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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 ( 870 )
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Review: The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar
I loved this book, set in 18th century England, about a lonely merchant who comes upon a mermaid that changes his life. It’s one of those rare books you can’t... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
RIP XIII: Mini-Reviews for Halloween
It’s a few weeks until Halloween, but here are some of the RIP-themed books I’ve read lately. Dread Nation by Justina Ireland: I loved this book by Justina... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: An Untamed State by Roxane Gay
This book wrecked me – and I mean that in a good way. I finished this book in two days, and it was so intense I was thinking about it when I wasn’t reading –... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My September Reading Wrap-Up
I began the month with a first-time visit to the National Book Festival, and ended it with an old favorite, the Antiquarian Book Fair, where I picked up a new... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Read Harder 2018: Revisit a Classic You Hated
With three months left to finish the Read Harder 2018 challenge, I’ve been putting off the toughest category on the list: an assigned book you hated or never... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Transcription by Kate Atkinson
Readers of historical fiction will enjoy this book about MI5 agents in World War II (and post-WWII) London. I also know there are some Atkinson fans who... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Less by Andrew Sean Greer
I already knew I wanted to read this book, mainly because it won the Pulitzer prize earlier this year and so much of the media buzz around it was that, as a... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Thirteen Books on My Fall TBR List
This week’s Top Ten topic, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, is our Fall TBR List. I like to post a reading list every quarter, as a way of looking at what... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
R.I.P. XIII: Readers Imbibing Peril
One of my favorite annual blog events is Readers Imbibing Peril, or RIP. Because let’s face it, the real world is scary enough. Read more
Posted on 16 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
This is a book that’s gotten a ton of praise, and has been described as Agatha Christie meets Groundhog Day. As a murder mystery, it’s great fun, playing on th... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Attending the National Book Festival
The National Book Festival has been going on for 17 years in DC, and I’ve never been. Not because I didn’t know about it; some of my colleagues go every year... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Summing up My 20 Books of Summer
This summer I read 21 books for the 20 Books of Summer, hosted by Cathy at 746 Books. From my original list, I read 11 books, which isn’t bad since I rarely... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My August Reading Wrap-Up
Ah, August. My co-workers are freaking out about the heat and all I can think is, just a little longer please! I’m never ready for summer to end (and yet it... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Ten Books to Help You Learn About the United States
It’s Back to School week at Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl), so I decided to write about ten books that can help us learn about America. Read more
Posted on 28 August 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
Those who love a good gothic novel will certainly appreciate this one, as will those looking for more LGBTQ stories and characters in their reading. Read more
Posted on 26 August 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: In the Shadow of Statues by Mitch Landrieu
I saw Mitch Landrieu on the Daily Show a few months ago and immediately put this book on my TBR list. It’s a fascinating look at race and the history of the... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: A River of Stars by Vanessa Hua
I wanted to like this book but in the end was disappointed. I was really interested in the story, which begins with a young woman traveling from China to the... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My July Reading Wrap-Up
July was a busy, stormy month. It began in California where I visited Catalina for the first time and rode in a (small) July 4th parade. It ended with seeing... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading Nonfiction: the Doing Dewey Challenge and Mini-Reviews
I never used to read nonfiction. I’ve always said I learn more from a memorable story and characters than from a recitation of facts. Read more
Posted on 30 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review: The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey
This was another read for Read Harder 2018, which checks two boxes: it’s a mystery by a woman of color and it’s set in India. It’s also a period mystery,... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE