Monthly Archives: June 2007
The Last Summer (of You and Me)
by Ann Brashares In her first novel written for the general population instead of the young adult market, Ann Brashares shows us that she can spin a tale as compelling as her earlier work and just as satisfying. In truth, her better-known Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants novels are truly ageless, so that rather than … Continue reading
The Harlequin (Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter #15)
by Laurell K. Hamilton Reading a new book in a favorite series is like visiting old friends. You get to see how they’ve changed and developed since your last visit, and hopefully come away satisfied. Unlike the previous installment in the saga of Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter, The Harlequin has more plot than monster … Continue reading
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
by Malcolm Gladwell There books you read that are mildly entertaining, which is great, but there are also books that completely change your perception of the world. For me Blink is one of the latter. Describing it is difficult. It’s about improv, criminology, psychology, marriage counseling, body language and human interaction…sort of. But it’s also … Continue reading
Sister Carrie
by Theodore Dreiser Even a century ago writing about country folks moving to the big city and getting into trouble was a trend, and Sister Carrie does the genre well, in the story of a young girl who moves the city, falls into a relationship with a sleazy salesman, and then eventually leaves him and … Continue reading
The Lighthouse at the End of the World
by Jules Verne Reading translations always makes me wish I was more fluent in languages other than English. Oh, my Spanish is passable for getting directions and shopping, and my French is great when it comes to dance steps and cooking terms, but I don’t read enough of either to enjoy a deep conversation or … Continue reading
