Hello Book Fiends of Bloglandia! I almost thought this month was going to be a triple dose of non-fiction. But leave it to Agatha Christie to beat out the competition with a clever little mystery. Overall, I had another fairly "meh" month of reading. Nothing was truly awful, but nothing blew me out of … Continue reading February’s Top Three Reads: Cow Vaginas, Travel Antics, and Little Grey Cells
January’s Top Three Reads: Hilarious History, Madcap Mystery, and Hungry Bins
Hello Book Fiends of Bloglandia! I'll be honest, I came across a lot of "meh" books this month and a few downright awful ones. It was almost enough to make me want to shred my library card. Kidding, just kidding... That would be sacrilegious to a book nerd! Luckily, my faith in the book … Continue reading January’s Top Three Reads: Hilarious History, Madcap Mystery, and Hungry Bins
Do You Hang Out With Old Friends? (Re-Reading Books)
Hello Book Nerds of Bloglandia! Okay, I know some of the followers of this blog are complete book addicts. Which means, if you're like me, you've got a To Read List that's nearly as long as the world's longest fingernails (that's over 42 feet, by the way... cringe fact of the day). Which also means … Continue reading Do You Hang Out With Old Friends? (Re-Reading Books)
Some Zombie Owls for the Book Nerds, Perhaps?
Hello Book Nerds of Bloglandia! After the disastrous state things were in last week on my writing desk, it's time to get going on something new I had planned for the blog this year. Or rather, something old. Those of you who've been scrolling through my posts for a while (probably in search of cat … Continue reading Some Zombie Owls for the Book Nerds, Perhaps?
My Good Intentions Are Around Here Somewhere
Happy New Year Bloglandia! Okay, I did have good intentions of starting this blog in a new direction for the new year. But then this happened.... And because I doubt I have many archaeologists following this blog, let me explain what you're seeing in that midden heap formerly known as my desk. All that … Continue reading My Good Intentions Are Around Here Somewhere
Writing Update, Now with More Opinion Polls!
Hello Bloglandia! It's been quite a while since I've bothered to share a writing update with you, so, whether you like it or not, I figured now was as good a time as any for a little news. Plus, I need your thoughts on something...namely, my next project. That's right, YOU could help me decide … Continue reading Writing Update, Now with More Opinion Polls!
And Now a Word from Our Sponsors
Hello Bloglandia! Is it just me or does this time of year always seem to be filled with that "what's next?" feeling? Maybe it's because it's when as kids (in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway) we geared up for a new school year, but for me September still has that vibe of launching into a few months filled with … Continue reading And Now a Word from Our Sponsors
August’s Top Three Reads – Sleuthing Sheep, Chilly Sci-Fi, and Series Splendor
Hello Book Lovers of Bloglandia! I don't know about you, but August was an absolute whirlwind of reading for me. First, it was the final month of my local library's Summer Reading Program, which meant it was a race to get as many entries in as possible as the grand prize drawing approaches. Second, I … Continue reading August’s Top Three Reads – Sleuthing Sheep, Chilly Sci-Fi, and Series Splendor
July’s Top Reads: Spiders, Murders, and Monkeys
Hello Book Lovers of Bloglandia! Boy oh boy was July a mixed bag of reading. There were some true standouts (below), some that were "almost" terrific, and a couple that had me wanting to rip my hair out. Those two would be How to Solve A Murder (which should have been titled, How to Blather … Continue reading July’s Top Reads: Spiders, Murders, and Monkeys
Tammie Painter 