Category Archives: Books
The other day I received an email from a small American book publisher wondering if I would like a review copy of their latest book so that I could review it on my blog. I write a whole bunch of … Continue reading
Thanks to Descant, I recently discovered an online service called Book Mooch, where people all around the world can trade and share books. All you do is sign up, type in the books you want to give away. Once they … Continue reading
Papercut, the fabulous NY Times book blog, came up with the “seven deadly sins” of book reviews today–popular words in books reviews, used to sound “intelligent” and “literary.” The list includes the gems poignant; compelling; intriguing; eschew; craft (used as … Continue reading
I wish I could say something more profound about this list. But I can’t. Except that it would have been more fun to read if they counted them down instead of listing them in order. 100 Greatest Last Lines from … Continue reading
Tonight, I will be pajama-clad early, snacks on hand, watching starlets sashaying up the red carpet, and wondering who will win the coveted Oscar statuette. It’s the most exciting night in the film industry and one of the most watched … Continue reading
Apartment Therapy shared yet another ingenious way to store books–this time in your staircase! These stairs are obviously specially-made but I’m sure anyone building or renovating could easily incorporate this idea into their plans!
