Once again, I’ve fallen behind with updating my blog. The last couple of weeks have been a bit hectic. I was on vacation for a week and then came home and had to deal with a death in the family so, unfortunately, blogging has been the last thing on my … Continue reading
“To Isis worshippers, Princess Selene and her twin brother Helios embody the divine celestial pair who will bring about a Golden Age. But when Selene’s parents are vanquished by Rome, her auspicious birth becomes a curse. Trapped in an empire that reviles her heritage and suspects her faith, the young … Continue reading
Something that I really struggled with this year, more than my previous 22 years, was being envious or jealous of those around me. Whenever a friend or family member had it good, as much as I wanted to be happy for them, I couldn’t help but I wonder why I … Continue reading
Date started: August 19, 2012 Date finished: August 29, 2012 “Since their mother’s death, Tip and Teddy Doyle have been raised by their loving, possessive, and ambitious father. As the former mayor of Boston, Bernard Doyle wants to see his sons in politics, a dream the boys have never shared. … Continue reading
With only 122 days left in 2012 (how time flies!), I thought it would be good idea for me to set some goals for the last third of the year. Setting goals has been very hit or miss for me in the past, but I’m confident that I will be … Continue reading
Date started: August 10, 2012 Date finished: August 19, 2012 The Imperfectionists tells the stories of the employees of an English-language international newspaper based in Italy. My rating: 3/10 The title really does tell you all you need to know about this novel — it’s about a group of people … Continue reading
Date started: August 4, 2012 Date finished: August 7, 2012 Nick Dunne’s wife, Amy, goes missing on the day of their fifth anniversary. There are signs of a struggle in the house, but the scene doesn’t look quite right. As everyone tries to figure out what happened to Amy, Nick … Continue reading
Date started: July 17, 2012 Date finished: July 24, 2012 Child of the Morning is a historical fiction novel about the life of Hatshepsut, the “forgotten female pharaoh” of Ancient Egypt. My rating: 9/10 I’ll admit that I am biased when it comes to novels about Ancient Egypt, but when the … Continue reading
Date started: July 8, 2012 Date finished: July 8, 2012 “Crippled in his right arm and leg, Aaron spent his childhood fending off a sister who wants to manage him. So when he meets Dorothy, a plain, outspoken, self-dependent young woman, she is like a breath of fresh air. Unhesitatingly … Continue reading
Date started: June 25, 2012 Date finished: July 6, 2012 “Everyone knows about the immaculate conception and the crucifixion. But what happened to Jesus between the manger and the Sermon on the Mount? In this hilarious and bold new novel, the acclaimed author Moore shares the greatest story never told: … Continue reading
