Worth Reading: “R E S P E C T”: Artist Lee Moyer answers author Jim Hines’ questions about sexism and objectification in his art and SF/fantasy art in general. It’s a thoughtful, well-articulated argument that recognizes the issue while pointing out that artists are, in general, responding to industry demands… Read more »
Category: Nonfiction; science Publisher: Little, Brown, & Company (2010) Book Source: Public library (audiobook) The Periodic Table is one of man’s crowning scientific achievements. But it’s also a treasure trove of stories of passion, adventure, betrayal, and obsession. The infectious tales and astounding details in The Disappearing Spoon follow carbon,… Read more »
Category: YA fantasy Series: Splintered #1 Publisher: Amulet Books (Jan. 1, 2013) Book Source: Public Library This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as a girl’s pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers—precisely the affliction that… Read more »
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature/meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. This week’s topic is Top Ten Books I HAD To Buy… But Are Still Sitting On My Shelf Unread. I had a little trouble with this topic, since if I have to buy a brand-new… Read more »
The Sunday Post is a meme sponsored by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! … Read more »
Worth Reading: “Enough Feisty Princesses: Disney Needs an Introverted Heroine” (Lindsay Lowe, The Atlantic) “Plagiarism and the link: How the web makes attribution easier — and more complicated” (Matthew Ingram, paidContent) “The Used eBook Trojan Horse” (ebookp*rn blog) Books & Ebooks in the News: “Book of Kells now Free to… Read more »
Category: Women’s fiction; romanceSeries: Shelter Bay #5 Publisher: Signet (Penguin Group), 2012 Book Source: Public library As an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, Dillon Slater had one of the most dangerous jobs in the military. Now, he’s enjoying the pace of life in Shelter Bay, where he teaches high school physics…. Read more »
Description: There’s more than one way to be powerful . . . It is during a routine school project that Abby Silva — sixteen and nearly friendless — makes a startling discovery: She is descended from women who were accused of witchcraft back in 1600s Salem. And when Abby visits… Read more »
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature/meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. This week’s topic is Top Ten Books On My Spring 2013 TBR list! Here they are, in no particular order. Some of these are new, and some haven’t been released yet. One is several years… Read more »
Categories: memoir; inspirationPublisher: B&H Publishing Group, 2012 (orig. published 2000)Book source: Public library The Vow tells the story of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, the real-life couple whose love and marriage inspired the movie of the same name. Barely two months after their honeymoon, both Kim and Krickitt were in a… Read more »
