In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. Check her rockin’ blog out! Blogs Mentioned: The Story Siren Bookworming In The 21st Century The Book Scout The Received: Library: Lincoln by David Herbert Donald For Review: Defining Twilight by Brian Leaf The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by […]
Review of Benny & Shrimp by Katarina Mazetti
September 4, 2009
I read Benny & Shrimp by Katarina Mazetti in two quick sittings. I really enjoyed Benny & Shrimp. It’s a quirky story of love between a farmer (Benny) and a librarian (Shrimp). I liked that this didn’t read like a cheesy romance novel, bodices did not rip, chests did not heave. Benny & Shrimp showcased […]
Review of Bending Toward the Sun by Rita Lurie and Leslie Gilbert-Lurie
September 3, 2009
If the sins of the father are visited upon the son, then are the sorrows of the mother to be carried on by the daughter? Reading Bending Toward The Sun by Leslie Gilbert-Lurie has made me ponder this. Bending Toward The Sun starts out with the narration of Rita, Leslie’s mother. Rita and some of […]
R.eaders I.n P.eril Challenge
September 2, 2009
I have succumbed and decided to participate in a blog challenge. I really want to network and want reasons to read the bajillion books I have on my bookshelf. You can join by clicking the picture! My reading pool for the challenge includes: The Forest of Hands And Teeth by Carrie Ryan 20th Century Ghosts […]
Review of The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
September 2, 2009
I love the rise of the dead in YA lit lately. (get it? get it? dead rising yukyuk). Zombies are creating quite a stir, and I am a little over excited about it. The Forest of Hands an d Teeth by Carrie Ryan is a shining gem of zombie awesomeness. The main character, Mary absolutely […]
Waiting on Wednesday: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
September 2, 2009
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. My Waiting On Wednesday this week is Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick. I’ve read numerous reviews from fellow bloggers, I’ve turned green with envy over th e idea that it seems every single person has […]