It seems I should change the name of this blog to reader instead of writer. I seem to do much more of the former.
Currently, I am in training at BellaOnline as the new Mystery Books Editor. Very excited, and hopefully I will pass muster and become the permanent editor. I love what I am learning, and am excited for my possible future role on this site.
I will let you know when I hear official news!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
10 Hottest Selling Books of 2008
About.com lists the 10 hottest selling books of 2008. Although not all of the books were published in 2008, one was originally published in 2005, everyone of them sold like fire crackers for the 4th of July.
It is an interesting and eclectic list. Click here to read the blog post. I think you will find the comments interesting, especially about The Shack by William P. Young. The Shack and how it was published is a lesson in how not to give up.
The most interesting item was number 10 - Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich. No one said all the books were literary giants. As for me, must go pick this book up and catch up with Stephanie and friends.
What do you think? Have you read any of the books on the list? Are you surprised by what is selling?
It is an interesting and eclectic list. Click here to read the blog post. I think you will find the comments interesting, especially about The Shack by William P. Young. The Shack and how it was published is a lesson in how not to give up.
The most interesting item was number 10 - Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich. No one said all the books were literary giants. As for me, must go pick this book up and catch up with Stephanie and friends.
What do you think? Have you read any of the books on the list? Are you surprised by what is selling?
Thursday, December 11, 2008
USA Today Article - Books About Books
In a USA Today article, Bob Minzesheimer recommends five books about books.
Mr. Minzeheimer has chosen an interesting array of topics including a book about how the question of what kids should read turned into big business; another is a guide to what women read, after the two authors analyzed 600 books; and a third book takes a look at thirteen books that made a cultural difference in America.
Click on the link to the USA Today article for further information. All five of the suggested books sound interesting for anyone who enjoys a broader understanding of who reads what and why.
What books are on your reading list today?
Mr. Minzeheimer has chosen an interesting array of topics including a book about how the question of what kids should read turned into big business; another is a guide to what women read, after the two authors analyzed 600 books; and a third book takes a look at thirteen books that made a cultural difference in America.
Click on the link to the USA Today article for further information. All five of the suggested books sound interesting for anyone who enjoys a broader understanding of who reads what and why.
What books are on your reading list today?
Monday, December 1, 2008
Daily Dose of DailyLit.com Recap
Well, I wrote earlier this month about the daily dose of Pride and Prejudice I received as an email.
It is time to 'fess up and reveal the truth. I got so involved in the story that I spent last weekend clicking on next installment until I had read the whole book. So much for daily installments.
I was really surprised that I got so involved in the novel, but the characters came alive to me and I had to find out what happened next. Mr. Darcy became my favorite character and I am so glad everything worked out in the end. Now I would like to see the movie version.
Not sure what my next daily lit dose will be - think I will check out the site today and see what I come up with next. Hopefully I won't get so involved that I spend a day and a half just reading. Of course, that certainly hasn't happened before. ;>)
How about you? Have you ever gotten so caught up in a story you couldn't put it down? Which story was it?
It is time to 'fess up and reveal the truth. I got so involved in the story that I spent last weekend clicking on next installment until I had read the whole book. So much for daily installments.
I was really surprised that I got so involved in the novel, but the characters came alive to me and I had to find out what happened next. Mr. Darcy became my favorite character and I am so glad everything worked out in the end. Now I would like to see the movie version.
Not sure what my next daily lit dose will be - think I will check out the site today and see what I come up with next. Hopefully I won't get so involved that I spend a day and a half just reading. Of course, that certainly hasn't happened before. ;>)
How about you? Have you ever gotten so caught up in a story you couldn't put it down? Which story was it?
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