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• 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

• 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