Review & Giveaway: The Raising

The Raising By Laura Kasischke (Harper Perennial, Paperback, 9780062004789, March 2011, 496pp.) The Short of It: I found myself eagerly picking it up although I felt absolutely no affection for any of the characters. The Rest of It: I can’t say too much about the plot or I’ll give something away but this was an odd, [...]

Review & Giveaway: The Four Ms. Bradwells

The Four Ms. Bradwells By Meg Waite Clayton (Ballantine Books, Hardcover, 9780345517081, March 2011, 336pp.) The Short of It: A pending Supreme Court appointment and a secret which could ruin it all. How much are friends willing to sacrifice in order to keep things under wraps? The Rest of It: Lainey, Mia, Betts and Ginger [...]

Review & Giveaway: The Murderer’s Daughters

The Murderer’s Daughters By Randy Susan Meyers (St. Martin’s Griffin, Paperback, 9780312674434, February 2011, 310pp.) The Short of It: An impressive, fictional debut that had me in tears at one point. Beautifully told, sad at times yet ultimately hopeful. The Rest of It: The murder of Lulu’s mother and the near murder of her younger [...]

Review, Book Tour & Giveaway: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life By Barbara Kingsolver HarperCollins April 2008 400pp The Short of It: This is a life-changing book for anyone who has ever stopped to think about where food comes from. Not preachy, just wonderful. The Rest of It: Barbara Kingsolver is known for the many books she’s written. [...]

Review, Book Tour & Giveaway: Naked in Eden

Naked in Eden: My Adventure and Awakening in the Australian Rainforest By Robin Easton Health Communications, Inc. September 2010 384pp The Short of It: Naked in Eden is a personal journey of self-discovery that reminds us of the beauty that can be found in an unplugged world. The Rest of It: Robin Easton, mildly autistic [...]

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