I finished the second book in that series, and now I'm half-heartedly re-reading the third. I can't remember anything about this one, so something tells me I found it boring the first time around.
I read Read My Pins by Madeleine Albright. Very interesting. Now this is the kind of book I love: one that tells me the why's and how's behind a fascinating trait or hobby or habit. A book that I come away from thinking, "Wow! I learned something new about this person!"
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
November 26, 2009
I read that book again. And now I'm reading the second in that series.
Like I said...fluff.
Like I said...fluff.
Friday, November 20, 2009
*insert sounds of crickets*
I have been reading, but I'm having trouble finding a book that really holds my attention and makes me want to stop everything and finish it.
I read Official Book Club Selection by Kathy Griffin in early October, and then...I drifted...from one book to another, not finishing anything. Last week I picked up Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello.
I think I'm just in the mood for (I hate to say it, because I realize that every author works hard and I don't like to belittle anyone's work) fluff reading.
I read Official Book Club Selection by Kathy Griffin in early October, and then...I drifted...from one book to another, not finishing anything. Last week I picked up Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello.
I think I'm just in the mood for (I hate to say it, because I realize that every author works hard and I don't like to belittle anyone's work) fluff reading.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
June 7, 2009
A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table by Molly Wizenberg
The chocolate cake recipe at the end is delicious. Make it right now.
The chocolate cake recipe at the end is delicious. Make it right now.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
May 17, 2009
Just When I Thought I'd Dropped My Last Egg: Life and Other Calamities by Kathie Lee Gifford.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
10 Most Challenged books of 2008
The ALA has released their list of the 10 most challenged books of 2008. You can read about it here.
I usually like to exercise my rights and read all of the books on this list, however, this year there are some that I don't think I can stomache. Not because I find them offensive, but because I find them to be...drivel.
I just can't believe that these books are the most challenged (two male penguins adopt an abandoned egg), when there are authors like Chuck Palahniuk. I am still trying to bleach my brain after reading one of his books MONTHS ago (and I think I read one of his tamer tomes).
I'm not saying that Palahniuk should be challenged - I don't believe in that kind of censoring in the first place - I'm just saying that when I think of possibly offensive material (and I'm judging only from my own views), none of these would make the list.
I usually like to exercise my rights and read all of the books on this list, however, this year there are some that I don't think I can stomache. Not because I find them offensive, but because I find them to be...drivel.
I just can't believe that these books are the most challenged (two male penguins adopt an abandoned egg), when there are authors like Chuck Palahniuk. I am still trying to bleach my brain after reading one of his books MONTHS ago (and I think I read one of his tamer tomes).
I'm not saying that Palahniuk should be challenged - I don't believe in that kind of censoring in the first place - I'm just saying that when I think of possibly offensive material (and I'm judging only from my own views), none of these would make the list.
Friday, April 3, 2009
April 3, 2009
Magical Thinking by Augusten Burroughs
If I could host a dinner party, and invite any three people, living or dead, I would ask Augusten Burroughs, David Sedaris and Freddie Mercury. It would be the best night of my life. (This is coming from a straight girl.)
If I could host a dinner party, and invite any three people, living or dead, I would ask Augusten Burroughs, David Sedaris and Freddie Mercury. It would be the best night of my life. (This is coming from a straight girl.)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
March 9, 2009
Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes
This is one of the ALA's most frequently challenged books. According to their website, this is due to "sexually explicit and offensive language ", but I have no idea what they are talking about. I don't think there is even a curse word in here. And the only sexual thing I can come up with is that the parents in the story are being extremely giggly and flirty with each other and it's described as 'morning sex behavior', as in - the parents had recently had sex and were acting silly.
This is one of the ALA's most frequently challenged books. According to their website, this is due to "sexually explicit and offensive language ", but I have no idea what they are talking about. I don't think there is even a curse word in here. And the only sexual thing I can come up with is that the parents in the story are being extremely giggly and flirty with each other and it's described as 'morning sex behavior', as in - the parents had recently had sex and were acting silly.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
February 28, 2009
The Longing by Beverly Lewis
I think it's safe to say that I'm done with my Amish phase. So much Amish angst!! This was the last in a trilogy, and I had to finish - that's just how I roll.
I think it's safe to say that I'm done with my Amish phase. So much Amish angst!! This was the last in a trilogy, and I had to finish - that's just how I roll.
Monday, February 23, 2009
February 22, 2009
The Forbidden by Beverly Lewis.
Yes, an Amish harlequin. When my beloved saw what I was reading, he rolled his eyes and said "you're turning into my mother".
That's better than turning into my mother.
Yes, an Amish harlequin. When my beloved saw what I was reading, he rolled his eyes and said "you're turning into my mother".
That's better than turning into my mother.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
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