Chances are, if a book references old school Barenaked Ladies in the first few pages, I am going to like the book. Granted, Mating for Life by Marissa Stapley is the first book this has happened with, but it sets a good precedent for future reads because the book is wonderful. Mating for Life is is a story about the trials of marriage and the bonds between women, … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
Chances Are, You’re Part Sociopath (Book Review)
Have you ever manipulated anyone? Or used your charm to get what you want? Or rationalized bad behavior? Chances are, even if you don't want to admit it, the answer is yes, which means that you, too, exhibit slightly sociopathic tendencies. The idea that everyone can relate to a sociopath is the undercurrent of Confessions of a Sociopath by M.E. Thomas. Thomas, a … [Read more...]
Authors Petition Bezos and the Future of #ReadHachette
Thank you all for your messages of support. We're working to make sure authors and readers can stay connected. Keep reading! #ReadHachette — Hachette Book Group (@HachetteUS) May 27, 2014 The fight between Amazon and Hachette is back in the news with more than 300 authors signing a petition imploring Jeff Bezos to resolve the issue. As many of you know, I started a … [Read more...]
Birthday Week Book Loot
Last week was my birthday and I had the most incredible week. Since we moved to Colorado a year and a half ago, one of our favorite things to do is get in the car and head to the mountains. We usually don't have a destination in mind and enjoy bouncing from one place to the next, stopping to take pictures whenever the view is nice. One of our favorite things to take pictures of … [Read more...]