I wasnβt thinking about rescue when my grandmotherβs letter came — Among the Lesser Gods, Margo Catts. You know youβre in for a good read when the first line captures your attention. Iβm reminded of the importance of first lines…
Bekky
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Amy Schumer is labeled a βsex comicβ because she writes jokes that discuss sexual activity which, apparently, sets her apart from her male counterparts who frequently talk about sex. Like any woman in the spotlight, sheβs had her fair share…
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I picked up Jodi Picoultβs Small Great Things because I know she can draw me into a story about contemporary issues with characters I can connect and identify with. Iβve read all of Picoultβs novels with an exception of one…
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I am a knitting addict. There is yarn in nearly every room in my apartment. My cats adore yarn (my lil one, Pyrite, has an unfortunate, exquisite taste in the yarn he wants to chew on). There are baskets with…
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Book ReviewsLiterary FictionSci-Fi/Fantasy
Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane
by Bekkyby BekkyThere are some books that should just be read aloud. Thatβs how weβre meant to hear stories — itβs etched into our linguistic history since we first tried to explain the phenomena around us with elaborate stories of gods, goddesses,…
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You can always count on libraries to challenge their patrons. The Cincinnati Public Library put together this awesome infographic book challenge for 2016 and I had to share. Here’s what I’m thinking for my challenge: Read a book written more…