Mostly I'm the poster child for the socially awkward. I despise parties and loathe small talk. Introduce books into the equation and something akin to a miracle happens. I can and do approach strangers when they are reading books. Curiosity overcomes fear and the book nerd wins out over the social dork. I'm not subtle about it either. Case in point: Today my husband and I … [Read more...] about Book Nerd Encounter #562: Reader on Arabia Mountain
Moon Mail and Star Kisses Book Blast and $25 Giveaway
Tour Schedule Moon Mail and Star Kisses by Amanda Salisbury In Moon Mail and Star Kisses, a loving adult and child must be separated for a little while. The adult promises the child to send greetings and kisses through the night sky, shared no matter the distance of place or time apart. The moon, the stars, and a person’s love are bright and constant even when … [Read more...] about Moon Mail and Star Kisses Book Blast and $25 Giveaway
Book Review: The Secret Place (Dublin Murder Squad Book 5) by Tana French
The Secret Place by Tana French My rating: 5 of 5 stars French has a knack for turning even the most benign locations, in this case, the campus of a private school, into sinister places. She incorporates all senses to include sounds, tastes, smells, and textures to envelope the reader into her world. The complex dynamics involved in the various relationships are masterfully … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Secret Place (Dublin Murder Squad Book 5) by Tana French
Book Review: Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers (His Fair Assassin Bk.3)
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0547628404" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512mxwQjPvL.jpg" width="348"][simpleazon-link asin="0547628404" locale="us"]Mortal Heart (His Fair Assassin Trilogy)[/simpleazon-link] by Robin LaFevers My rating: 5 of 5 stars Beautiful wrap-up of an engaging trilogy highlighted by strong female characters and … [Read more...] about Book Review: Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers (His Fair Assassin Bk.3)
Dave Barry in Atlanta: Live Right and Find Happiness
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0399165959" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516xY0wMqXL.jpg" width="331"] Dave Barry has little in common with the guru at the top of the mountain whose wisdom we often seek, but he conveys his life experiences with humor, self-deprecation, and his own unique observations that make him relevant and help … [Read more...] about Dave Barry in Atlanta: Live Right and Find Happiness