Today we have a double whammy! Be sure to also check out Lisa Unger's review of her favorite recent read on Guiltless Reading! 30 Authors in 30 Days is a first of its kind event aimed at connecting readers, bloggers, and authors. Hosted by yours truly, this month-long event takes place during September and features 30 authors discussing their favorite recent reads on 30 … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Author Event: Interview With David Ebsworth
I'm thrilled to have author David Ebsworth guest posting today about his latest book, The Kraals of Ulundi. I loved this book The Assassin's Mark (review here) and am grateful that David has also joined in for #30Authors!Remind us about yourself, your background and where you come from?Hi Allison, and thanks for arranging this stop. It’s great to be back on the Book … [Read more...]
Gaiman Strikes Gold in ‘American Gods’
A few weeks ago, I asked my Facebook and Twitter friends to tell me what book to read next. My options were The Goldfinch, A Prayer for Owen Meany, and American Gods, but American Gods received an overwhelming number of recommendations when compared to the other two (I did, however, also read Owen Meany and you can read that review next week). Although I'd previously read … [Read more...]
High Praise For ‘Happyland’ (Book Review)
If you haven't heard of Happyland by J. Robert Lennon before, I won't be surprised because the book's road to publication was wrought with complications. Loosely based on the life of the Pleasant Rowland, founder of American Girls, the author struck a chord that scared the daylights out of his publisher, W.W. Norton. They dropped his book, but it was later published as a series … [Read more...]
TLC Book Tours: Vintage by Susan Gloss
If you're looking for a heartwarming story that follows the intersecting lives of women, then look no further because Vintage by Susan Gloss is just the ticket. The story revolves around the lives of three very distinct women, including a vintage store owner, a pregnant teen, and a betrayed wife. Each chapter is told by alternating women, the result being a tightly sewn … [Read more...]