First Impressions The first thing I think of when I hear “Identical Strangers” is Dumas’ famed Man in the Iron Mask. This is what prompted me to choose The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier. Impressions While Reading My thought process was even confirmed by du Maurier when she states in chapter two when Jean and […]
Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. This week I went to a Grease sing-along. The movie is […]
I haven’t participated in a classic spin in quite a while but needing a good kick in the pants to get motivated I figured would be the perfect opportunity. Rules: Pick twenty books that you’ve got left to read from your Classics Club List. Try to challenge yourself: list five you are dreading/hesitant to read, […]
Why I picked it up: I loved Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King and wanted to continue on with Hodges ‘ unconventional crime-solving with Finders Keepers. First Impression: It was a set up for a “creepy crawly” will Morris Bellamy stop with Rothstein? Where could this story lead? In other words, I was drawn in with […]
A short announcement for the Daphne du Maurier blog tour schedule. I have had two marvelous bloggers joining me on my exploration of the author. August 18th: Life, the Universe and Cats reviews My Cousin Rachel August 25th She is too fond of Books (Me) reviews The Scapegoat August 28th: Bemused Bookworm reviews Rebecca Perhaps […]
Bout of Books starts today, it is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 17th and runs through Sunday, August 23rd in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, giveaways, […]
Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. When I was kid I spent five years in retainers and […]
I hope to start a monthly feature for reading plans I have during the coming month. So far, despite the fact that it is Austen in August hosted by Adam at Roof Beam Reader I have been focusing on Dickens, in the form of Masterpiece Theater for which I have recently become addicted to. I […]
First Impressions In big named cases, such as Casey Anthony and Scott Peterson, it is usually the accused and not the victim who is remembered. This is the premise of The Meursault Investigation by Kamel Daoud. The novel gives a name to “The Arab” and who’s story is finally told by his brother debunking Meursault’s […]
First Impressions Bad Wolf by Nele Neuhaus could be described as a Dr Phil episode on child abuse. It is disturbing, yet a train wreck that one cannot tear away from. Impressions While Reading Pia and Oliver are back and just as sharp as ever with a nail-biting crime at hand. The novel had me […]