Last week I reviewed the The Shelter Cycle, the newest book from Portland author, Peter Rock, and got to attend a reading of the book at Powell’s. It was the second author event I attended where the writer is also a teacher and it makes for a unique evening. To begin with, there are often a lot of students in the crowd—especially for Rock who teaches at a local private ... Read More...
Easter for Book Lovers
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Giveaway Winner
Happy Friday to everyone! And to those of you socked under in snow you have my deepest sympathy. The March giveaway ended today and using the most stringent scientific standards (wrote each name on piece of paper, put in bowl and let husband pick one) we have a winner: Elaine Taylor! Elaine, I'll email you shortly to get your mailing address. Congratulations! Thank you to ... Read More...
Annie Bloom’s Event: Amanda Coplin
Monday night I had the pleasure of listening to Amanda Coplin discuss her extraordinary debut novel, The Orchardist, which I reviewed last week. It is one of those books that strain my credibility as a critic because I am overcome with hyperbole. Thankfully, I stopped short of drawing comparisons between her work and Wallace Stegner’s Angle of Repose (I just thought it). OK, ... Read More...
GIVEAWAY!
If you’re still pining over the end of another Downton Abbey season or simply mired in the March doldrums, then how about a giveaway to make you smile? I reviewed Ashenden (and loved it) earlier this year. It is like Downton Abbey but from the perspective of the estate and is a lively, engaging read full of intrigue and scandal (upstairs and downstairs) that will keep you ... Read More...
Kent Haruf Interview
Earlier this week I reviewed Kent Haruf's newest book, Benediction. To say I loved the book is an understatement. It was one of those books that, when finished, left me moved and mad at myself for having gone this long without knowing the author. I also resolved to learn more about Haruf and to read his other books. Step one was completed with this article from Publisher's ... Read More...
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