Digging to America by Anne Tyler tells the story of two vastly different families whose lives are forever intertwined after they adopt two infant daughters from Korea. From their first chance meeting at the airport, the lives of the Iranian-American Sami and Ziba Yazman and the Caucasian upper class American Brad and Bitsy Donaldson are […]
Roots Alex Haley Retro Friday Book Review
March 9, 2012
Retro Friday Reviews are hosted by Angieville. Basically you review an older or lesser known title on Fridays. It’s a super cool feature! It is a challenge reading about history’s darkest moments. I often don’t know how to review it best, because how do you judge someone’s life experience or their personal history? Roots by […]
Hidden Summit Robyn Carr Book Review
March 4, 2012
I hate not clicking with a book. ESPECIALLY when the book has all these elements that really appeal to me and is part of a long, potentially interesting series. A few of you who follow me on twitter and goodreads know what book I’m talking about — Hidden Summit by  Robyn Carr – a book I […]
The Blue Bistro Elin Hilderbrand Book Review
March 3, 2012
The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand is what one may refer to as the perfect beach read. In fact, the back cover of the paperback edition which I read, clearly states that it is “A Readers Digest #1 Unforgettable Beach Read†however, I have to admit that I wasn’t nearly as captivated with it as I […]
Manhunting Jennifer Crusie Retro Friday Book Review
February 17, 2012
Retro Friday Reviews is a feature hosted by Angieville where you basically review an older or underrated title on Fridays! I still can’t get over how funny the original cover of Manhunting by Jennifer Crusie is with the pronostache and all. THIS STATED, OMG Jennifer Crusie where have you been all my life? Manhunting is […]
A Rogue By Any Other Name Sarah MacLean Book Review
February 13, 2012
To me, the mark of a strong romance novel is when the book manages to make me feel ALL THE THINGS. A Rogue By Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean ran the gamut of emotions. It is a historical romance. Main character Penelope Marbury, a wealthy woman just shy of being a spinster. Penelope has a […]