So, it's time once again for the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril V Challenge! Ok, so I'm a little late since it actually started September 1st, but there's still plenty of time to join if you're interested! What is the R.I.P. Challenge? According to Carl of Stainless Steel Droppings: “It was a dark and stormy night…” Or… Continue reading R.I.P. V Challenge
Category: Books
Homer’s Odyssey Out in Paperback
Homer's Odyssey, by Gwen Cooper, was released in paperback edition yesterday. It's a wonderful story of Homer, an amazing cat who has been blind since he was two-weeks old. Homer’s Odyssey is the once-in-a-lifetime story of an extraordinary cat and his human companion. It celebrates the refusal to accept limits—on love, ability, or hope against… Continue reading Homer’s Odyssey Out in Paperback
The 2009 Support Your Local Library Challenge
The 2009 Support Your Local Library Challenge ** The first challenge is to read 12 books from your local library in 2009. ** The second is to read 25 books from your local library in 2009. ** The third is to read 50 books from your local library in 2009. You decide which one of… Continue reading The 2009 Support Your Local Library Challenge
2009 Young Adult Book Challenge
Guidelines for 2009 Young Adult Book Challenge 1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate. 2. Read 12 Young Adult novels. No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed. 3. Challenge begins… Continue reading 2009 Young Adult Book Challenge
R.I.P. III – Book 4
On Tuesday I finished The Ghost Writer by John Harwood. As his first novel, I found the story to be very well written with several ghost stories embedded throughout the main plot. The story follows Gerard, who lives with his controlling and somewhat paranoid mother. She was always very secretive about her childhood, and by… Continue reading R.I.P. III – Book 4