Publisher: Random House

Review: On The Pulse of Morning

Review: On The Pulse of Morning

I was excited to read this.  I hope my political views do not taint this review. Prior to On the Pulse of Morning I had only read I know Why The Caged Bird Sings, which I enjoyed, but had never ventured into her poetry.  Maya Angelou’s poem was beautiful, a flow of thought-provoking inspirational words. […]

Posted September 25, 2013 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Review: Enon

Review: Enon

I read Tinkers several years ago and loved it.  Paul Harding’s story has beautiful prose and a fascinating storyline.  Although, I believe my interest in the novel was due to the fact that its main character, George Crosby is epileptic, a subject that I am interested in. Enon is elegantly written and reread sentences due […]

Posted September 4, 2013 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Book Review: The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb

Book Review: The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb

There is a woman behind every man.  An amazing woman.  That’s what The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb is about, Mercy Lavinia “Vinnie” Bump, the wife of Tom Thumb. Most know of Tom Thumb through a cute fairy tale or a Disney production, but not the real story.  That is what I like about Melanie […]

Posted January 30, 2013 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Book Review: I Am Half-Sick of Shadows

Book Review: I Am Half-Sick of Shadows

I felt I Am Half-Sick of Shadows had a little Sunset Boulevard vibe to it, only Flavia is not found in a swimming pool.   Phyllis Wyvern, while still pretty and popular on screen has started to age and watches old silent pictures of herself during her “hay day”.  Unfortunately, the film reels are how she […]

Posted December 14, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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Book Review: French Lessons

Book Review: French Lessons

I can say one positive thing for French Lessons, it was a fast read, but that’s about all.  The back cover proclaimed it as a “page-turner” I do agree with that but not for the same reason, which to be rid of the horrid story! I knew it was a romance but was expecting a […]

Posted September 24, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 2 Comments
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Review: The Phantom Tollbooth

Review: The Phantom Tollbooth

This has been labeled as a modern classic filled with word play being compared to the likes of Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of Oz.  I’d say this was all correct.   Milo, like Dorothy meets many strange characters on his way to Dictionopolis such as Tock, the watchdog and The Humbug, an over […]

Posted May 27, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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Review: Kings Of The Earth

Review: Kings Of The Earth

The novel is told from various points of view flashing back to their childhood in the 30s to 1990 with the murder in question.  Through this, the reader grasps a better understanding for the boys, leading to what could have been the motive and that Audie and Creed were victims themselves. I have mixed feelings […]

Posted November 20, 2010 by Whitney in Review / 4 Comments
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Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin

Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin

“Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and having nothing to do…” Alice Liddell’s story does not begin on this “golden afternoon” but this particular day defines her as “Alice”. Melanie Benjamin has brought The real Alice’s life to light beautifully. Mr. Liddell is the Dean of […]

Posted August 26, 2010 by Whitney in Review / 9 Comments
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Do you know what I’m going to do Next Saturday?

Do you know what I’m going to do Next Saturday?

Review “Do you know what I’m going to do next Saturday?  Well, Sir…let me tell you!  I’m going to do some things no one ever did before.” And thus beginnings this original and humorous children’s book, aptly titled Do you know what I’m going to do next Saturday. This Saturday consists of mostly eating (because […]

Posted April 24, 2010 by Whitney in Review / 6 Comments
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