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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: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
This was only my second read by Patchett, after the excellent Commonwealth, and I was struck again by Patchett’s thoughtful development of characters and... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My October Reading Wrap-up
I’m a little late with my wrap-up, but it’s been a busy week, with work trips to both Minneapolis (brrr!) and Tampa (80 degrees and on the beach), and a friend’... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Nonfiction November: My Year in Nonfiction
This month is Nonfiction November, a celebration of all things nonfiction. I’ve read some fantastic nonfiction this year and I’m proud of myself for reading... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Halloween Reads on My TBR
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s topic is a “Halloween Freebie” so I decided to write about some of the Halloween reads at the... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Memoir Review: Ruth Reichl’s Save Me the Plums
This is my first time reading Reichl, and I found this book fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable. Reichl describes her background and what led her into... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Memoir Reviews: Pete Buttigieg’s The Shortest Way Home
A very timely read, Buttigieg has a really nice writing style and an interesting story to tell. He’s not the most qualified guy on the debate stage, but he’s... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
Great news for Olive Kitteridge fans — author Elizabeth Strout has published a sequel and it is fantastic. Olive, Again is written in Strout’s signature style... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Mystery Series Mini-Reviews: the Kopp Sisters, Jackson Brodie and Maisie Dobbs
I don’t often write about books in series, but I read a few recently and thought it might be helpful to discuss them together. Read more
Posted on 07 October 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My September Reading Wrap-Up
In September we traveled to France and Portugal. We revisited one of our favorite places, Saint-Emilion, and toured wineries around Bordeaux. We explored... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Ten Books On My Fall TBR List
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. There are three months left in the year, and I took September off from reading challenges. Read more
Posted on 24 September 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
50 Must-Read Fantasy Books by Women
Recently, BookRiot posted this list of 50 Must-Read Fantasy Books by Women. https://bookriot.com/2019/07/25/fantasy-books-by-women/. Like most readers, I love ... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar
I absolutely loved this children’s book about a girl from a Cuban-Jewish family living in New York who is seriously injured in a car accident and ends up in a... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Books I’ve Been Avoiding
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today’s topic is books I’ve been avoiding, and why. To answer this question, I looked at the books that... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My 20 Books of Summer: A Reading Recap
I really like the 20 Books of Summer challenge, hosted by 746 Books, because it keeps me focused on a specific list of books rather than reading whatever comes... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My August Reading Wrap-Up
Farewell, summer! In August I read three books for book clubs and blog events, met a local author, and finished out the 20 Books of Summer challenge, reading... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Meeting Angie Kim, Author of Miracle Creek
Last week my book club had the opportunity to meet with Angie Kim, author of Miracle Creek, a courtroom drama about a Korean-American family. Kim was... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: The After Days by Amy Ginsburg
I received a copy of this book from the author, through a friend who lives in the DC area. Ginsburg’s story of what happens in a Maryland suburb during a... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
I really enjoyed this debut novel that combines courtroom drama with a moving story about a Korean-American family. Even better, the author is local and... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Asking For It by Louise O’Neill
Emma O’Donovan is not a nice girl. She’s mean to her closest friends and she wants every boy to be in love with her. She lies, she steals, and she’s not exactl... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My July Reading Wrap-up
July was a fantastic reading month, much better than June. Here’s what I read: The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware (audio) Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leig... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE