I did not like this book. I don’t think I’ll do a regular review, because considering it’s a book of short stories, most of my criteria won’t work so well and I admit I haven’t read all the stories in it.
But.
I did not like it and it was a great disappointment; I was so sure [...]
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A cardinal rule of life: as soon as you notice something, it shows up everywhere. I found religion discussed in-depth in Evolution, Me, & Other Freaks of Nature, and now here I am reading another book with a religious sub-plot, although this one doesn’t get into the subject nearly as much as Evolution does.
What Would Emma [...]
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This just in: I got toothpaste on my work shirt.
Doh.
Anyway, that’s not what I came to talk about. Came to alert you guys about something music-related that you may or may not know about yet – AOL’s full CD listening party. Each week over at AOL a few new release albums are listed for your [...]
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Today’s review is of a book published a few years back – 2003 – by Hilary McKay. Saffy’s Angel, a middle grade novel about the Casson family, specifically Saffron (Saffy), who discovers she’s adopted and, with the help of her often-arguing friend, sets off to find her “angel” – the one thing her grandpa left [...]
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This is my first ‘in my mailbox’ post and will prove to be very short.
Very short indeed.
This week I bought Evolution, Me, & Other Freaks of Nature, which is pretty much awesome.
And I received (in my mailbox! from BookMooch!) Saffy’s Angel. Review forthcoming.
I may head out to the bookstore later today if my mom pays me back [...]
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Note to self, and any other readers out there who are also aspiring writers – find the time to read through the comments on this post. It promises to be quite interesting, probably enlightening. (And yes, I voted on that one. Can any of you guess which way I went?)
Also: if you’re a writer or [...]
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I’m in need of music recommendations.
Please.
My ipod needs some fresh tracks bobbing around in there.
Any suggestions?
Please?
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My thing is quotes. I see myself and my life reflected in them all to often. Other times I just like them. They make me laugh.
Here’s some now, and these are in the category of MAYBE SOMEONE CAN USE THIS ADVICE…
“Get beyond his eyes and his smile and the sheen of his hair — look [...]
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Love this.
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