books

Book Clubs, Summer Reads & the DMV (Oh My!)

Yesterday ran away with me. Or rather, drove away with me. I ended up realizing I missed my car inspection (thanks, surgery!), so I hurried over after a doctor’s appointment and got it checked out. Then I realized my registration said it was expired in April 2019, too. Except I renewed it online in […]

Does (Book) Length Really Matter?

It always surprises me when I poke around a bookstore and see super thick hardcover or even trade paperback bestsellers. I’ve noticed this particularly in the past year or so with books such as WE ARE NOT OURSELVES, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN, and THE GOLDFINCH. And quite frankly, […]

Book Two in Trisha Leigh’s Cavy Files Series

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Last May, the world was introduced to GYPSY, the first book in Trisha Leigh’s awesome science fiction young adult series, the Cavy Files. With a compelling and original story at its heart, this series is the real deal, and book one left readers clamoring for more. And that’s exactly what they’re getting […]

Books to Film: An Emotional Process for Some Readers

Film adaptations can be difficult for some people. I have a friend who really struggles with watching a movie of a book she likes because she gets so frustrated with the changes made by the filmmakers. I used to be that way, too, actually. I remember very […]

Writers and Their Fictions

After talking to some writer friends the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of books resembling an author’s life. Many people come up with stories because of things that happened to them or their friends and family, or build characters that […]

ONE, TWO, THREE by Elodie Nowodazkij

So, first, let me apologize to the fabulous Elodie Nowodazkij for not posting this yesterday on the actual pub date of her novel, One, Two, Three! Running around NYC for meetings all day is not exactly conducive to blogging successfully. However, today…
HAPPY BELATED RELEASE DAY, ELODIE!!! […]