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28
Jan
2010
The Winner of
20
Jan
2010
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
The Panama Hotel, the hotel in question in this book, is located in the International District, in Seattle, my adopted city. I’d heard of it before, but never given it much thought.
4
Dec
2009
Guess what? I finally joined
28
Oct
2009
Free Verse Friday: I Finally Found a Meme I Like
Which is not to say that I don’t enjoy reading other people’s meme posts. I just haven’t ever found one I wanted to participate in.
11
Oct
2009
My November Novella Challenge Reading List
One of the things I forgot to tell you guys about novellas, is that they are often ridiculously cheap. I’ve been collecting some for this challenge recently, and bought some used for as little as 48 and 98 cents, and new for 2 and 3 dollars.
1
Sep
2009
Back to School Challenge: Because What’s School Without Cheating?
When one of my favorite blogs hosts a challenge, who am I to say no? Especially when I discover that I can totally cheat.
25
Aug
2009
Guest Post: Penelope Holt on Labels & Writing the Story Behind the Holocaust Story
Penelope Holt, author of The Apple, which debuts Sept. 1st (and for which you can win an ARC here), is here to discuss the process of writing and labeling her book. After some confusion by early readers, York House Press has subtly, though meaningfully changed the wording at the bottom of the cover. The one pictured here is the one that will go to stores. The one shown on my review is the one of the ARC.
14
Aug
2009
Words to the Wise by Michael J. Sheehan
The subtitle on this book is “A Lighthearted Look at the English Language”. Certainly that’s apt. While most books on language (usage, etymology, etc.) take a serious approach, this is more of a jaunty romp through the wackiness of our words.
3
Aug
2009
Give Away: Drama Queers!
Guess what? I have a SIGNED copy of Frank Anthony Polito’s Drama Queers! to give away! You know what’s even better? It’s an INTERNATIONAL give away! YAY!
18
Jul
2009
Into the Wild: The Movie
Points of interest: Emile Hirsch lost 40 lbs for this movie. The soundtrack is not entirely Eddie Veddar, for example there is a scene with (German?) tourists (one only in her underwear the entire scene) in which MC Hammer is playing. And that’s about it. Nothing else.
