Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld Published: June 25th 2013 by Random House Source: ARC from publisher (and pre-ordered copy from Rainy Day Books Synopsis (Goodreads): Curtis Sittenfeld, New York Times bestselling author of American Wife and Prep, returns with a mesmerizing novel of family and identity, loyalty and deception, and the delicate line between truth and belief. From an early age, Kate and her… Continue reading Psychic Sisters: Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld
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Book to Film: What Maisie Knew
I first became interested in reading Henry James because he was a great literary friend of Edith Wharton, my favorite novelist. (You can read briefly about their correspondence here or if JSTOR is more your thing, check out this article). When I first read What Maisie Knew, I was struck by how funny it was.… Continue reading Book to Film: What Maisie Knew
A Grown-Up Fairy Tale: Raven Girl by Audrey Niffenegger
Raven Girl by Audrey Niffenegger Published: May 7th 2013 by Harry N. Abrams Source: local library Synopsis (Goodreads): Once there was a Postman who fell in love with a Raven. So begins the tale of a postman who encounters a fledgling raven while on the edge of his route and decides to bring her home.… Continue reading A Grown-Up Fairy Tale: Raven Girl by Audrey Niffenegger
The Memory of a Motorcycle: The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler
With a focus on family as much as first love, and a diverse cast of characters, this is a stand out young adult novel.
Epic Finale: Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta
Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta Published: Published April 23rd 2013 by Candlewick Press Source: purchased Kindle edition from Amazon, final hardback copy from BEA Bloggers Convention Synopsis: Separated from the girl he loves and has sworn to protect, Froi and his companions travel through Charyn searching for Quintana and building an army that will secure her unborn… Continue reading Epic Finale: Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta
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