I can see why she’s a popular writer and I look forward to reading the Mayfair witch series. I also cannot wait to finally read Interview With A Vampire. This wasn’t a bad introduction and I’m crossing my fingers I learn to like Anne Rice as much as her fans. I see the potential, but time will tell. Continue reading
How the evolution of a genderless society occurs along with the corresponding results are what make this a challenging read. It makes you constantly compare and evaluate our reality. On Winter, respect as well as prejudice is based on how you are and behave as a “human”, not a “sex”. Is the fact that there are no judgments made, no roles forced to play, no power plays other than political, a strong argument for a world or society being considered a utopia? Continue reading
There are many things Romania is known for, yet the most enduring is Vlad Tepes, otherwise knows as Vlad III – the man who inspired Romania’s most famous character: Dracula. (If you are wondering about other notable Romanians let’s not forget Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci, tennis player Ilie Nastase, or Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel). But this amazing country has so much more to its history and culture. And this book describes the struggles to overcome this association while on its way to becoming the modern and culturally rich country it is today. Continue reading
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Edited with an Introduction by Pauline Nestor Preface by Lucasta Miller Fiction, 337 pages Penguin Classics, Penguin Books FTC Disclosure: Mine, all mine. Pfffft. This isn’t going to be in the usual format as I … Continue reading
Last year I wanted to open myself up to more of what bookstores and my library has to offer. Thus I found myself drifting through the swirling, unknown currents of the Romance section. And when I think of literary romance, … Continue reading
Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho Translated from the Portuguese by Jull Costa Fiction, 191 pages Harper Collins Publishers Inspired by personal experience, Coelho brings us this novella which explores the perceptions of those with mental illness and those … Continue reading
Apples and Oranges by Marie Brenner ISBN13: 978-0312428808 Memoir, 265 pages Picador Book courtesy of Picador Book Club on Twitter Marie Brenner’s memoir of sibling rivalry asks a universal question: How can two people from the same … Continue reading
The Texicans by Nina Vida (2007) Historical Fiction, 304 pages Soho Press, Inc. Review copy courtesy of the author Texas is a place that challenges anyone who dares to make a claim on any part of it. … Continue reading
Unholy Domain by Dan Ronco (2008) Science Fiction Thriller, 352 pages Published by Kunati Inc. Review copy provided by author Advisory: Language and violence. There are also scenes of a sexual nature including rape, although none of these features put … Continue reading
The Crimes of Paris by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler (2009) Non-Fiction Crime Thriller, 384 pages Little, Brown and Company Review Copy provided by Hachette Book Group Turn-of-the-century Paris was the beating heart of a rapidly changing world. Painters, scientists, revolutionaries, … Continue reading
DO-OVER! by Robin HemleyScheduled Release Date: May 2009Non-Fiction (Memoir), 336 pagesLittle, Brown and CompanyAdvanced Reader’s Copy provided by:Hachette Book Group, Inc. When I read the synopsis of this book, I was interested as the author and I are about the … Continue reading
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1818) Fiction, Page lengths and publishers vary I always include a book cover with my reviews. I also try to use one that is identical to the particular edition I’ve read. That being said, I don’t … Continue reading