Archives for the ‘50 book challenge’ Category

Book Review | Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery

By Mrs S • Jul 23rd, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Celebrating 100 years of Anne, Challenges, Reviews, Series Challenge 2, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, Young Adult

Montgomery continues to weave a great tale that makes for a comfortable read - and even throws in a little romance!



Book Review | Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen

By Mrs S • Jul 20th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing

This is a vivid and insightful look at the human psyche, mental illness and our definitions of the sane and insane.



Book Review | Matrimony by Josh Henkin

By Mrs S • Jul 19th, 2008 • Category: 3 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing

In a novel that spans twenty years and several cities Henkin covers some hard-hitting issues, including breast cancer, infidelity and divorce.



Book Review | The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

By Mrs S • Jul 15th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing

Woven into a condensed history of Afghanistan is a tale of friendship and compassion, of honesty and betrayal. It veers from heartbreaking to heartwarming and at times had me literally holding my breath in anticipation of what might come next.



Book Review | No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay

By Mrs S • Jul 15th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008)

This is a superb summer read - if you have a long flight or road trip ahead of you then this will definitely help you pass the time - just don’t try reading it in the departure lounge… you might miss your flight!



Book Review | Problogger: Secrets for blogging your way to a six-figure income by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett

By Mrs S • Jul 10th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews

If you are new to blogging - or would like to move your blog to another level - and perhaps earn enough to quit your day job then you should buy yourself a copy of this very informative book.



Book Review | Dear John by Norma L. Betz

By Mrs S • Jul 10th, 2008 • Category: 4 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008), Young Adult

This is a heartwarming tale packed with historic drama and great friendship - with a sprinkle of romance and a dramatic twist. Suitable for adults and young adults alike you should give this book a try if you are interested in American history - or you are an animal lover.



Book Review | The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell

By Mrs S • Jul 9th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, tl;dr

O’Farrell uses compelling prose and a fractured structure to draw the reader in and then reveal the clues which when pieced together reveal a shocking secret.



Book Review | The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne

By Mrs S • Jul 5th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing

This is a story about a time in history most of us would like to forget - but that we should be forced to remember - and the terrible things that can happen when people keep secrets from each other…



Book Review | Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery

By Mrs S • Jul 3rd, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Celebrating 100 years of Anne, Reviews, Series Challenge 2, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, Young Adult

Once again Montgomery has delivered a delightful novel that has stood the test of time