Monthly Archives: April 2009

Here I am again with a few more previews of great books that will be out soon. SHANGHAI GIRLS (May) by Lisa See, author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, and Peony, is the story of two well to … Continue reading →

At the store today we had a browsing teenager suddenly shocked by the book in her hands: Why?  Because of the book she has at home: Who said teenagers don’t pay attention?

One of the benefits of working in a bookstore is getting ARCs, advanced reader’s copies, of books that have not come out yet.    Publishers send them with the hopes that we will read them and sell them.    If I read … Continue reading →

First, big yay that Karen is writing more on our blog.  It’s great to hear what she’s been reading.  And it makes me feel less guilty that all those rep meetings have prevented me from posting more regularly. One thing … Continue reading →

Two weekends ago, I read Little Bee  by Chris Cleave.   I have been mulling it over ever since.   I’m having a difficult time starting this blog.   It is not because I didn’t understand it; I did.    It’s not because I … Continue reading →

One of the advantages of living on this Island is that you can try many different “career paths” during your working life.   Years ago I worked at Menemsha Texaco, tying up boats, selling fishing gear, gas and candy bars.   It … Continue reading →