As usual I am late for the party. A friend of mine turned me on to goodreads (http://www.goodreads.com/). It reminds me of an app I liked using on Facebook, except this one issues challenges. For 2012 the web site invited read a certain number of books and it's up to the person to set the amount. Some people have … Continue reading Book Talk: Good Reads Book Challenge
Category: Book Talk
Book Talk: What’s Next
People go through a period of mad reading, followed by a bit of a lull, then do more mad reading. Alright, I go through those periods although I pick up a newspaper, read a blog, read an online essay, among many things. Right now I experience the what-am-I-going-to-read paralyses until I pick up a book … Continue reading Book Talk: What’s Next
Book Talk: Awareness
I came across this book during a retreat nearly 8 years ago. Some books get read and forgotten. This one not only got read by chance, but stayed with me for many years. At first the cover suggests some nice essays, with clever phrases, and people going away feel all nice and warm. Not this … Continue reading Book Talk: Awareness
Book Talk: Catching Fire & Mockingjay
Call this a two-for-one book talk. A word of warning, in fact I have two words for those who read the books and not, and for those who may have just tuned into the blog. Regarding the books, I have a big, fat, spoiler warning to pass along. If you have not read the books … Continue reading Book Talk: Catching Fire & Mockingjay
Book Talk: The Help
While people rely on top 10 lists for hot books, I can sometimes tell on bus rides to and from work. This summer one book seemed to trump the Twilight as bus reading. I saw personal copies, lots of library copies, and even one e-book copy. (The cover momentarily flashed before settling into its chapter.) … Continue reading Book Talk: The Help
Book Talk: The Hunger Games
After Harry Potter and Twilight, this novel by Suzanne Collins steps into the spotlight with its own movie adaptation. I heard about the novel nearly two years ago from people often saying one thing, "It's so much better than Twilight." (Post on Twilight coming soon.) I finally had the chance to pick up the book … Continue reading Book Talk: The Hunger Games
(E)Book Talk: Hunting season: a field guide to hunting and capturing the perfect man
When I bought my Kobo, I took a break from Jane Austen to read this book by the author known as 'Elle'. (A dating book written under a pen name is not a good sign.) I downloaded the book from the public library and demonstrated a prime advantage to ebook titles; Nobody on the bus … Continue reading (E)Book Talk: Hunting season: a field guide to hunting and capturing the perfect man
Book Talk: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
I read to find out about other people. I know I grew up in a middle class family, in a suburban area, and fortunately met people who redirected the trajectory of my life. If I want to read about people similar to myself, I should just put down my book to remain in my own … Continue reading Book Talk: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Book Talk: Austenland
We all had our obsessions and pretty soon 'ringers' will have an actual hobbiton, complete with a pub, to visit. Shannon Hale imagines a place for Jane Austen fans to visit and live out their Darcyesque fantasies.Austenland tells the story of Jane Hayes, reluctant artist, stuck in a job she doesn't like and has relationships … Continue reading Book Talk: Austenland
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