Monthly Archives: July, 2010
A Daughter’s Journey by Lyn Andrews
Synopsis: A captivating new saga set in Liverpool and Ireland, from the bestselling author of DAYS OF HOPE and FAR FROM HOME Angela O’Rourke is six when her parents hand her over to an aunt and uncle in a distant village. It’s a common practice for large, hard-up families in 1950s Ireland, but for Angela [...]
Share on FacebookCompetition! Win The Dresskeeper by Mary Naylus
This is my first competition, how exciting! The book I am giving away is: The Dresskeeper by Mary Naylus This title is suitable for children of ages 12 years & over. When Picky’s Mum forces her to look after Gran, who has dementia, Picky is accidentally transported back to the year 1685, where a man [...]
Share on FacebookBook Blogger Hop and Follow Friday #8
The Book Blogger Hop is hosted by Jen at Crazy For Books. Every week she asks a question: Who is your favorite new-to-you author so far this year? Easy: Sarah Dessen! When I started reviewing young adult books I looked at Goodreads for a young adult list and saw her name. I read Just Listen [...]
Share on FacebookThe Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
Synopsis: High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mourns the death of his mother, with only the books on his shelf for company. But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness. Angry and alone, he takes refuge in his imagination and soon finds that reality and fantasy have begun to meld. [...]
Share on FacebookRedeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Synopsis: In this splendid retelling of the biblical story of Hosea, bestselling author Francine Rivers pens a heartbreaking romance between a prostitute and the upright and kind farmer who marries her; the story also functions as a reminder of God’s unconditional love for his people. Redeeming Love opens with the Gold Rush of 1850 and [...]
Share on FacebookForever by Judy Blume
Synopsis: Katherine and Michael meet at a New Year’s Eve party. They’re attracted to each other, they grow to love each other. And once they’ve decided their love is forever, they make love. It’s the beginning of an intense and exclusive relationship, with a future all planned. Until Katherine’s parents insist that she and Michael [...]
Share on FacebookBox of Books
I love my friends! I love their parents too – one of whom has given me a box of books The ones I have decided to keep are: Anthony Trollope: Barchester Towers Patrick Redmond: The Wishing Game Leslie Marshall: A Girl Could Stand Up Joanna Trollope: The Choir Susan Hill: Mrs de Winter Barbara Michaels: [...]
Share on FacebookIt’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #7
Wow, Monday again! Where did the week go!? This weekly meme is hosted by Sheila at Bookjourney Books Read: L. K. Madisan: The Mermaid’s Mirror Francine Rivers: Redeeming Love Andrew Oberg: Randolph’s One Bedroom Stephen Chobsky: The Perks of Being a Wallflower Sarah Dessen: Last Chance John Connolly: The Book of Lost Things Reviews Written: [...]
Share on FacebookIn My Mailbox #7
This is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren. Through the Post: Review books: Beyond the Dead Forest by Steve Groll E-Books: Review books: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa I’ll Become the Sea by Rebecca Rogers Maher No One Lives Twice by Julie Moffet The Sergeant’s Lady by Susanna Fraser Library Books: Last [...]
Share on FacebookJuly To Be Read Week
This week (Sunday to Saturday) I will only read books on my To Be Shelf! I have a lot of work to do on my dissertation so I am only hoping to get these two books read: A Daughter’s Journey by Lyn Andrews Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy Last night I finished The Book of [...]
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