Earlier this week I wrote a review of The Dinner, a book that I found brilliant in its execution and one I would highly recommend to anyone in a book club as it demands discussion. Author Herman Koch challenges the reader by turning their perceptions and beliefs inside out. Where you began the book is not where you will end it. To whet your appetite here is an interview with ... Read More...
ALA Midwinter 2013: Book-o-Rama
First of all, an apology for no new reviews so far this week. But it hasn’t been because I’ve been lounging on a beach in St. Bart’s or touring Tuscan vineyards. I’ve actually been working, for both my readers and myself. This past weekend was the midwinter conference of the American Libraries Association. It was held in Seattle (only 3 hours away) so the husband and I decided ... Read More...
Powell’s Event: Maryka Biaggio
On Wednesday I posted my review of Parlor Games, the debut novel from Maryka Biaggio. Biaggio currently lives in Portland and appeared at Powell’s Tuesday night so I had the pleasure of meeting her and getting to learn more about both the novel and the author. First things first, though. I have to maintain a certain level of detachment when I write a review but meeting an ... Read More...
Nirvana or Nightmare?
This looks like nirvana to me, minus a comfortable chair, but what do you think? Exciting? Intimidating? In desperate need of organization? Or hoarder? ... Read More...
Favorite Books of 2012
The year is wrapping up and not a moment too soon as it’s been particularly challenging. All the more reason to give thanks for the amazing books I was fortunate enough to read in the past twelve months. I’m not a big fan of lists like this and I particularly dislike being asked my “favorite” book because it is an impossible question. Pick only one? Can’t be done. Top 3 is a ... Read More...
Still About Books
This is such a busy time of year for everyone and while I still get to read every day I'm not sure all of you have the time for it so I'm beginning the week without a review but with a little eye candy for anyone who loves books--and really if you didn't you wouldn't be here right? I chose both of these photos because they evoke the same childlike wonder of Christmas. Who ... Read More...
