You might not know who Michael Hurley is, but you should. When I heard that TLC Book Tours was hosting him, I greedily emailed and asked to be a part of his tour because his first book was wonderful and he really outdid himself with his second. The Vineyard is a tale both hopeful and tragic, with an ending that will leave you lost in thought for days after you finished … [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...]
Gaiman’s “Ocean” Blends Childlike Wonder With Human Fragility (Book Review)
This was my first Neil Gaiman book and it was not at all what I expected. For whatever reason, I thought Gaiman wrote brooding social commentaries along the lines of Philip Roth that were rooted in the real world. This may be the case for his other books, but not so much with The Ocean At the End of the Lane (although social commentaries do exist). That said, I still really … [Read more...]
Review: The Unfinished Child by Theresa Shea
In 1947, a young woman named Margaret gave birth to a mongoloid and had her institutionalized. Fast forward to present day and Marie, age, 39, finds out she's pregnant and has the option to undergo genetic testing to ensure her baby is normal. Meanwhile, Marie's best friend since childhood, Elizabeth, is only recently coming to terms with her infertility, making their … [Read more...]
‘Orphans of Race Point’ Explores the Outer Limits of Friendship
Oh, how I loved this book! When I first requested it, I didn't realize how long it was so when it came in the mail I was nervous about reading a 500+ page book by an author I had never read before. Not only was the book sensational, but I am definitely going to pick up up one of her other works in the near future.The Orphans of Race Point by Patry Francis follows the lives … [Read more...]