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The Book Stop
http://thebookstop.wordpress.com/
I review what I read and write about reading. Some favorite genres are literary fiction, historical fiction and mysteries, fantasy, science fiction, and children's and young adult. I love books that take place in other times and places, and books with strong, complex characters. I believe the best books can't be easily classified.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 871 )
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Ten Books I Loved That I Didn’t Review
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, is ten books I loved that I haven’t reviewed. I don’t review nearly as many books as I read, and... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon
This was a fantastic historical novel about World War II that is even greater because it is nearly all true. Author Lawhon gives us the story of real-life... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My July Reading Wrap-Up
July felt like a long month. There are a lot of things happening in this country that quite frankly terrify me. Among other things, I’m furious about the way... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue
If you’re trying to avoid thinking about the pandemic, this will NOT be the book for you. Otherwise, it’s another fantastic novel from Emma Donoghue, author of... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Modern Mrs. Darcy’s 2020 Summer Reading Guide
I’m a big fan of Modern Mrs. Darcy’s podcast, What Should I Read Next? so I signed up to receive her summer reading guide as well (to get the guide, you will... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Year of Reading Romance
Romance novels are my comfort reads. Typically, I don’t read many of them. While fun to read, they rarely stick with me. A lot of romances follow predictable... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell
To date, David Mitchell hasn’t written a book I didn’t like, and this one is no exception. In fact, it will be one of my favorites because of its subject matter. Read more
Posted on 14 July 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Ten Authors I’ve Read the Most
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, gives me a chance to talk about my favorite authors. When I thought about which authors I’v... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips
This is a debut novel that’s received quite a bit of praise, but it was not quite as good as I hoped it would be. Author Phillips is an American who decided... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
20 Books of Summer: My June Reading Wrap-up
I always read a lot in summer, because I like to sit outside and read, even in the heat, and thanks to audiobooks I can read while I garden. Read more
Posted on 02 July 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
If you’re a fan of gothic horror, you will love this book. I’m not a huge fan of the gothic novel, although I did enjoy Rebecca and I like seeing how other... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Saint X by Alexis Schaitken
I had mixed feelings about this book, but I found the story and its characters really compelling. Saint X is a fictional island in the Caribbean, a place... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading the Women’s Prize 2020 Nominees
Every year I put a lot of Women’s Prize nominees on my TBR list. Early in the calendar year, the Women’s Prize announces its longlist of 16 books. These are... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading About Racism
The events of the last few weeks relating to racism, police brutality, and criminal justice have been horrifying; and yet, at the same time there’s something... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff
I started reading this book a few months ago, and then decided I needed to wait until I was in the right frame of mind. This is a tough read that will take you... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Vera Kelly is Not a Mystery by Rosalie Knecht
I loved the first book by Knecht, Who is Vera Kelly? so I was very happy to receive a review copy of its sequel. These books combine a couple of things I... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My May Reading Wrap-up
May was a troubling month, I’m not going to lie about that. I’m deeply disturbed by the events of the last week, and I’m constantly disturbed by my country’s... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
It’s the Tenth Anniversary of The Book Stop!
May 2020 marks the tenth anniversary of The Book Stop. This kind of caught me by surprise, even though a year ago I was thinking what I might do to mark the bi... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
20 Books of Summer
I’m so happy it’s finally summer! This year, I’ve been avoiding TBR lists and trying to take some of the pressure off of what and how I read. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Mini-reviews: The Night Watchman, the Glass Hotel, and The Lost Man
You may know I’m not a huge fan of mini-reviews. All three of these books deserve a full review. But given limited time, all three were really great reads so I... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE