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
Amy Tan’s Latest and Upcoming Novels
by Louise May 9th, 2013 | Book Review, Fiction, Topic of the Month
Where’s My Mom?
by Kimberly Hays May 1st, 2013 | Book Review, Topic of the Month
The author of Where’s My Mom?, Julia Donaldson, is the author of many children's books. Her book The Gruffalo has become a classic and it also won both the Blue Peter Award and the Smarties Prize. Her follow-up book Gruffalo’s Child was a bestseller also receiving the WHS Children’s Book of the Year. Aside from books, she also holds workshops and storytelling events. Where’s My Mom? is also beautifully illustrated by Axel Scheffler and is sure to also become a classic.
This book is a tale about a young monkey who can’t find his mom, and he gets help from
This book is a tale about a young monkey who can’t find his mom, and he gets help from
Top Five Books for Baby!
by Rachel Dushkewich April 24th, 2013 | Best Books
One of the most fulfilling, intimate ways for parents and young children to bond is through the joys of reading. Whether before bedtime or on rainy afternoons, books provide quiet, peaceful moments amid a hectic world! Though television today contains a plethora of educational options to entertain little ones, nothing compares with physically holding a book and marveling over beautiful pictures and fun, easy-to-read language! Whether you’re looking for a new book to read to your own little ones or looking to give a gift to a new mother, these beautifully crafted, artful books will become a fond, special
Top Five Books that Transcend Time
by Rachel Dushkewich April 17th, 2013 | Best Books
The mark of a great novel is its ability to transcend time and place; it speaks to people of all generations and all walks of life. This week’s Top Five lists amazing novels, set in different time periods, that express utterly timeless, relevant ideas of life, progress, and the human experience. They force us to question and examine our past while we confront the issues we face in the 21st century. With gripping plots and skilful prose, the books prove readable and exciting to all readers! Whether you love historical fiction or simply love an amazing read regardless of
Top Five Crime Thrillers
by Rachel Dushkewich April 10th, 2013 | Best Books
Looking for a great crime mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat? This week’s Top Five has some great choices to keep you thrilled and engrossed through every page! Whether you’re looking for something classic or more modern, something that puzzles the mind or frightens you psychologically, these novels will offer something to all different types of readers! Brilliantly-crafted crimes, thrilling characters, and even touches of romance will keep you transfixed and reading at a breakneck pace! Law and Order and CSI simply cannot compare to the nuance and excitement of these amazing reads!
The Complete
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