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• Love, An Index at The Wild Detectives

  

  Anakalian Whims:I must go here. Originally posted on Coffee Cups in Trees: Tall, tall, tall, tall, tall man you bend so as not to dent the firmament. You’re mad... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Interview with Marit Menzin

  

  Along with the story time kids, I had the opportunity to interview the author of Song for Papa Crow, Marit Menzin.First, questions from the kids:“What made you... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Oh. Em. Gee. The Infernal Devices And My 48 Hour Book Binge

  

  Anakalian Whims:So glad it’s not just me. Originally posted on Coffee Cups in Trees: I haven’t felt this hung over since Christmas Eve 2010, and no Irish Car... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Fairy Bell (and Fizz)

  

  Title: Fairy Bell Sisters: Sylva and the Fairy BallAuthor: Margaret McNamaraIllustrator: Julia DenosKiddo is on a Peter Pan kick.  We’re reading bits of Peter... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book to Movie Confessions

  As a book lover, it’s inevitable that two movies would have been on my viewing roster for 2013 – The Great Gatsby and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Books I Gave Away

  I may be moving.  We’re not sure yet.  That is another story for another time – and trust me, regardless of the outcome, the story will be told. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• How to Achieve True Boredom

  

  Title: How to Achieve True GreatnessAuthor: Baldesar CastiglionePublisher: Penguin (Great Ideas)The Penguin Great Ideas Books are usually my go to source of... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• How a Reader/ Texan/ Redneck Does 4th of July

  

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  Posted on 05 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Kicking It With the Letter “K”

  

  You may have noticed a meme going around that goes something like this:Say your favourite book, author, song, film, and object beginning with a particular... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Brought to You by the Letter “H”

  

  Anakalian Whims:This is the most marvelous chain meme ever. Originally posted on So Many Books: You may have noticed a meme going around that goes something lik... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Story Times Are Magical

  

  Every Wednesday during the summer I make an appearance at Half Price Books Humble, 10:30 am sharp.  I make an announcement over the intercom – NOT my forte –... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Song for Papa Crow

  

  Title: Song for Papa CrowAuthor: Marit MenzinPublisher: Schiffer PublishingGenre: Children’s Picture BookI was delighted to have Schiffer Publishing contact me... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Remarkable Portrait

  

  Title: BarabbasAuthor: Par LagerkvistGenre: Fiction/ LiteratureI’m pretty terrible about not investigating books before reading them, even more terrible about... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• “This Was Wickedness, and It Was Fatal.”

  

  “It was everywhere. Arsenic. Inheritance powder, the old people called it.”Title: A Reliable WifeAuthor: Robert GoolrickPublisher: Algonquin PaperbacksGenre:... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Skinny on Landscaping

  

  I wrote an article for a website that didn’t get used.  It happens sometimes, no biggie.  But this particular article is one that I did a great deal of... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Censorship Vs. Guidance… Oh and That Other Thing Called Hoarding

  

  As I clean out my library, I find myself selecting what to discard mostly based on my daughter’s mind rather than my own. I read Sarah Dunant once, it was... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Beginner’s Goodbye

  

  Title: The Beginner’s GoodbyeAuthor: Anne TylerPublisher: KnopfGenre: FictionLength: 198 pagesI have two Anne Tyler books on my bookshelf.  I acquired them... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Celebrating the Life of a True Coach

  

  Author, Coach, Mother, Wife and Mentor Reeshemah Holmes passed away this week.A little over a year ago, I had the pleasure of meeting her in person. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Wrapping up Clare, Clary, and Clockworks

  

  Titles: City of Heavenly Fire and Clockwork PrincessAuthor: Cassandra ClareGenre: Fantasy/ Teen*SPOILERS*So I was finally able to wrap up two series, The... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Circle of Quiet, Trails of Solace

  

  Title:A Circle of Quiet Author: Madeleine L’Engle Publisher: Harper Collins Genre: Memoir/ Spirituality Length: 229 pagesA Circle of Quiet is powerful. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE