Rigg, main character of Pathfinder by Orson Scott Card, has a special gift. He can see the path of all living things through time, but only the past. His ability to sense paths leads him to trouble, but also comes in handy to save him and his friends. Pathfinder opens on a note of tragedy. […]
In My Mailbox
November 21, 2010
In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. Amicas and Amicos (that’s Italian), this was pretty much a huge week for me. I went to the annual Penguin Putnam booksale and scored quite a bit. But first, the books I got for review: Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton / Choker by Elizabeth Woods […]
VACATION ALL I EVER WANTED: Or Why I Am Pumped For Next Week
November 19, 2010
Seriously, the Go-Gos, you sum up my life at this very moment. Kids, I am on VACATION as of 5 p.m. today, right up until Sunday the 28th, which still technically, I’m on vacation, but I am on-call. I plan to not waste this vacation and to get caught up on reading and reviewing. You […]
Retro Friday: The Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
November 19, 2010
Retro Friday is a meme hosted by Angieville. Basically the premise is that you review a retro book on Friday. As this is my first time participating in Retro Friday, I thought I would review a novel near and dear to the hearts of everyone except for me. Honestly, I sort of feel like the […]
Review: Jumpstart The World by Catherine Ryan Hyde
November 18, 2010
Are you looking for a brief book with a high impact? Look no further than Jumpstart The World by Catherine Ryan Hyde. The book opens with main character Elle moving into her own apartment at 15 because her mother’s boyfriend doesn’t want teenagers around. Kind of a strange situation, but it really does work for […]
Winners Galore!!
November 18, 2010
FYI, I do hate doing these posts, since it seems like it’s a feed reader clog, unless you win, then it’s awesome, BUT yes, WINNERS! please email me if you are a winner. you do want your book ASAP right? Cate of the Lost Colony winner: Melissa V from Coffee, Books, And Laundry! Beautiful Darkness […]