I recently came across this video for the 50th time and was just as riveted as I was the first time around. I love it because I have this overwhelming desire to participate in a flash mob (just typing the words has me thinking about bookish flash mob ideas), but every time I watch it I'm struck by how many people are present for the performance and completely miss out on the … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Ripped-From-the-Headlines’ “Mistress” Is Magnificent
From the first few pages of The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon, I knew I would be hooked. You see, the book is centered around the ripped-from-the-headlines disappearance of a NY State Supreme Court judge who just happened to go missing on the date of my anniversary: August 6. This is, of course, a complete coincidence, but it did intrigue me from the … [Read more...]
National Siblings Day: My Three Sisters
As the oldest of four girls, I am always excited about National Siblings Day. Between me and the next sister, there is a 7 year age gap, which is pretty awesome. I was just old enough to be cool, but not too old to be old. Well, at least not until they were old enough to drive and make normal teenager mistakes, in which case I switched into parent-mode and lectured … [Read more...]
‘The Prodigal” Demonstrates the Power of Redemption
What do an alcoholic priest, a towboat operator, a disgraced lawyer, and a mysterious woman have in common? In The Prodigal by Michael Hurley, the answer is Ocracoke Island. Telling the story of four people trying to come to terms with their inner demons, The Prodigal offers a stunning portrait of human vulnerabilities.This book is two really two stories in one, though they … [Read more...]
Sleeping With the Lights On: A Review of ‘The Winter People’
If you're looking for a book that will have you reading into the wee hours of the morning, then search no further because The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon is the book for you. Set in the tiny town of West Hall, Vermont, this creepy gem bounces back and forth from the early 1900's to present day; the common links being swift disappearances and unexplained deaths.The … [Read more...]