I love historical fiction, but it has been difficult for me to find good writers in that genre. I often find that either the historical details are accurate, but the story is dull or hokey, or that the story is interesting, but poorly rooted in the setting. One author I love is Philippa Gregory. She […]
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Always Something There
On Saturday night I had nothing major to do, but I didn’t want to sit down and read anything serious or heavy. After spending about an hour flicking through movies on demand and concluding that there are enough good movies out there to fill Jennifer Aniston’s big toenail, I decided to read something silly and […]
Dream When You’re Feeling Blue
I had planned to post tonight about another book entirely, but the observance of Veteran’s day gave me a new idea. More specifically, I was inspired by my husband’s big band, currently performing in a 1940s- themed radio broadcast at the FDR home in Hyde Park, NY. The show includes 40s-era big band music, snippets […]
The Leftovers
My reading drought is over: I finally found and finished a new book! The Leftovers, by Tom Perrotta. I’ve always liked Tom Perrotta’s books. He has a unique take on families and relationships, and his plots are original. This one was a lot further out there than most: I’d describe it as sci-fi meets family […]
The Top Shelf
Recently, I’ve found myself in kind of a reading drought, which is not the best situation for someone who’s committed herself to writing a blog about reading. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that really knocked my socks off. I’d even settle for a book that kept me awake past my bedtime. […]
On Writing
My grandmother, who was also a writer, left On Writing by Stephen King with me when she died. I know it was a favorite of hers, so I felt compelled to read it. I’m also in no position to turn down a writing advice book from one of the most popular authors of all time. It […]