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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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The Hollow Ground by Natalie S. Harnett
The Hollow Ground is a historical novel that takes place in Pennsylvania in the 60’s, in small coal-mining towns that are being ravaged by underground coal... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Outcast by Kim Vandervort
If you’re looking for a good middle-school/YA fantasy novel for your kids, this is one I highly recommend. It felt really original to me, and at the same time... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Summer Releases in Science Fiction and Fantasy
I wanted to take a minute to send people to I09’s list of summer reads in science fiction and fantasy. I love their book lists because they cover so many... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
I wasn’t sure I would love this book. On the pro side, it’s historical fiction about a dramatic, tragic event. It’s written by Alice Hoffman, who’s terrific. Read more
Posted on 08 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
It’s Monday, What Are You Reading? April Wrap-Up
It’s Monday is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. It’s Monday, and April was a good but a busy month! I’m wrapping up my one night class this... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Books in Series: a Mid-Year Round-Up
In the last couple of months I’ve read more than series books than usual. I don’t like reviewing series after the first book, because (1) it’s too spoilerish an... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Paris, Rue Des Martyrs by Adria Cimino
Paris, Rue des Martyrs tells the story of four main characters leading intersecting lives in Paris. Mira is an artist who leaves Italy when she finds her... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Veronica Mars: The Thousand Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham
I’m a huge Veronica Mars fan. But if I’m being honest, I’m not a very good fan. I LOVED the first season, really liked the second season, and was disappointed b... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Trumpeter of Krakow by Eric P. Kelly
This book was written by Eric P. Kelly in 1928 and won a Newbery award in 1929. It tells the true story of a 12th century boy in Krakow who dies will blowing a... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
This is Paradise by Kristiana Kahakauwila
I don’t read a lot of short stories, but I knew I’d love this book. Hawaii is one of my favorite places, but I’m always reminded how much I DON’T know about it. Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Has the Internet Changed Our Ability to Read?
I have a lot of reviews to catch up on, but I was intrigued by an article in today’s Washington Post, and wanted to get readers’ opinions. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
It’s Monday, What Are You Reading?
It’s Monday is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at The Book Journey. On this last day of March, I’m bidding farewell and good-riddance to winter, I hope. This... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Love Minus Eighty by Will McIntosh
This was such a cool book. It’s science fiction, but definitely could be read and enjoyed by a non-science fiction reader. In fact if this book is made into a... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Retelling Other Writer’s Stories
Some of my favorite posts come out of Sunday morning conversations with my husband. Yes, we do sit around on Sunday mornings reading the paper, drinking... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
The Good Earth was written by Pearl S. Buck in 1931. It received the Pulitzer Prize in 1932 and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938. Read more
Posted on 20 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
Here’s what Kaling’s book is NOT: it’s not an autobiography, it’s not long or heavy, there is no abuse or cancer or addiction, and it’s not Tina Fey’s book. Read more
Posted on 16 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Looking for Recommendations: What Are Some Good Hospital Reads?
My sister had open heart surgery on Thursday. Thankfully, the surgery went well and her recovery seems to be going well, too. Big relief! I’m flying to Wisconsi... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
This was not just a long novel, it’s a BIG one. Big ideas, big characters, and a story you’ll be thinking about long after you read the book. Read more
Posted on 11 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick
It’s never a good idea to categorize people, but for this review I’m going to anyway. There are the people who loved high school, there’s the people who could... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Skippy Dies by Paul Murray
For some reason, it took me a while to get into this book. You would think that a book where a kid falls over and dies in the first chapter (during a doughnut... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE