It’s not everything, but it’s a lot. Ancient and modern, classical and just plain fun. From a rollercoaster ride to a sleek motorcycle. From the roads to a bridge and a dam. The music we make, things we fashion with… Read More ›
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Need something to read? Like mysteries? How about the classics? These are some of the amazing values you can get free or for very short money from Amazon.These are currently available. You can’t beat the prices, so if you’re a… Read More ›
MURDER AND MURK – THE BONES OF PARIS, LAURIE R. KING
The Bones of Paris A Novel of Suspense By Laurie R. King Random House Publishing Group – Bantam Dell Publication Date: September 10, 2013 Set in a strange world of weirdos, artists, authors and perverts in post World War I Paris,… Read More ›
The Testament of Mary — Audible.com — Meryl Streep, Narrator
The Testament of Mary by Colm Toibin This is another in a long line of alternate versions of the life of Jesus Christ. This one is written as if by Jesus’ mother, Mary. As a book, it suffers from not being… Read More ›
Daily Prompt: Bookworms in a Bookish Home
Photographers, artists, poets: show us BOOKS. And here are books. Audio books. Hardcover books. Paperbacks. Kindles. Books for everyone in a home full of books. Related articles Bookworm confessions. (rantsofawitchgirl.wordpress.com) Stacking The Shelves – The Crazy Bookworm joins the fun… Read More ›
Haunted – Annabelle – Short fiction by Nancy Christie
This is a deeply touching story … a journey into the tormented soul of a young woman who has lost her way amidst her dreams and nightmares. Beautifully evoked by Nancy Christie, it is a tale that will haunt you. Annabelle… Read More ›
Tzu Hsi – The Last Empress and the Rape of China
Imperial Woman: The Story of the Last Empress of China, by Pearl Buck 456 pages – Open Road Media (On Kindle – May 21, 2013) This is the story of Tzu Hsi, a woman who rose from obscurity to rule first… Read More ›
Sandman Slim, Richard Kadrey (2009)
Sandman Slim is fantasy, horror, and mystery, gift-wrapped in a deliciously witty package. It’s got the cast of characters from Heaven, Hell and every place in between. Enough zombies, in various flavors, to satisfy anyone’s enthusiasm for gore. Enough violence to… Read More ›
My Alter Ego
– – – I am Maggie when Maggie is me. In fictional times, I depend on she Stepping into the breach To give me what I need. It’s her job, her reason for being. Indeed. – – – She’s endured… Read More ›
Rereading Earth Abides, by George R. Stewart
When I first read Earth Abides by George R. Stewart more than 40 years ago, it wasn’t newly published, but it was new to me. Unlike many other books I have read and forgotten, Earth Abides has stayed with me. I’ve returned to… Read More ›
FORTHEPROMPTLESS – AMPHIGORY: The Walrus and the Carpenter
Related articles ForThePromptless – S. 3, E. 3 – Amphigory (thequeencreative.wordpress.com) The lighter side of old age (hattie.typepad.com) Daily Prompt: Back to School to Get My Doctorate in Life (teepee12.com) 2013 Macavity Award Nominees (seattlemysteryblog.typepad.com) Moody (teepee12.com) Teddy My Bear… Read More ›
