Dales, Gervase Phinn
Head Over Heels in the Dales, Gervase Phinn Penguin, 321 pages ISBN 9780141005225 Gervase Phinn has been a school inspector in the Yorkshire Dales for three years. He enjoys his work, which gives him the opportunity to visit classrooms all … Continue reading
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, Robin Sloan HarperCollins, 288 pages ISBN 9781443415781 Clay Jannon is out of work. It’s 2008, and the San Francisco area is already overflowing with unemployed web designers. Competition is fierce for the few available jobs in … Continue reading
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