Ronni Robinson’s memoir, Out of the Pantry, is set mostly in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. On the outside Robinson’s home during childhood may have seemed normal; however, there was something missing that may have led to Robinson’s binge eating. Her parents provided the necessities – food, shelter, clothing. Apparently, they were not warm and cuddly.Continue reading “Out of the Pantry: #bookreview”
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Books on the #Alreadyread List: Part 15
1. Lord of the Flies. I liked this book, except that Piggy reminds me of myself. We’re so annoying. https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=which-lord–flies-character-are-you_1 2. Lose the Cape: Never Will I Ever 3. Love at First Spray. 4. Love in the Time of Cholera. Excellent book. Would read 100 more times. 5. Love Reimagined: #bookreview 6. Venators: #bookreview 7.Continue reading “Books on the #Alreadyread List: Part 15”
Behind Every Lie: #bookreview
Behind Every Lie by Christina McDonald is set in Seattle and London as well as in the past and present. One minute Eva Hansen is having dinner with her mother, Kat, and in the next scene she is waking up in the hospital. Eva soon finds out that her mother has been killed but sheContinue reading “Behind Every Lie: #bookreview”
8 Books on the #AlreadyRead List: Part 14
Goodreads Kite Runner. Amazing book. Highly recommend. Would read for the 2nd time and risk feeling heartbroken again. The Less than Spectacular Times of Henry Milch. A Lesson Before Dying. Would and should read again. Excellent book. Lie Down with Lions. I love everything that I have read by Ken Follett. His books are intimidatingContinue reading “8 Books on the #AlreadyRead List: Part 14”
Malraux and the Midnight Organ Fight: #bookreview
There is an escaped San Quentin prisoner on the loose and the bodies are starting to pike up. Is the convicted felon responsible or is someone framing him? Malraux and the Midnight Organ Fight by Alex Green set in Outer Sunset, a neighborhood in San Francisco. Weston and Malraux were best friends and world famousContinue reading “Malraux and the Midnight Organ Fight: #bookreview”
10 Books on the #AlreadyRead List
Inferno. Should read it again. I read it 20 or more years ago so . . . . it’s all a blur. The Inheritance Games Jane Austen Ruined My Life Jazz. Toni Morrison is one of my favorite authors. You should all read everything by Toni Morrison. Jerkwater Josephine Baker’s Last Dance The Joy LuckContinue reading “10 Books on the #AlreadyRead List”
10 Books on the #AlreadyRead List. Part 12
How to Love a Jamaican. Great book. Howard’s End. I probably liked this book. Honestly, I don’t remember. The Hunger Games. Loved this whole series. Didn’t think we’d be so close to living the story so soon. I Am Malala. Excellent book. Highly recommend! I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. This book is definitelyContinue reading “10 Books on the #AlreadyRead List. Part 12”
10 Books on the #AlreadyRead List. Part 11
Heart of the Matter. Heavy Tales. The Help. Definitely worth reading. Is it better than the movie? I haven’t seen the movie. I do love Viola Davis. Her Dear & Loving Husband. Here on Earth. I liked the book at the time of reading. However, I’m not sure if I could read it again afterContinue reading “10 Books on the #AlreadyRead List. Part 11”
10 Books on the #AlreadyRead List. Part 9
The Girl Without Skin. The Glass Castle. Go Ask Alice. I read this book when I was about 12 years old. Maybe it’s not for every 12 year old. However, after reading this book, I was never really tempted to do drugs or run away from home. If nothing else, I wanted to learn fromContinue reading “10 Books on the #AlreadyRead List. Part 9”
10 Books on the #AlreadyRead Shelf. Part 6
The Witch’s Ambitions Trilogy. The Council. Crossing in Time. Just finished last week. Book review coming soon. Curva Peligrosa. The Da Vinci Code. I liked the book and the movie. A Dance with Dragons. Loved all of the whole Game of Thrones series. Daughter of Fortune. Worthy of multiple readings. Daughter of the Sun. DejaContinue reading “10 Books on the #AlreadyRead Shelf. Part 6”
