There's something about old novels that I love. I'm not sure what it is, exactly; maybe having the chance to discover an author or series that has plenty of books already available, or maybe the idea of reading something that has dropped out of popular trends. Regardless of the reason, old novels draw me in.... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver by E. Lockhart
So, yes, I'm posting a recommendation for another lighthearted type of book today. It's another young adult novel, too: The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver. Admittedly, The Boyfriend List has been around for quite a while (it was published in 2006), but I didn't come across it... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt
When life gets hectic, I love to balance things out by reading a lighter type of book. Something a bit fluffy, that leaves me smiling and feeling good. Something that isn't too terribly dramatic, and something that doesn't leave my heart pounding in terror or suspense. "Hectic" certainly describes my life lately. I'm in the... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: The Full Ridiculous by Mark Lamprell
Think about the books you've read recently. What point of view were they written in? First? Third? Or was it the rare second? Second person point of view isn't a choice that many authors make. It can be a bit difficult to pull off properly, largely because, if it's done wrong, the reader tends to... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Painting Pictures and Other Stories by Gayle Gonsalves
Short stories take a lot more work than many people realize. A writer needs to be able to create characters, build a world and unfold a plot, all within a fairly low number of words. That's why I really appreciate an anthology from a writer who is skilled at writing short stories. And though I... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 