Do You Read Horror?
With Halloween around the corner, scary books and movies are more prominent than usual. Do you read horror? Stephen King or other authors?
View ArticleStill Taking Votes for the Best Book of 2012
Be sure to weigh in on the best book of the year and see what others have chosen.
View ArticleNovember Book Releases
If you are in America, half of you will be really happy and half will be really disappointed after tomorrow's election. Whether you need to escape or just something new to focus on, these November Book...
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Ken Follett's Winter of the World
I loved Fall of Giants, the first book in Ken Follett's Century Trilogy. But every one of the 980 pages of Winter of the World made me wonder if I had misjudged his writing ability back in 2010. Find...
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Worst Books of 2012
2012 was a year in which I liked almost everything I read...of course I purposely avoided Jodi Picoult and Fifty Shades of Grey, both of which I knew would make me want to pull my hair out. Still,...
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Books to Give as Gifts
The holidays are approaching, and whether you need a hostess gift or something to put under the tree for a family member, a book can be a great choice. Here are some of the best books from 2012 to give...
View ArticleShare Tips for Book Clubs
If you are part of a successful book club, take a few minutes to help others learn from your experience. Share tips for making a book club strong and your article could be featured here.
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Help, Thanks, Wow by Anne Lamott
As we enter a time of giving thanks in the U.S., you might be inclined to think more about Who we are thanking and the overall role of God and prayer. Anne Lamott's new book, Help, Thanks, Wow: the...
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Funny Holiday Books
Need to lighten the mood as you enter the next month? Here are some funny holiday books to help you laugh and enjoy the season more.Cover Photo Courtesy Hachette Book Group
View ArticleAirport Reads
This is one of the busiest travel days of the year. Want a cheap, entertaining book that you should be able to find in the terminal or easily download? Here are some good airport reads from the past...
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Inspirational Books
As one year winds down and you prepare to begin another, perhaps you are looking for inspiration. These inspirational books have good stories and are easy reads. Most should be easily available at your...
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In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner
In the Shadow of the Banyan is not just one of the best debut novels of 2012, it is one of the best books of 2012. Period. I finished this book over the weekend and am still reeling. It inspired the...
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The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
Are you willing to stick with a book that starts slow if you know it all comes together in the end? That's what is required for readers of J.K. Rowling's first adult novel, The Casual Vacancy.Read a...
View ArticleBooks to Lighten Your Soul
When the nightly news feels dark and overwhelming, and the nights are long, what books help lift you up? Right now I am reading The Hobbit in anticipation of seeing the movie, and it is reminding me...
View ArticleWhat was Your Favorite Movie Based on a Book this Year?
Here is a list of some of the big book-based films. There are others, of course. What was your favorite?
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Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Sometimes a kids' book is good enough that it deserves a shout out in the adult book review world. Wonder is that kind of book. If you or your book club are looking for a book with a good story and...
View ArticleWere There Books Under Your Tree?
If you celebrate Christmas, did you receive any books as gifts? Share what they are and which ones you will dig into first! Merry Christmas!
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Best Books of 2012
Here is a recap of the best books of the year in case you need ideas for using bookstore gift cards or finding travel reads.Cover Photo Courtesy Dutton Juvenile
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Happy New Year of Books!
As you prepare to jump into 2013, check out this look into the books that are expected to be popular in the new year:2013 Book Release CalendarCover Photo Courtesy Knopf
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January Reads
It is too early to tell what the book trends will be for 2013, but this month starts with some exciting reads.January Book Release CalendarCover Photo Courtesy Dutton
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