When I hear the phrase ‘people-eating trees’ I immediately perk up and pay attention. The Treachery Of Beautiful Things by Ruth Frances Long is a debut young adult book that I probably would have ignored had it not been for that phrase. You see, The Treachery Of Beautiful Things has fairies and I’m not all that into […]
In My Mailbox (78)
August 11, 2012
I feel like I have been the worst book blogger ever this week. I’ve only posted a handful of days and instead of reading I’ve just been watching re-runs of The Office. Friends, I was pretty ill Monday and Tuesday and for me, the best cure is laying in bed watching Jim prank Dwight. I […]
#BoutOfBooks Goals Post: Rising Up To The Challenge
August 11, 2012
Hey y’all! I AM SO FREAKIN EXCITED. Why? Okay so you know how pissy I was last time at missing the sign ups for Bout Of Books, because I love a good readathon? Okay WELL, one of my friends, I forget who tweeted recently about Bout Of Books coming up and OMG OMG I signed […]
The Unquiet Jeannine Garsee Book Review
August 9, 2012
It’s been a long time since I have been creeped the hell out by a book. Hats off to Jeannine Garsee for writing what I see as the YA version of a Stephen King book with The Unquiet. Y’all, that is a huge compliment coming from me. Also, while it is a little bit early to recommend Halloween […]
Three Times Lucky Sheila Turnage Audiobook Review
August 8, 2012
Middle grade is one of the most charming age-group genres out there. I love that middle grade is unencumbered by love triangles. I love that kids get to be more than cardboard stand ins. Further, I like how fresh the middle grade section feels. While I usually stick to my fantasy fare, I found myself […]
Top 10 Posts On Books And Wine: A Retrospective
August 7, 2012
In a little over three years of book blogging, I’ve written a lot of posts. I’ve taken on a co-blogger and discovered and fell in love with audiobooks. I’ve posted vlogs. I’ve ranted. I’ve raved. It’s really hard picking out posts that give you a picture of Good Books And Good Wine, but y’all, CHALLENGE […]