Silver Shark (Kinsmen Series) by Ilona Andrews
Blast through the pages of Silver Shark, a sci-fi romance novella by Ilona Andrews. Super short. Super fast. Super sexy. Claire Shannon is a Class A Psycher, which basically means she’s been trained since the age of 14 to kill people with her mind. She’s powerful. For her, killing takes but a thought: “She seared … Continue reading
It’s banned books week. How many challenged books have YOU read?
I have read 17 of the 100 most frequenty challenged books (1990-1999). How many have you read? What’s your favorite? Here’s my list: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger The Giver, by Lois Lowry Goosebumps (series), by R.L. Stine … Continue reading
The Poisoned House by Michael Ford
The Poisoned House by Michael Ford is a short book, but a blast to read. Abigail Tamper confronts villains, ghosts, and general hardship at every turn. Born to a nurse in Greave Hall and a now-deceased watch-maker, Abigail Tamper grew up pretty privileged for her situation. She learned to read and even write along with Samuel, Lord Greave’s … Continue reading
The Best of the Best – Quotes from Middlemarch
So, I read this book because it appears on so many “read before you die” book lists. I get why now, because it’s beautifully written and is a great book about those times in England and provincial life in general..but it just went on and on…and on and on. Basically, good and bad things happen … Continue reading
50 Best Books for American History Buffs
Originally posted at bachelorsdegreeonline.com. They have a great inventory of posts about books, reading, and writing, and have been sending some my way for a while now. Enjoy! While a young country in comparison to many others around the globe, the United States nonetheless has a rich and engaging history. From the early days of … Continue reading
Camille by Tess Oliver
Camille and Dr. Bennett are scientists looking for a cure…to lycanthropy. The concept and the setting for Tess Oliver’s Camille are fun at first, but half way through this book takes a turn towards mushiness. When the moon is full, Camille and Dr. Bennett walk the streets of London, searching for rogue werewolves. They hunt … Continue reading
15 Insightful Blogs for Book Club Leaders
Article originally posted on http://www.bestonlinecolleges.com. All work is theirs. – Enjoy! Leading a book club can be hard work but very rewarding at the same time. Not only do you have to make time to read every week, but you’re also responsible for hosting meetings, leading discussions, and choosing books that will keep your book club … Continue reading
Brooklyn Book Girl 