Review: Transcription by Kate Atkinson
Readers of historical fiction will enjoy this book about MI5 agents in World War II (and post-WWII) London. I also know there are some Atkinson fans…
Review: Less by Andrew Sean Greer
I already knew I wanted to read this book, mainly because it won the Pulitzer prize earlier this year and so much of the media buzz…
Thirteen Books on My Fall TBR List
This week’s Top Ten topic, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, is our Fall TBR List. I like to post a reading list every quarter, as…
R.I.P. XIII: Readers Imbibing Peril
One of my favorite annual blog events is Readers Imbibing Peril, or RIP. Because let’s face it, the real world is scary enough. This event runs…
Review: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
This is a book that’s gotten a ton of praise, and has been described as Agatha Christie meets Groundhog Day. As a murder mystery, it’s great…
Attending the National Book Festival
The National Book Festival has been going on for 17 years in DC, and I’ve never been. Not because I didn’t know about it; some of…
Summing up my 20 Books of Summer
This summer I read 21 books for the 20 Books of Summer, hosted by Cathy at 746 Books. From my original list, I read 11 books,…
My August Reading Wrap-Up
Ah, August. My co-workers are freaking out about the heat and all I can think is, just a little longer please! I’m never ready for summer…
Ten Books to Help You Learn about the United States
It’s Back to School week at Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl), so I decided to write about ten books that can help…
Review: Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
Those who love a good gothic novel will certainly appreciate this one, as will those looking for more LGBTQ stories and characters in their reading. I’ve…
Review: In the Shadow of Statues by Mitch Landrieu
I saw Mitch Landrieu on the Daily Show a few months ago and immediately put this book on my TBR list. It’s a fascinating look at…
Review: A River of Stars by Vanessa Hua
I wanted to like this book but in the end was disappointed. I was really interested in the story, which begins with a young woman traveling…
