Reviews + Articles
Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo
I was so eager to read this book that I pre-ordered it. I love Carmen Mok's artwork for Kate DiCamillo's new children's book, Orris and Timble: The Beginning. It's the first in a trilogy, but it stands alone. Designed for ages 4-8, this is definitely a book some...
Winners and No Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Melanie E. from Glendale, AZ won The Book of Thorns. She's Not Sorry went to Patrick M. in York Harbor, ME. I mailed the books yesterday. Family trip for most of next week with my Mom and sisters, so I'm not...
What Are You Reading?
We had gorgeous weather here the last couple days - 80 and sunny today. That's my temperature, and my weather. I would be happy with 75-80 all year. My nephew and my sister's dog are complaining it's too hot. Ha! I love every bit of it. I hope you've had weather...
Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench
Dame Judi Dench's Shakespeare: The Man who Pays the Rent isn't for everyone. It's for those who are willing to follow her through her stories about the Shakespearean roles she played through her seventy year career. She breaks down each role, so not everyone will...
Treasures in My Closet Note
April got away from me, with a visit to my Mom, one by my best friend, and several other activities. I have an appointment today, and Thursday is "What Are You Reading?" day. There are not a lot of June treasures in my closet, but I'll get it posted later this...
Every Time I go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack
I mentioned Catherine Mack's Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies back in January for "A Peek Ahead". It's a funny book, purchased for a TV series, along with the book's sequels, with Mack to write the pilot script. The format is different, with Mack using...