Last week, I had the pleasure of seeing B.A. Shapiro, author of The Art Forger, at Highlands Ranch, CO library in the middle of a snowstorm. My original intent in going was to get a signed copy for Tamara from Traveling With T, who enjoyed the book as part of a SheReads book club pick. But after hearing the author talk, I ended up buying a second copy for myself!I have yet … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
World Book Night: Recap
I love when I get to be a part of a large-scale effort to promote literacy. And I REALLY love when I get to do this in-person and seeing the look of joy on people's faces when they receive something fantastic. That said, I am absolutely applying to be a World Book Giver next year!This past Tuesday, April 23, was World Book Night. Basically, thousands and thousands of … [Read more...]
“Hope Street” is a Touching Tale
There were a few reasons why I chose to request this book. One was that it had a great cover, which isn't usually enough for me to click on a book description, but the title was catchy so I gave it a shot (that was reason number 2). The third is that the description sounded pretty interesting and literary fiction'ish, so I was excited when I was approved for the request. I … [Read more...]
‘Salvage the Bones’ is Somber
Following Hurricane Katrina, a slew of books about it came out in quick succession over the course of a year or two. It was a "popular" topic and I avoided every single one. I try not to read books that are written by authors who are attempting to capitalize on a catastrophic event while the event is still unfolding. There's a big difference between historical fiction and … [Read more...]
“Belle Fontaine” is Bittersweet
The House at Belle Fontaine is a book of short stories by Lily Tuck, who, unbeknownst to me, has an incredible reputation as a great writer. As part of my 50 Bookish Things to do Before You Die list, I want to read more essay/short story collections, which is why I requested this one. The short stories in this book are melancholic, weaving tales of lost loves, dreams, and … [Read more...]