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Now that we’ve entered July, the year is half way over and the editors at Amazon have released their picks for the top ten books so far this year. Amazon’s “must-reads” include a mix of fiction and non-fiction books. Here is their list: The Passage by Justin Cronin The Irresistible Henry House by Lisa Grunwald Country Driving by Peter Hessler The Girl Who Kicked the [...]
I always look forward to a new book from Marian Keyes and her latest, The Brightest Star in the Sky, was no different. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the book, which tells the story of the residents of 66 Star Street in Dublin. Uncharacteristically for Keyes, there’s a supernatural twist as the story is narrated by a mysterious being that can see [...]
Take a look at the January book releases I think you’ll be interested in: Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace With Marriage by Elizabeth Gilbert Available January 5, 2010 (Order on Amazon) From the publisher: At the end of her bestselling memoir Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert fell in love with Felipe, a Brazilian-born man of Australian citizenship who’d been living in Indonesia when they met. [...]
It’s hard to believe that 2009 is coming to a close and we’re about to enter a new decade. As the end of the year approaches, I’ve been looking back at all the books I’ve read in 2009 and I made a list of a few that stood out from the rest. These might not be the best books of the year, but they are [...]
One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to hang out at the beach or by the pool and read a good book. I want a book that is light, entertaining, and fun – not too serious or something that requires too much thought. If you enjoy summertime reading, here are a few suggestions: Love the One You’re With by Emily Giffin [...]
Marian Keyes is known for her ability to explore tough issues with humor and grace. She does it again in her latest book, This Charming Man, as she covers topics of domestic abuse, alcoholism, and depression. The book tells the story of four women who, at different times in their lives, have been involved with Paddy de Courcy, a rising star in Irish politics. The [...]
