Today at Book Expo one of the galleys I got was Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman. However – it’s not a traditionally galley – it’s an e-book download. I went ahead and downloaded it when I got home, and I have it open now. I almost started reading it. It’s just over… Continue reading Dilemma
Month: May 2009
Lisa See Event
Lisa See The Lisa See event last night was excellent. It’s wonderful to hear her speak about her books and the research that goes into them, and her family. I tried to scribble down notes to share with all of you, and sort of succeeded. I definitely don’t have anywhere close to everything that she… Continue reading Lisa See Event
Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
Shanghai Girls: A Novel Lisa See Last year I read Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, and then ran right out to get Peony in Love when I was finished. Since then I’ve been eagerly waiting for her latest book, Shanghai Girls, and was very happy to have an advance copy to read and review… Continue reading Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
My new job involves working with social media, and I’m now using Facebook and Twitter for both personal and work networking. I am really enjoying it – it’s very fun. However, I feel like my current Twitter account is unfocused. I was mainly using it to write about books and reading (much like this… Continue reading Twitter
Summer Reading List
This will be the 3rd summer that I’ve made a Summer Reading List of books to read. It’s not an all-inclusive list, I always leave myself room to choose other books as well. This summer I’m leaving myself a lot of room to choose. I want to read a lot of books this summer, so… Continue reading Summer Reading List
James Taylor at the Milwaukee Theatre
James Taylor Last year Emma and I decided we wanted to try hard to see James Taylor live in 2009. When his tour was announced, we were a little bummed that there were no east coast stops, or Michigan stops. I was willing to plan a visit to Michigan around a concert date, and if… Continue reading James Taylor at the Milwaukee Theatre
A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg
A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table Molly Wizenberg I heard many good things about A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg, and when I was shopping at Barnes and Noble while in Michigan I couldn’t resist it any longer. That was the first time I actually picked it up and flipped through… Continue reading A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg
Photo diary of my trip
Ryan had to stay in NY during my recent trip to Michigan and the road trip to Milwaukee, so I had fun keeping him updated on what I was up to by sending him photos from my iPhone. I think the collection is a decent summary of the trip – though it skews a little… Continue reading Photo diary of my trip
Update
Just wanted to post a quick update: I got back from Michigan late Sunday night, and have been pretty swamped since then. I still need to respond to many comments, and catch up on my neighbor’s posts. More posts will come soon, and I have lots of pictures from the trip. Planning on catching up… Continue reading Update
The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet by Reif Larsen
The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet Reif Larsen I love when I book I impulsively purchase out of the blue turns out to be a new favorite. The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet is probably not a perfect novel. I can imagine there are some persnickety readers who would not like certain aspects… Continue reading The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet by Reif Larsen
Goodbyes and Hellos
Today is my last day at my old job. I’m very sad to say goodbye to all my fabulous co-workers. Tonight I have a flight home to Michigan, where I’ll spend a long weekend with family and friends before starting my new job on Monday. I’m extremely excited for Saturday – my friend Emma and… Continue reading Goodbyes and Hellos
Paperback vs. Hardcover Covers
I have been wanting to read the novel Netherland by Joseph O’Neill for a while, and I was excited that the paperback release date is being move up from June, to tomorrow (due in large part to the popularity Barack Obama brought to the novel when he mentioned in an interview that he was reading… Continue reading Paperback vs. Hardcover Covers