Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood My rating: 3 of 5 stars When I first read this book, I remember liking it, but I don’t remember why I liked it. … Continue reading Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
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Bookends: November 2013
The first day of each month, I’m posting a summary of what I read the previous month and what I plan to read in the coming month. I would love … Continue reading Bookends: November 2013
MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood
MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’m generally fairly paranoid about the internet. This is why I use a pseudonym when I’m here and why I … Continue reading MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood
The Black Stallion by Walter Farley
The Black Stallion by Walter Farley My rating: 4 of 5 stars I never went through a “horse” stage, which I understand many girls go through. I preferred stories about … Continue reading The Black Stallion by Walter Farley
Sisters Book Club December Selection: Ulysses by James Joyce
“So, I’ve been thinking about the December book selection for Sisters Book Club,” I said to my sister on our weekly phone call. I didn’t lead with that. I started … Continue reading Sisters Book Club December Selection: Ulysses by James Joyce
Classics Spin Results, or My Plans for December
The Classics Club announced the Spin number Monday morning. The lucky number? 10 On my Spin list, that’s The City of God by Augustine of Hippo. My first thought was, … Continue reading Classics Spin Results, or My Plans for December
Guest Post: Sisters Book Club Review by My Sister
My sister Gabby and I have a Sisters Book Club. You may have already known this, but if you didn’t, now you know it. The Sisters Book Club is me … Continue reading Guest Post: Sisters Book Club Review by My Sister
Redwall by Brian Jacques
Redwall by Brian Jacques My rating: 3 of 5 stars It can be really difficult to hear an audiobook when we’re driving on the highway. Even when I turn up … Continue reading Redwall by Brian Jacques
Bookends: October 2013
The first day of each month, I’m posting a summary of what I read the previous month and what I plan to read in the coming month. I would love … Continue reading Bookends: October 2013
Sisters Book Club November Selection: The Woman Upstairs
Wow, it seems November is trying to sneak up on me. I’ve now got less than a week to finish the kids’ costumes. But there’s still time to visit your … Continue reading Sisters Book Club November Selection: The Woman Upstairs
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan My rating: 3 of 5 stars Ugh. More present-tense storytelling. I understand why Sloan wrote it this way. He wants the reader to … Continue reading Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Watership Down by Richard Adams My rating: 5 of 5 stars Review from first reading, finished September 7, 2009 (I didn’t realize until today that I must have read this … Continue reading Watership Down by Richard Adams
Imperfect Happiness 