Nothing like a list to get motivated, right? Thanks to the wonder of social media sharing, I recently came across a meaty 2016 Reading Challenge list. The checklist items are broad – allowing individual users to choose their own books. <– Here’s
Ways of Going Home
Ways of Going Home by Alejandro Zambra was short. That was the first thing I noticed – it was a small book. Apparently, Zambra’s previous two books were also super-short. There are three or four stories contained in the book,
Nightmare’s Daughter by Aurora Smith
[This giveaway has ended. Thanks for participating!] The second title by author Aurora Smith is as good as the first (My Stupid Girl), with vibrant characters and that saucy, snappy tone so enjoyable in Smith’s first novel. In Nightmare’s Daughter, Smith
New Giveaway and Updates
I’m giving away an ARC (advanced reader copy) of The Rosie Project – a delightful story about quirky love (the best kind). My review for the book, as well as giveaway details can be found here: http://raereads.com/rosie-project/ — I finished
Rosie Project
I received this ARC from Simon & Schuster via a GoodReads giveaway. Here’s Graeme Simsion’s website. — Here are my short notes for this book: “weird nice classic trope with twist” I will attempt to expound, but please let that
Marriage Bureau
Thanks for all who participated in the giveaway! Stay tuned for more. Three words: Uh. Dor. Uh. Bull. Ok, four. I got carried away. The Marriage Bureau for Rich People, by Farahad Zama and published in 2010, is the story
Mountains Echoed
So, I graduated from my Master’s program in May (woo hoo!) and extremely promptly went to work. I kinda’ hit the ground running which has meant all my “summer catch up” stuff got pushed off a bit until I settled
Russian Concubine
I know, it seems like this post is going to be insanely interesting. It’s a book review. I have not become a trick-turning Russian overnight. Guy version: Not for men. Gal version: It’s a fun read. If you go into
Guards! Guards!
Guards! Guards! (by Terry Pratchett) was the latest feature in my audiobook queue. I listened to it on my last few runs. And while I was doing dishes. And on the flight out to the frozen tundra. And in my
Rebecca
Spoilers. Beware. Man Review: Don’t bother reading the book, but watch the movie. Regular Review: Rebecca, by Daphne Du Maas;dfladfj (I’m too lazy too look up the last name), started out as a Jane Austen kinda tale. A less than awesomely