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• 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

• 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