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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 ( 877 )
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East of Eden by John Steinbeck: Books One and Two
I picked up East of Eden as part of a Read-Along hosted by The Estella Society. It was also on my Classics Club list, and my reading this year has been pretty... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Ghost in the Electric Blue Suit by Graham Joyce
I enjoyed this book, which is set in the 70s in a “family resort” in a small seaside England town. Although, I have to be honest, I had the movie “Dirty Dancing... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Getting All Gushy About Diana Gabaldon and the Latest Outlander Book…
This is not a review exactly, since I don’t like to write reviews mid-series. Instead I’m just going to gush. Diana Gabaldon’s books are amazing. Read more
Posted on 31 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Tuesday: Authors I Read the Most
I know I’ve been a little light on reviews lately, but they’re coming, I promise! Today’s Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, is what authors... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? July Wrap-Up
July went by fast! It was a busy month, mostly spent agonizing over my education statistics class. I took my final last Tuesday and now I’m a free woman! Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Kindle Unlimited: What Do You Think?
What do you think of the Kindle Unlimited plan? For $10 a month, you can “rent” as many books as you want. Two questions immediately come to mind: 1) which book... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
This book worked on so many different levels. It’s a great example of fantasy that transcends the genre, ultimately telling a story of immigrants in turn of... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Thoughts on Amazon, Hachette, and Publishing in General
Yesterday’s New York Times had a good article yesterday about Amazon, Hachette, and publishers’ growing concerns about the power that Amazon wields. I have to... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Reading in the News: Outlander, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Neil Gaiman and the Nook
While I’m finishing some reviews, here are some bookish news items seen recently: Outlander the TV show: I am all about the new Outlander cable TV show. Read more
Posted on 05 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? My June Wrap-Up
It’s Monday is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at BookJourney. I’ve decided to participate on the last Monday of every month, as a monthly wrap-up. Whew! Read more
Posted on 30 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Review of Child of a Hidden Sea by A.M. Dellamonica
I had mixed feelings about this book, but I’ll start by saying it was a perfect beach read and a fun adventure/fantasy story. The downside for me was that I... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt
I’ve been wanting to read this for a while, but I knew it would be a tear-jerker and wanted to read it at the right time. I’m not telling you anything, by the... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Twelfth Night by Deanna Raybourn
Twelfth Night is a novella in the Lady Julia Grey series by Deanna Raybourn. I’m not really a big fan of these novellas that all the series authors seem to be... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Top Ten Books on My Summer TBR List
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. This week’s question is the top ten books on my summer “To Be Read” list. There are a ton... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Memory Garden by Mary Rickert
This was a nicely written, well-told story but ultimately not the book for me. I read about it on Io9’s list of summer fantasy and science fiction reads, and... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
California Bones by Greg Van Eekhout
A perfect vacation read, this book will appeal to readers who like urban fantasy with magic and action. I recommend this book if you liked Steelheart; the... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Girl in the Road by Monica Byrne
This book was so different from anything I’ve read lately. It’s near-future science fiction set in India and Africa, and written in a really lyrical way. It’s... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Back from Vacation! May Reading Wrap-Up
Bonjour, readers! The husband and I are back from our trip to France, and you’ll see I have a lot of reviews to write. I always read a lot on vacation, and... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
Note: The Book Stop is on vacation! This post was written in advance, which means I won’t be responding to comments. But thanks for reading. Wow. If I had to... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Bees by Laline Paull
The Book Stop is on vacation! This post was written in advance, which means I won’t be responding to comments. But thanks for reading. Read more
Posted on 19 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE