I have to admit to a bias before I give my review of this book. I absolutely love books. I read books. I collect books. I decorate with books. I blog about books. I review books. I tweet about books. I talk animatedly about books. And....I'm a librarian. So, naturally, I related to the message of this book which was to enjoy your books but not to the point of missing out on … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce
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The Dusty Book Challenge
If you're behind on your reading (which I perpetually am), consider signing up for the Dusty Book Challenge (see the button at the bottom of my home page). One industrious blogger has decided to offer giveaways and prizes as incentives to read those books that have been gathering dust on the shelf. I have many books that qualify; among them are the last three Sue Grafton books. … [Read more...] about The Dusty Book Challenge
Banned Books Week Virtual Read-Out: A reading from To Kill a Mockingbird
Kathy Pillatzki, Assistant Director of Collection Development for Henry County Library System in Georgia, reads an especially poignant selection from Harper Lee's celebrated book To Kill a Mockingbird in honor of Banned Books Week 2011. … [Read more...] about Banned Books Week Virtual Read-Out: A reading from To Kill a Mockingbird
But I Trusted You: Ann Rule’s Crime Files #14 by Ann Rule
An engrossing and at times disturbing read for any true crime fan. Ann Rule is consistently … [Read more...] about But I Trusted You: Ann Rule’s Crime Files #14 by Ann Rule
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks is one of my guilty pleasures. His books are generally romantic and sentimental and make good chick-flicks. I pick up his novels when I'm in the mood for a little comfort food. Safe Haven falls into that category, but … [Read more...] about Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks