You know how sometimes you read a book at the wrong time and just cannot get into it, so you set the book aside to read at a later date and end up enjoying it immensely? This was the case for me with Possess by Gretchen McNeil. I could not get into it during August, […]
Liesl And Po Lauren Oliver Book Review
January 2, 2012
I’m convinced that as an author Lauren Oliver is one of the best of the best. No matter the genre, she is a powerful storyteller. Liesl And Po, a story Oliver says is very close to her heart, is Oliver’s middle grade debut. It is a magical read in which ghosts play a prominent role and titular character […]
My 2011 Magnificent Book Filled Year
January 1, 2012
I’m pretty sure I mentioned posting about the books I read in 2011, if not well, SURPRISE I HAVE A LIST of all the books I read last year. I thought I would break it down up here before you get scroll fatigue. In 2011: I read 261 books. I read  83,420 pages. Of those […]
In 2012 I Hereby Resolve To:
January 1, 2012
1. Drink a whole box of tea. Friends, every time I go to the grocery store and see an interesting looking box of tea, I snap it up. And now I have 12 boxes of tea in the pantry. Let’s hope 2012 sees that number reduced to 11 boxes of tea. 2. Complete Couch To […]
In My Mailbox (48)
January 1, 2012
In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. For Review: Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr (unsolicited) The Probability Of Miracles by Wendy Wunder audiobook (unsolicited) The One And Only Ivan by KA Applegate (Vine) Partials by Dan Wells (Vine) The Cabinet Of Earths by Anne Nesbet (Vine) Friends With Boys by Faith Erin Hicks […]
2011: A Good Books & Good Wine Retrospective
December 31, 2011
I am pretty sure 2011 has by far been the best year Good Books & Good Wine has EVER had. I mean, guys, I did SO much this year. I thought I would break it down for you.