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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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Review: My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
I didn’t know if I’d like this book, but I found myself listening to it at every opportunity and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Read more
Posted on 19 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Ten Books I Recently Abandoned
I really liked this week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic, which was ten books you’ve recently given up on. I completely spaced it on Tuesday, but I’ve decided to post... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Year of Audiobooks (Part 2: Book Recommendations)
If you haven’t listened to a lot of audiobooks, but you’re thinking about it, here are some recommendations, organized by some of the categories I like best... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Year of Audiobooks (Part 1)
I “read” my first audiobook last May, and audiobooks quickly became a major part of my reading life. I started listening mainly so I could be more active. Read more
Posted on 06 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My April Reading Wrap-up
How was your April? This month moved a lot quicker than March — life at home is feeling more normal. I guess I like having a routine, and we’ve been keeping... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Books I Wish I’d Read as a Child
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is actually something I’ve thought a lot about: books I wish I’d read as a child. There’s something so completely different... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman
If you’re looking for a book that explores the horrors of the Holocaust but does so in a really beautiful way, I recommend this book. It begins in Berlin,... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: The Beauty of Your Face by Sahar Mustafah
This book about a Palestinian family in Chicago, Illinois begins with a school shooting. Afaf, the principal of a school for Muslim girls, is praying when the... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: No Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder
I’m adding this book to my list of nonfiction books I wish everyone would read. It addresses the many misconceptions about domestic violence, like: It’s a... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
I enjoyed and appreciated this character-driven family drama by Claire Lombardo. I read it for my book club, which didn’t end up happening last month, and... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My March Reading Wrap-up
How is everyone? This was a strange and terrifying month, one that seems to have lasted forever. Which is scary in itself, because we have at least a couple... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: The Herd by Andrea Bartz
As mystery/thrillers go, The Herd has an interesting premise. Eleanor is a beautiful and successful woman who created The Herd, which is a woman-only... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Best Reads of 2020, So Far
We’re a quarter of the way into the year — does anyone else feel like March has gone on forever? I’ve been having trouble coming up with meaningful things to... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Staying In, Week One
I started teleworking last Friday, and like many of you I’ll be home for the foreseeable future. I’m bouncing back and forth between serious anxiety about the... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Ditching the TBR List: How We Choose What We Read
Most people, outside of school or work, read what they want, when they want. But book bloggers spend a lot of time thinking about what they’re going to read –... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Looking Forward to the 2020 Women’s Prize Longlist
My favorite book list of the year is The Women’s Prize longlist, which will be announced March 3. These are sixteen novels that are in the running to win the... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My February Reading Wrap-Up
Happy Leap Day everyone! Right now our house feels like a construction zone because we’re renovating our bathroom. It’s messy and disruptive, and our cats... Read more
Posted on 29 February 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Amnesty by Aravind Adiga
I found this a really interesting read about what it’s like to be an undocumented immigrant in Australia. Adiga tells the story through the eyes of Danny, who... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Know My Name by Chanel Miller
This is a book I think most of us should read, though it’s definitely not an easy read. In 2015, Chanel Miller went to a party at Stanford. Read more
Posted on 18 February 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Popular by Maya Van Wagenen
I’ve been recommending this book a lot lately, especially to my friends with daughters. There aren’t that many books out there that feel fresh and original, an... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE