Book: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Genre: Novel Publisher: Random House Publication date: Originally published in 1952 Pages: 581 Source: Library Summary: Invisible Man tells the story of an unnamed young black man from the day he gives a speech … Continue reading →
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic at The Broke and The Bookish: The 10 most unique books you’ve read. Here are mine, in roughly the order I read them: 1. Beowulf. I remember sitting in Mrs. Giltner’s English class and suddenly being … Continue reading →
I had something of a epiphany about The Help by Kathryn Stockett a week or so ago. It wasn’t my idea, but I can’t share the source since it came during an event that requires me to respect the privacy of others. … Continue reading →
The first discussion topic for the newly-formed BAND, Bloggers’ Alliance of Nonfiction Devotees, is up at Sophisticated Dorkiness, BAND July Discussion: What’s Your Favorite Type of Nonfiction?: What is one of your favorite types of nonfiction to read? OR What is … Continue reading →
Today’s Booking Through Thursday question is: If you could see one book turned into the perfect movie–one that would capture everything you love, the characters, the look, the feel, the story–what book would you choose? I’m going with The Warmth … Continue reading →
Going slow, but I should have more time for much of the rest of the day. The mini-challenge for Hour 8 was to recommend a book for a book club. That was easy. My book club is on something of … Continue reading →
Book: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson Genre: Narrative nonfiction Publisher: Random House Publication date: 2010 Pages: 622 Summary: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson examines the migration of … Continue reading →
Okay, enough with blogging about blogging, it’s time to get back to blogging about books! It’s Monday! What Are Your Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. Be sure to check out her post today to … Continue reading →
I finished reading Never Say Diet by Chantel Hobbs (look for my review later in the week) and The 3-Day Solution Plan by Laurel Mellin. Laurel commented on last week’s It’s Monday post (how cool is that?) and suggested that … Continue reading →
Last week, I reported that I was reading The 3-Day Solution Plan by Laurel Mellin, Play of Passion by Nalini Singh, and Head First WordPress by Jeff Siarto. I finished the Singh novel and loved it as much as expected. … Continue reading →