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The Book Babbler: February 2013
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A Book Review Blog Devoted to New and Favorite Books. Friday, February 22, 2013. The villagers are a superstitious lot, friendly to the tourists that come to visit, but always glad to see them leave. However, there have been disappearances of visitors and villagers alike over the years; put down to being either lost in the Forest, or the victim of the legendary Bauchan, the hungry spirits of the local brook and Forest since the fourteenth century. Bereft by the loss of Ms. Andrews, Freya seeks solace...
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The Book Babbler: Nonna's Book of Mysteries by Mary Osborne
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A Book Review Blog Devoted to New and Favorite Books. Friday, May 14, 2010. Nonna's Book of Mysteries by Mary Osborne. A magical book about a resolute and courageous girl determined to follow her dreams despite the many obstacles in her path. 14 year old Emilia Serafini lives in Renaissance Florence. She dreams of becoming a painter, but there are no opportunities for this; only the expectation of being a dutiful daughter and wife. A book of wisdom has been given to her by her mother,. How Do I Love Thee?
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The Book Babbler: July 2009
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A Book Review Blog Devoted to New and Favorite Books. Friday, July 31, 2009. Columbine by Dave Cullen. It took me two weeks to get through it as my schedule has been rather frantic, but it was thoroughly researched, and written in such an understandable manner, that I hated to have to put it down to attend other things. So, here at last is my review; I hope it might convince a few of you to read this excellent book. It had gotten too much for them and they snapped. After looking at their journals, notebo...
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The Book Babbler: April 2010
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A Book Review Blog Devoted to New and Favorite Books. Saturday, April 10, 2010. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson. Published by Random House. This delightful book is about an older, widowed man who realizes what really matters when he is confronted by both proposed development changes in the small town of Edgecombe St. Mary, and the overt prejudices of his friends, family and neighbors. Links to this post. The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This b...
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The Book Babbler: August 2009
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A Book Review Blog Devoted to New and Favorite Books. Thursday, August 20, 2009. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This is a most excellent book! Although it's been promoted as a young adult novel, this has a lot of cross generational appeal, so adults should enjoy it as well. I liked this book so much I read it in one sitting, it was that. Good I can hardly wait for the release of the sequel, Chasing Fire, on September lst. Happily, I'm the first on the list for it at my library! Peeta is a boy from ...
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A Book Review Blog Devoted to New and Favorite Books. Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Mia’s mother is battling mental illness caused by the devastation of the quake, and Mia and Parker must buy her meds on the black market. This sends them out to the beach, and a confrontation with Prophet’s people. Labels: end of world. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways. 101 Ways to Love a Book. Books Fall Open, You Fall In! And that's just what I do!
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A Book Review Blog Devoted to New and Favorite Books. Friday, February 22, 2013. The villagers are a superstitious lot, friendly to the tourists that come to visit, but always glad to see them leave. However, there have been disappearances of visitors and villagers alike over the years; put down to being either lost in the Forest, or the victim of the legendary Bauchan, the hungry spirits of the local brook and Forest since the fourteenth century. Bereft by the loss of Ms. Andrews, Freya seeks solace...
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The Book Babbler: January 2010
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A Book Review Blog Devoted to New and Favorite Books. Thursday, January 7, 2010. Focus on Science Fiction: Watermind. It's been a long time since I've blogged due to home repairs, new assignments and life in general. But I'm hoping to be able to blog more regularly now! In any case, I have read a lot of amazing books, both fiction and nonfiction. One of most recent was a newish Science Fiction novel by M.M. Buckner called Watermind. This offers a statement on the consequences of our throw away society.
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The Book Babbler: The Keening by A. LaFaye
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A Book Review Blog Devoted to New and Favorite Books. Tuesday, June 15, 2010. The Keening by A. LaFaye. He relationship between her parents is touching; her Mater understands that her husband is totally consumed by his work, to the point that he will not take care of himself. She plays her cello on the cliff to draw him out and remind him to eat. She is a tender mother to Lyza, reminding her to study for her examinations; her ticket away from Kingsley Cove. This is an atmospheric thriller about the bonds...
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The Book Babbler: Thereby Hangs a Tale by Spencer Quinn
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A Book Review Blog Devoted to New and Favorite Books. Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Thereby Hangs a Tale by Spencer Quinn. Published by Atria Books. Canine Private Investigator Chet of the Little Detective Agency and his owner Bernie Little get involved in the dog eat dog world of dog shows in this humorous mystery. Chet is the smart, loyal but goofy 100 pound mixed breed mutt we were first introduced to in Dog On It. 8221;); Chet is on the job, head up, eyes front, and alert. Together Chet and Bernie have to ...
