Archive for November, 2007

How a book becomes “Real” »

I believe a book is not real until I’ve been able to write in it and make notes. Its not loved until its dissected character by character, plot by subplot. I keep going back to “The Velveteen Rabbit” - something is not real until you’ve worn away its nose, had its eyes […]

Winter Reading List »

Living in Florida, I don’t get the opportunity to curl up in front of the fireplace, hot chocolate in hand, with a book I’ve been meaning to read. I do, however, get to sit on my balcony overlooking the ocean, without it being a sweat-fest (how’s that for a visual?).
I thought I’d share with you, my loyal readers (I’m hoping there’s more than one), what is on my

The Lost German Slave Girl by John Bailey »

The Lost German Slave Girl is a historical courtroom drama that keeps you guessing even when you think you know the answer.
The first thing I want to say is this is not a typical book I would have picked up for myself to start reading. I was a not sure what to expect out […]