Just Because

Some books sound too good to pass up. If I had all the time in the world, I wouldn’t be able to get to all of them. The following are books that I have read very good reviews about but certainly haven’t read. I will read Memory Piece soon because I’m going to facilitate the discussion in one of my book club. If you find

It’s Awards Time!

In a month or so there will be numerous articles in which publications and other media sources share their picks for Best Book, Best Fiction, Best Non-Fiction, etc. The Booker Prize and Nation Book Award have already been announced. In case you missed it, read the following: Let’s hear it for James by Percival Everett. Most people are not surprised by the choice for the

The Tipping Point Revisited

Let me ask you this– Where were you and what were you doing 25 years ago this time of year? That would have been the year 2000. It was the year that Malcolm Gladwell published his well-known book The Tipping Point. This book made quite a splash and catapulted Gladwell to fame as a writer. The phrase ‘the tipping point’ became part of our everyday

Authors Making Their Debut

And ‘no’, I don’t mean that they are being presented to society. They have published their first book! That is very special for them and for us because the books listed below have been reviewed by many readers who overwhelmingly enjoyed them. Here they are: Welcome to the Hynam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum This book has caused a real sensation in Korea. It has already

What you don’t know

Very often in history, there are women whose role is either forgotten or entirely erased. In the past few years, however, we have seen a spate of books written by authors whose purpose is bring to life some of these women. The following books do just that and are worth your consideration. Enjoy! A Pair of Wings by Carole Hopson is a book that will

When in Rome…..

I came across the following article that appeared in a recent copy of The Guardian. Ardent readers will appreciate!! A would-be burglar in Rome was caught after stopping to read a book on Greek mythology in the middle of a theft, Italian media reports. The 38-year-old reportedly gained access to a flat in the Italian capital’s Prati district via the balcony but became distracted after

An Interesting Look into the Past

It’s amazing what one can find by being a member of Facebook–lost friends, recipes, and sometimes a worthy bit of info. The information below is based entirely on an article that appeared on my Facebook feed from a group entitled English Literature. But first, take a look at the picture below to guess what the article is about…. So, what did you think? A girl

An Easy Quiz

Below are well-known “Last Lines of Novels.” See if you can identify the novel. This is embarrassingly easy, by the way. 2. “I got to light out for the Territory ahead of the rest, because Aunt Sally she’s going to adopt me and sivilize me, and I can’t stand it.  I been there before.”  3. “But I don’t think us feel old at all.  And