Odd Mom Out
by Kimberly Hays May 24th, 2013 | Book Review, Fiction
Jane Porter’s book Odd Mom Out is the story of a single mom, Marta Zinsser, who is transferred to Seattle, with her daughter, Eva, to work in an ad agency. It just so happens that this is where Marta grew up, but she feels extremely out of place now because of the alpha moms in their Mercedes, who wear pearls to soccer games, and are dressed in only the finest clothing. She thinks they are snobs. Marta is a different kind of mom in that she has a bohemian style, rides a motorcycle, and has a different mindset from
Damaged by H.M. Ward
by Jessica B. May 14th, 2013 | Book Review, Fiction
Since the success of 50 Shades of Gray, many publishers are trying to jump on the bandwagon. Damaged, by H. M. Ward, continues in this, taking what is traditionally sold as chicklit or romance and trying to recategorize it as adult fiction.
It is the story of Sidney, a woman who is down on her luck and has a hard time finding a way to dig her way out of trouble. She meets Peter, the perfect man, on a blind date, but he kicks her to the curb. When Peter turns up again unexpectedly in her life, things get complicated
It is the story of Sidney, a woman who is down on her luck and has a hard time finding a way to dig her way out of trouble. She meets Peter, the perfect man, on a blind date, but he kicks her to the curb. When Peter turns up again unexpectedly in her life, things get complicated
Amy Tan’s Latest and Upcoming Novels
by Louise May 9th, 2013 | Book Review, Fiction, Topic of the Month
On the subject of mother-daughter relationships, Amy Tan is one of the reigning writing queens. She is the author of the famous The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God's Wife, The Hundred Secret Senses, The Bonesetter's Daughter, Saving Fish from Drowning, and more recently Rules for Virgins (2011). She also wrote two children's books, including Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat, which was adapted for television and shown on PBS. Tan draws greatly from the unique relationship that she had with her mother, yet her writing remains accessible to all readers.
Rules for Virgins is a tale that takes place in 1912 Shanghai, where courtesans and
Rules for Virgins is a tale that takes place in 1912 Shanghai, where courtesans and
Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts
by Kimberly Hays April 30th, 2013 | Fiction
I have always been a fan of Nora Roberts, having read her books since the 90’s. I really wanted to love her novel, Whiskey Beach, but I found myself putting it down after reading short bit at a time. The story seemed t drag. It seemed it took forever for the story line to build before reaching he suspense, romance, and secrets. It did pick up about halfway through, and at that point I was pulled into the story. There were twists that I did not expect, and the ending was unbelievable.
Nora, being the bestselling author she is, once
Nora, being the bestselling author she is, once
Building Stories by Chris Ware
by Jessica B. February 19th, 2013 | Book Review, Fiction
Usually books with a gimmick are not really my style; I find if you need a good gimmick, then the writing is probably not all there. But occasionally you get a great combination of good writing and good marketing, that make a gimmicky book a really enjoyable read. Building Stories by Chris Ware is one of these times.
This book is more akin to a series of short stories about different people living in the same apartment building. While this concept is not new, (You can always check out Muriel Barbery’s novels all set in the same building, with a
This book is more akin to a series of short stories about different people living in the same apartment building. While this concept is not new, (You can always check out Muriel Barbery’s novels all set in the same building, with a
