Resolve to Love by Kerry and Chris Shook Right now, there are three relationships in your life that trouble you. Perhaps a good friend said something to you yesterday. It felt critical, but you’re not sure what she meant. The two of you used to be so close, but lately you’ve been drifting apart. Something’s not right. Oh, and your mother called. There’s that. You know you … [Read more...] about Resolve to Love from One Month to Love by Kerry and Chris Shook
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Book Recommendation for Young Adults: The Taker by Alma Katsu
I received an Advance Reading Copy of The Taker by Alma Katsu. It landed in my TBR pile because I was behind in my reading. Before I could get to it, my daughter needed an emergency supply of books to keep her from dying of boredom in the middle of the Kuwaiti desert. I grabbed up all the ARCs and paperbacks that I could (sand and soldiers tend to be rough on books) and sent … [Read more...] about Book Recommendation for Young Adults: The Taker by Alma Katsu
Book Review: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia My rating: 3 of 5 stars Beautiful Creatures is a book for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. The heroine of the story, Lena, has powers she doesn't understand and often cannot control. She's very beautiful, but doesn't fit in anywhere. Her presence is especially suspicious in a town where nothing ever changes and anyone different is … [Read more...] about Book Review: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Beautiful Creatures: Read the books; watch the movie
I met the authors of Beautiful Creatures at the Decatur Book Festival. I had them sign the first three books in the series. The fourth book, Beautiful Redemption comes out October 23rd. I can't wait. I only wish my daughter would be in country when the movie comes out in February. This is the kind of movie we would enjoy together. Get More: Emmy Rossum, Emma Thompson, … [Read more...] about Beautiful Creatures: Read the books; watch the movie
Book Review: The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson
The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson My rating: 5 of 5 stars The story of Park Jun Do, the son of a man who runs a work camp for orphans in North Korea, is remarkable in its telling. It's apparent from the beginning that the author did extensive research. The characters all seemed very authentic. I was amazed at the author's ability to capture the essence of a country that … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson