Regular readers will all know by now that I’m a big fan of Laura Vanderkam (168 Hours; All the Money in the World). This is my third blog post about her in less than a year, which is more than I can say for any of my favorite fiction writers. I can’t help it; she’s current, […]
Every Town Worth Knowing: Poughkeepsie Edition
After listening to the audiobook of Everyone Worth Knowing, I have a few things to say to the author, Lauren Weisberger, about the town of Poughkeepsie. My hometown. Dear Ms. Weisberger, I don’t pretend to know anything about the world of New York socialites, fashion and PR. You are clearly well-versed in this environment, and […]
Another Jane Austen knockoff
Jane Austen’s work is very popular fodder for current fiction writers. The Jane Austen Book Club, Pemberley: Or Pride and Prejudice Continued… I know there’s more, but I’m blanking on the titles right now. I read a romance novel awhile back based on Pride and Prejudice, featuring Elizabeth Bennet as a hotshot lawyer and Mr. […]
The Handmaid’s Tale
Even though I re-read The Handmaid’s Tale last week, I’ve been procrastinating on this post because I love and admire the book so much, and I’m afraid I won’t do it justice. But I suppose that’s precisely why I need to write about it. I read The Handmaid’s Tale in high school, expecting a dull story […]
Author Addiction
I realized recently that it’s been a long time since I’ve had an addiction to a particular author. Over the years, I’ve frequently read a book I enjoyed so much that I immediately went out and located several other books by the same author. Agatha Christie is a prime example; I kept reading her mysteries […]
Is It Gift Card-Worthy?
Last night I spent a little time at Barnes and Noble picking out two new books. I’ve said before on this blog that I rarely buy books, and even more rarely pay full-price for them. I usually only shop for paperbacks once a year, right before our annual trip to the beach (which, sadly, I […]