I am willing to bet the majority of people reading this review have already seen the film version of The Shawshank Redemption. If you have not seen the movie, stop reading my review and go watch the film. It is amazing. I have recently discovered the ‘free’ audio-books on the library. (Thank you tax dollars). […]
Review of Lighting Their Fires by Rafe Esquith
October 8, 2009
Lighting Their Fires: Raising Children in a Mixed-Up, Muddled Up, Shook Up World by Rafe Esquith is basically as the title promises a guide to upbringing children to be all they can be. I don’t have children, but I interact with children on a daily basis, as a student teacher. (I haven’t dropped out of […]
Waiting On Wednesday
October 7, 2009
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I am eagerly anticipating A Golden Web by Barbara Quick. First off, the cover is gorgeous. The synopsis, from goodreads.com sounds amazing, OMG I want this book. Here’s the synopsis: Alessandra is desperate to […]
Review of Fade To Blue by Sean Beaudoin
October 6, 2009
My initial thoughts after finishing Fade to Blue by Sean Beaudoin were WTF did I just read. Either this book is bloody brilliant or the most illogical, strangest book I’ve ever read. It sort of reminds me of Donnie Darko, I know I should get it, but I don’t fully understand the work. Fade to […]
Tuesday Ten – Suzana of Bookalicious
October 6, 2009
Tuesday Ten is a weekly feature which showcases book-bloggers and authors. If you would like to be featured on the Tuesday Ten, please email me at goodbooksandgoodwine[@]gmail.com This week’s feature interviwee is Suzana of Bookalicious It’s your time to shine! Tell me a bit about yourself: My name is Suzana, I’m 24 and I live […]
In My Mailbox
October 3, 2009
In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren! Blogs Mentioned: The Story Siren Harmony’s Book Reviews Song: Take A Bow from GLEE Books Received: For Review: Searching For Whitopia by Rich Benjamin Book Mooched: Finding Lubchenko by Michael Simmons Bought From Scholastic Book Fair: Fairest by Gail Carlson Levine A Curse […]