Book Review: Ladykiller by Katherine Wood My favorite part of Ladykiller by Katherine Wood is the opening. I love the omniscient, slightly wry writing of the first chapter. I mean how can you go wrong beginning a novel of friendship and secrets and betrayal with a cheetah devouring a warthog? Plus, the opening of Ladykiller really reminded me of the opening of The Group by Mary McCarthy that I loved in my youth–both novels presenting gatherings (a funeral and a…
Sweet are the uses of adversity, Which like the toad, ugly and venomous, Wears yet a precious jewel in his head; And this our life, exempt from public haunt, Finds tongues in trees, books in running brooks, Sermons in stones and good in everything ~William Shakespeare I’ve been thinking about some of the bad stuff that’s happened in the last year—the…
You know this scene. You’re driving down the highway, and you pass a broken-down car, the unfortunate occupant staring at all the cars (like yours) passing by. When I drive by a broken-down car on the road, I always feel bad…like I wish I could suddenly acquire the knowledge to repair a shredded drive belt or could effortlessly change a flat time. Or find the source of a transmission fluid leak. But I can’t do any of those things. And…
Today I’m very happy to guest post on the blog of P.K. Adams, a writer of historical fiction. Her novel The Greenest Branch explores the life of the first woman German physician. Please hop on over and read my guest post “The Power of a Woman.” Who is your favorite woman of history? Let’s hear it for the power of a woman!
If you love to read about special dogs, cruise this page for dogs in the news. Most recent tidbits on top. I’ll add more as I come across newsworthy dogs. (Of course, all dogs are newsworthy, yes?) The dogs in the above image are from my trip to Jindo, Korea, called Jindo kae. The Jindo kae is considered a national treasure. 22. I’m sad for Excalibur, euthanized dog of Ebola patient. Does it make sense? http://abcn.ws/1BSXFXH by Liz Neporent…
H is for Homeboy Homeboy is not a word I use much, but it fits the two Young Adult novels for today. Homeboy means (I decided to look it up…must be the writer-researcher in me) a close friend or someone from the neighborhood and has been in use, apparently, since 1897. Here I thought homeboy came into being in the gang era of the 1980’s. Both of today’s books are buddy books in which a friend helps the main character…
A is for Audacity. It’s here! What day is it? It’s day 1 of the A to Z Challenge! Otherwise known as the letter A Day. What is it, you ask? And how can you participate? Bloggers from all over the world write 26 posts in the month of April, one blog for each letter of the alphabet, six days a week with Sundays off. Anyone who blogs or likes to read blogs can join in. Click here to get started!…
Welcome to Day 18 of Blogging A to Z! Be sure to visit the other participating blogs. You can find them here. Book-ish Ghosts Throughout the April challenge, you get to guess the ghost novel, ghost movie, or ghost beginning with the letter of the day. You can find Book-ish Ghosts contest rules here in the theme reveal. R is for Rascal Yes, indeedy, the ghost of today’s novel is a rascal. Read on for your clues. Clue 1: The Canadian author…
P is for Para Welcome to Day 16 of Blogging A to Z! Be sure to visit the other participating blogs. You can find them here. Book-ish Ghosts Throughout the April challenge, you get to guess the ghost novel, ghost movie, or ghost beginning with the letter of the day. You can find Book-ish Ghosts contest rules here in the theme reveal. Of course, it goes without saying (have you ever noticed when people say it goes without saying, that they then…
I is for It Welcome to Day 9 of Blogging A to Z! Be sure to visit the other participating blogs. Book-ish Ghosts Throughout the April challenge, you get to guess the ghost novel, ghost movie, or ghost beginning with the letter of the day. You can find Book-ish Ghosts contest rules here in the theme reveal. We have another ghost movie. For today’s guessing game, we are going to play Password. This is because you will never figure out this movie…
Farewell to Summer $250 Giveaway – September 1st to 22nd An Awesome Group of Authors & Bloggers have joined with me to bring you a fabulous prize!! Sad to see summer go? Revisit the joy with a little cash and get started on your fall reading with the Farewell to Summer Cash Giveaway. We’re giving away $250 in Paypal Cash! Or alternately you can choose a $250 Amazon.com eGift Code! Sponsor List Thanks to these great authors & bloggers for…
International Authors’ Day is over. I had a great time participating in this newly formed event and blog-hopping the sites of other participants. I only wish I’d had the time to visit everyone, but that’s what next year is for, right? Thank you again to Debdatta Dasgupta Sahay at b00k r3vi3ws for birthing this author awareness tribute! Thank you to the people who commented here and wrote about your favorite authors. I learned about some fascinating writers, and added some…
Splash Into Summer $250 Cash Giveaway June 1st to 20th Planning a getaway this summer? Or perhaps a staycation with loads of books? (My personal fave.) If so, you’ll want to jump into the cash giveaway contest because…an Amazing Group of Authors & Bloggers have joined with me to bring you one fabulous prize! Start your summer with a Splash! We’re giving away $250 in Paypal Cash. Below you will find the rules and rafflecopter graphic as well as…