Happy Friday! I'm pleased to share with you that The Book Wheel has been featured by Beyond Bylines, a blog by PR Newswire's media relations manager, Christine Cube. There are some other great blogs on the list (including My Life In Books), so check it out!In the meantime, I'm guest posting over at My Novel Opinion about what it's like to run an online event. In case you … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
I Donated to We Need Diverse Books, Will You?
Have you heard about the We Need Diverse Books fundraising campaign? They raised almost $30,000 in the first weekend, so if not, you have now! Below is everything you need to know about this incredible opportunity: What is We Need Diverse Books? "We Need Diverse Books is a grassroots organization created to address the lack of diverse, non-majority narratives in children’s … [Read more...]
‘Underground Girls’ is Extraordinary (Book Review)
In a country where a family's worth is dependent on their having a son, some Afghans have found a creative way to circumvent the system. It's more common than you'd expect, rarely discussed in polite company, and has been going on for generations. What do they do, you ask? Why, they raise their daughters as sons. In a stunning story of a trend discovered completely by … [Read more...]
‘The Blind Assassin’ is Brilliant (Book Review)
The last time I read an Atwood book was years ago and it was The Handmaid's Tale. I liked the book but wasn't a critical enough reader at the time to fully understand the story (one day I'll get around to rereading it), but now that I'm older and, dare I say wiser, I can say that I adore this author and can't wait to read more by her. I picked up The Blind Assassin because it's … [Read more...]
Product Review: Bagabook Tote Bags
Bagabook sent me a bag of my choice for review.I love purses. More than that, I love big purses, so when Bagabook offered me my choice of design for one of their bags, I was thrilled. Of their three clever designs, I chose the black and white Liquorish, which is featured in the image below. Here are my thoughts:First, the bag is the perfect size for someone who love big … [Read more...]