Thanksgiving books
23 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
I don’t know of that many books that involve thanksgiving, other than two, both by Richard Paul Evans: The Locket, and Miles to Go. The Locket is one of my favorite novels; I’ve read it so many times the hardcover binding is in danger of totally releasing the pages. If you haven’t read it, it is a definite recommend from me.
In both books, Evans had his characters make Parker House rolls. I need to try these some year.
How about you? Any books that mention Thanksgiving that you particularly enjoy?
Drum roll, please!
16 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
in book club meeting, book club selection
The next TWO BOOKS in the Three Bookish Girls Book Club are…
December: Extreme Makeover
January: Mansfield Park
Squee!!!!
Happy reading!
Book Club Night!
15 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
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Rejoice, bookies!
Tonight is our first official meeting! That means our December book will be announced tonight!
I’ll also have up some thoughts post-club meeting, as well as things we talked about, and other things we didn’t quite get to. 
If you have any questions, post ‘em!
Emily
Literary Orphans
07 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
There sure are a lot of them. It’s an enduring theme in literature…abandoned children, left parentless, and have to face the World All On Their Own. Some turn out better than others. Here, I’ve named ones whose parents died when they were children/adolescents.
- Oliver Twist
- David Copperfield
- Mary Lennox
- Harry Potter (is he the most famous? Discuss)
- Cosette (Les Miserables)
- Sara Crewe
- Quasimodo
- Jane Fairfax (in Emma)
- Liir (Elphaba’s son in The Wicked Years series)
- Mowgli (Jungle Book)
- Cinderella
- Snow White
- Dorothy Gale
- Heathcliff
- Jane Eyre
- Peter Pan
- Ada and Richard Clare
- Harriet (also from Emma)
- Christine Daae
- Samantha Parkington
- Nellie O’Malley
- Anne Shirley
A Friday Gift: First installment of “Damn Rebels”
05 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
As some of you know, I’m a writer in my spare time.
As a gift to you (few, you happy few!) readers, here is the first installment of a Thanksgiving story I’m writing.
Yes, it is based on real events, and most of these things happened. Names have been changed.
I would love any and all feedback!
Here is the link to read.
I hope you enjoy! I will post new installments as they come.
The Dreamer by Lora Innes
02 Nov 2011 1 Comment
- Allan kissing Bea
I have been wanting to write about this comic series since the beginning of this blog. I mentioned to everyone in my little bio that I am a fan of graphic novels. One of my favorites, is The Dreamer by Lora Innes.
What makes me love this series? Truly, it is how Lora Innes has been able to bring history, something that I love to dive into, to life. She does not make it into a story of the fables and legends no, she researched and brought to life parts of the war that I can tell you I was never taught in school. (which reminds me of that musical, check out 1776, it is a great musical)
When I decided that I wanted to major in American History, I asked myself what parts of the history would I like to focus on. One of the many subjects was the Revolutionary War, which has always been a big deal for me, since it was the beginning of the United States of America.
In high school and even middle school they had always focused on the Declaration of Independence and after the war, than the actual Revolution itself. I knew nothing about Knowlton’s Rangers or Nathan Hale. I have in the past few years learned more about John Adams than what is portrayed in history books. Lora helps to bring that time period and the people who lived that time to life like never before.
Another thing that helped me love the series is the artwork and that it is a webcomic (you can now buy the series in bookstores). Lora updates the comic every Wednesday and Friday. She is currently finishing Issue 13.
I would highly recommend this series to all those who love graphic novels or are history fans, yes there is romance, but that does not hinder the greatness of this series, it actually makes it interesting and fun to read.
Check it out: www.thedreamercomic.com
New book reviews
02 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
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Some quick reviews of recent reads:
The Ice Princess by Camilla Lackberg : Swedish crime novel, recently published in the U.S. Synopsis: Erika, a writer whose parents just died in a car accident, has the horrifying misfortune of finding her childhood best friend’s body in a bathtub. It quickly becomes obvious that this wasn’t suicide–Alex was murdered. With the help of childhood friend, and now police detective, Patrik, Erika works to discover her friend’s killer, and uncovers the many long-buried family secrets, passions, and betrayals that are just under the surface of her seemingly quiet hometown.
Lackberg does a good job with her characters, making their interactions believable and well-drawn. The only thing I found less than compelling was the way the killer was revealed–I didn’t think it a plausible ending. But that didn’t diminish the pleasure I had in reading the book too much. Erika and Patrik are also found in Lackberg’s new book, The Preacher (recently published in the U.S.)
Lost December, by Richard Paul Evans: I’ve loved Evans’ books ever since I read The Christmas Box in 7th grade. I’ve read every adult fiction book he’s written (I still have to read his new YA novel, Michael Vey). Lost December joins the rest of his books in being a heartwarming story that revolves, in some way, around Christmas (Christmas figures in all of his books, either peripherally or as the main thrust of the story. Maybe that’s why I like them so much.) Synopsis: Luke Crisp is going to have it all. His father is a multimillionaire who built a business from the ground up–and he’s going to leave it all to Luke, his only child. When his father suggests Luke get his MBA, Luke is initially reluctant, but heads to Wharton Business School. On his own for the first time, he reenacts the story of the Prodigal Son, becoming estranged from his father and blowing through his entire $1M trust fun. How will Luke manage to get his life back on track–and can he be reconciled with his father?
(Note about Evans’ books–some are series, and some stand alone. I listed the series below
SERIES: The Christmas Box–> The Christmas Box, Timepiece, The Letter
The Locket–> The Locket, The Looking Glass, The Carousel
The Walk (ongoing series)–> The Walk, Miles to Go)
Out of Oz, by Gregory Maguire: The final novel in his wildly successful Wicked Series (yes, the same Wicked that the musical is based on). Definitely, definitely, definitely read the other books before you tackle this one, otherwise it won’t make any sense. So I’m not going to give you a synopsis here, for that reason. But Maguire retells the story of Oz with panache. There are some moments when he seems to lose the thread of his story (this happens in all of the Wicked novels), but eventually the novels come back to themselves.
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