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...
Books with Ratings, Oh My!
I’ve been reading and writing for The Gilmore Guide to Books for 4 months now and while there are over 70 reviews available that’s not a lot when there are so many books out there waiting to be read. So, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve added a new page. It’s been a long time in the making as I am not a programmer so creating the html code to make it work was a ... Read More...
B.A. Shapiro Interview
On Monday I published my review of Shapiro’s newest book The Art Forger, a book I thoroughly enjoyed, largely for its ability to engross the reader andteach them something. I’ve always liked art but knew very little about what goes into creating a painting.It was somewhat startling, then, to read the news last week and see that in Rotterdam art thieves hit the Kunsthal museum ... Read More...
Wordstock
Wordstock is a weekend long literary festival that brings authors, publishers, readers, and would-be writers together in the book friendly mecca of Portland. I went last year and recorded my thoughts here but this year was special as now that I legitimately review books and am learning more about them, their authors and the publishing industry itself it potentially felt the way ... Read More...
The Perfect Perfume
Combining my two favorite things: books and girliness. I don’t know if this will ever make it into stores but in theory (and with photos) it makes me smile. I am one of those freaks who thinks the smell of either a brand new book or a very old one is luscious. A perfect combination of history and mystery. Here’s the news: Wallpaper Magazine commissioned famed ... Read More...
