This weekend, the Historical Novel Society is holding its second conference in the North America. As I did not discover know that this organization even existed until yesterday, I unfortunately will not be attending. This year I’ll just have to send my thoughts to Albany. Maybe next time… BTW, HNS is a British-based organization, so [...]
Thank God I Was Seated
7 Jun By 2 Comments
Since this project began, I’ve become smitten with historical fiction, particularly as it relates to Henry the 8th and his clan. This all began with a single book: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Since then, it’s been difficult for me to keep myself away from her novels and other related titles. Actually, now [...]
Enter the Free Book Contest Before It’s Too Late!
7 Jun By 2 Comments
[contest ended] In case you missed the post, I am giving you – yes you! – the opportunity to win a free book to celebrate the 30th book I will have read this year. Simply leave a comment to the original post. You pick my 30th book, I’ll purchase it, gently read it, and then send it [...]
#27 ~ Veronica
6 Jun By 1 Comment
Veronica by Mary Gaitskill I am not sure why this book is entitled Veronica. This book isn’t really about her. It’s about how Alison, the narrator, wins and loses at modeling twice while looking down on others for their lack of style and beauty only to end up losing that for herself as the result [...]
Middlesex: Has Oprah Been Reading?
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Oprah has announced the latest book for her book club, and it happens to be Middlesex by Jeffery Eugenides, one that I’ve already read and reviewed. It is an interesting book and I hope that her book club members enjoy it.
#26 ~ Innocent Traitor
5 Jun By 5 Comments
With this book I have reached the summit! Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir As I have made my way through the wives of Henry the 8th, this book seemed the next logical choice. This book deals with the rise and fall of Lady Jane Grey, the woman who rules England as Queen for nine short [...]
Reflections on Beach Reading 2007
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After taking to heart the comment Judy left regarding what to read at the beach, I decided to follow my fancy when selecting my beach books. I took the following books with me to Myrtle Beach: I was able to finish Innocent Traitor (future review #26) and get half [...]
Fiction Friday #1
1 Jun By 9 Comments
My good friend, Mark, has challenged himself and any other brave soul to post a work of fiction – or at least some sort of writing – each and every Friday. The both of us love to write, but finding the time to write creatively has been problematic. He is calling this endeavor Fiction Friday [...]
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