Curlygeek04
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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 Library Book by Susan Orlean
I can’t say this is a perfect book, but it’s one of my favorites of the year, and it’s a book I’ll recommend to a lot of people. After all, it’s a book... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Normal People by Sally Rooney
I loved the way this book begins, because I identified very much with Marianne, one of its two narrators. Marianne and Connell are two teens in a small town... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Trust Exercise by Susan Choi
I had to force myself to finish this book, and that’s never a good thing. At times this book was nicely written and I found myself see-sawing between... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My March Reading Wrap-up
It’s spring, and this month I finally felt like getting out of the house. We went to two wine tastings, had friends over for a game night, and we’re planning... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Read Harder 2019: A Quarterly Challenge Update
This year I want to post at least a quarterly update on the challenges I’m working on. Each quarter I’ll focus on a different challenge. Read more
Posted on 29 March 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
The Great Believers was heartbreaking, but so good and very worth reading. I realize that reading a book about the AIDS crisis in the 80s isn’t a light read,... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Spring TBR and Recent Award Lists
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, is ten books on our Spring TBR list. I have three ARCs, and I’m particularly excited to read Sall... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: We Fed an Island by Jose Andres and Richard Wolffe
The first half of this book was really interesting. Andres writes a lot about the history of Puerto Rico and what happened with Hurricane Maria. Read more
Posted on 13 March 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Ghostwritten by David Mitchell
I love David Mitchell – I love how every book by him is more of an experience than just a read. This book felt like a whirlwind, or a roller coaster. It’s... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza
This is my favorite book of the year so far. It was everything I like in a book – really character-driven, about complex family relationships. It’s about a... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My February Reading Wrap-up
February wasn’t the easiest month, but as it ends, I’m feeling optimistic – winter is nearly over and I’m starting to feel better. In a month or two, I’ll be... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading What Makes You Feel Good: What Are Your Comfort Reads?
Last week I finally had my sinus procedure, and while it went well, it hasn’t been as quick a recovery as I expected. I’ll spare you the details, but the... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Love That Most People Aren’t Reading
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, is ten books I loved with fewer than 2,000 ratings on Goodreads. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Listening to Literary Podcasts
My husband challenged me in January to explore the world of podcasts about books. I have one that I listen to regularly, Sword and Laser, which I definitely... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
I always appreciate historical fiction that covers an event that I should be aware of. Salt to the Sea is about the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, a German... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: The Glass Diplomat by S. R. Wilsher
I was recently in Chile and heard and saw a lot related to the Pinochet regime. We were told the country is still very divided amongst people who lived... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Bellflower by Mary Vensel White
In 2012, author Mary Vensel White sent me her book The Qualities of Wood, a small town mystery about a compelling main character and a complicated marriage.... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My January Reading Wrap-Up
January wasn’t a great month for me. It’s cold and dreary and my seasonal congestion is making me miserable. I was supposed to have sinus surgery this month,... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Our Travels in South America
Last month my husband and I traveled to Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Instead of writing book reviews, which I’m not really feeling at the moment, I thought I’... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Thirteen Books I Meant to Read in 2018
This week’s topic, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, is the Top Ten Books I Meant to Read in 2018. There’s a whole lot more than 10, but I’ve already written... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE