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• 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

• 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