This post is the first in a two part series. I had the pleasure of meeting Brad Meltzer at a signing for The Fifth Assassin on January 24. Read about it here! Every time I read a Brad Meltzer book I am reminded of how much I love his books. More than being 'just' an author, he is a gifted storyteller. Over and over, I am swept away into a world of political mystery and … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
Happy Birthday, Pride and Prejudice!
Happy Birthday, Pride and Prejudice! A few years after high school, I decided to reread all of the classics that I hated in high school.I figured I would like them if I was reading them for their stories, rather than searching for symbolism and foreshadowing. I was right, and I now have much more positive thoughts in regard to Tess of the D'Urbervilles, The … [Read more...]
Gifts for Lit Lovers: Valentine’s Day Edition
For the past few weeks I have been posting bookish gift ideas on my husband's Facebook page in the hopes that I will get one (or more) for Valentine's Day. They range from mini book necklaces, earrings, cell phone cases by Out of Print Clothing, bags, clothes, bookends and e-reader cases. Some are professionally made and some are from local businesses that specialize in … [Read more...]
What Do You Think? Velveeta’s Book Club Commercial
I was sitting around watching the Inauguration coverage and this new 'Velveeta's Book Club' commercial came on. While I appreciate it's humor, I think it's indicative of how people view book clubs. I'm still trying to decide whether it's offensive or if I'm just overly sensitive about my beloved books. I'm sure some may think I'm nuts while others may launch a boycott of … [Read more...]
‘Year of Living Biblically’ is Brilliant
The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A.J. Jacobs was not on my radar until Rebecca at Love at First Book told me (repeatedly) that it was fantastic. I really enjoyed Good Without God by Greg Epstein, so I thought that an agnostic Jew's year-long quest to follow the Bible literally would be pretty … [Read more...]