Archive for February, 2010
Looking for Some Leads
I’ve been thinking lately about some folks I’d like to interview for Buried Under Books, authors but also some other folks like agents and publicists. It might also be nice to interview some people that have nothing to do with the book world except that they are readers—that’s practically a must or they wouldn’t even [...]
February 28, 2010
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Book Review: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
The Reader Bernhard Schlink Vintage Books, 2008 ISBN 0307473465 Mass Market Paperback When 15-year-old Michael Berg discovers an older woman willing to become his lover, he thinks he’s the student. Yet, intimacy with Hanna comes with one condition–he’s got to read to her first. Michael never thought much about this odd form of foreplay until [...]
February 26, 2010
Tags: mystery, post-WWII historical, suspense, Vintage Books Posted in: Full Reviews No Comments
Road Weary
Annie and I left Richmond Monday morning, heading for Florida, a little for vacation but mostly so Annie can check out a couple of areas of the state she wants to move to this summer. We drove through a whole state’s worth of rain (North Carolina) on the first leg and arrived in Savannah not [...]
February 25, 2010
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Book Review: Margarita Nights by Phyllis Smallman
Margarita Nights Phyllis Smallman McArthur & Company ISBN 1552786994 Trade Paperback Some women just pick the wrong guy to fall in love with.  Sherri Travis is one.  She loves Jimmy Travis.  I’m not sure why.  He is a golf pro from a better social class than Sherri, and he tends to get into all kinds [...]
February 24, 2010
Tags: bartender, Florida, McArthur & Company, mystery Posted in: Full Reviews No Comments
Sisters in Crime in Richmond?
Not so many years ago, fictional female characters were frequently the victims of graphic sadism and women writers were treated as less than equal to their male counterparts throughout the mystery field. They were rarely nominated for awards and their books weren’t being reviewed at a percentage rate comparable to their participation in the field. [...]
February 23, 2010
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Teeny Reviews X 3
The Telltale Turtle Joyce & Jim Lavene Midnight Ink, 2008 ISBN 0738712264 Trade Paperback Pet psychic Mary Catherine is a widow with panache and a successful radio show. Then, one day, she hears the thoughts of an animal in distress and discovers a turtle with the body of his murdered owner. Unfortunately, turtles don’t have [...]
February 22, 2010
Tags: animals, cozy, hardboiled, Midnight Ink, mystery, noir, nonfiction, reference, regional travel, Richmond Discoveries, Scribner Book Company Posted in: Teeny Reviews No Comments
Indies Rock!
I love being an independent business owner. Obviously, I wish we hadn’t had to close the storefront, that this economy hadn’t been messing with so many of us the last couple of years, but I’m glad my daughter Annie and I took the plunge, the leap of faith. Being an indy has made me so [...]
February 21, 2010
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Book Review: The Sound of Building Coffins by Louis Maistros
The Sound of Building Coffins Louis Maistros Toby Press, 2009 ISBN 1592642551 Hardcover I first read the first 5000 words of “The Sound of Building Coffins” as part of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards in 2008. Â If I had the rest of the book, I would have finished reading right then. Â As it was, those [...]
February 20, 2010
Tags: dark fantasy/horror, historical, New Orleans, Toby Press Posted in: Full Reviews No Comments
Book Review: The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent
The Heretic’s Daughter Kathleen Kent Back Bay Books, 2009 ISBN 031602449X Trade Paperback For me there are numerous mysteries of life, most of which involve how we humans treat other humans (and animals). My list includes but is not limited to: Inhumane treatment of American Indians; Slavery; and The Salem witch trials. How could our [...]
February 18, 2010
Tags: 17th century, Back Bay Books, historical fiction, Massachusetts, Salem witch trials Posted in: Full Reviews No Comments
When Learning Sort of Sneaks Up on You
Returning guest blogger, Kathleen Delaney, talks about what she learns from books. Last night I watched Julie and Julia. Again. The first time I watched it with an eight year old and a six year old. I got more out of it last night. I’ve been a Julia Child fan for years. I guess that’s [...]
February 16, 2010
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