First, you know when you go into a Jennifer Donnelly book, the writing is going to be excellent. Second, you should know the characters will be compelling. Third, you should know the book is going to be something you want to press into the hands of all of your friends.
Review: Silent In The Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourn
October 23, 2010
Lady Julia Grey is a heroine whom I absolutely adore. As you may remember, I spent a whole lot of time gushing over Silent In The Grave, the first in the series. Silent In The Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourn is equally as wonderful! Silent In The Sanctuary opens with a dinner party at the March residence. At […]
Of Sheep Festivals And Signings: Or How I Made It To Jennifer Donnelly’s Launch Party
October 18, 2010
Saturday afternoon, I prepped the GPS, picked up my friend and set out to a part of NY that I rarely frequent. Our journey there was safe, and quick for the most part. UNTIL we arrived in Rhinebeck. Upon getting there we saw a long line of cars and backed up traffic. It turns out […]
Review: Zora And Me by Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon
October 14, 2010
Zora And Me by Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon is a coming of age middle grade fictionalization of Zora Neale Hurston’s childhood.
Review: Silent In The Grave by Deanna Raybourn
October 13, 2010
Silent In The Grave by Deanna Raybourn is a promising start for a new to me series, perfect for my fall mystery cravings, as I am so totally a mood/seasonal reader.
Review of Plain Kate by Erin Bow
September 6, 2010
Aside from the whole Stalin thing, Eastern Europe is awesome. From Eastern Europe we get nesting eggs, czars, Anastasia, and Baba Yaga. Upon opening Plain Kate by Erin Bow, I was transported to the old country. Of course my brain went to my most pressing impression of Eastern Europe, “If I were a rich man,Ya […]