Category: Reading


The Scriptorium Daily

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August 8, 2013

The Scriptorium Daily. Is out!!!

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CWin Post

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August 7, 2013

CWin Post. Is out!

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Dar49 Daily

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August 6, 2013

Dar49 Daily. Is out! A little bit of everything!!!!

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How public libraries are challenged in the digital age [infographic]

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August 5, 2013

How public libraries are challenged in the digital age [infographic].

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CWin Post

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August 4, 2013

CWin Post. Wins best Paper.li of the day for me! Chris has added a few more sources adding science and literature to his newsy news.

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Review: Ravenous

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Ravenous
Ravenous by Heidi Loney
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was given this book free for review. If it wasn’t for that and a fascinating plot, and characters I cared about, I would have not finished reading it.

If there is one thing for sure, that drew me in, I love dystopia books. Not fond of zombies, oops, lombies. (Still not sure where that come from.)

Then I am a frustrated greenhorn farmer living in an apartment, so reading about the commune type living was a welcome relief.

Try as I might, I couldn’t get past the present tense method of presenting the story. It didn’t, as it sometimes does, make the story more gripping. In fact, I felt, it made the characters seem self absorbed, even conceded. I don’t think that was the author’s intent. And then, at the end, it changed suddenly as we learned of Madge’s recent history. Once I was used to being in Madge’s mind I wished the story had included her more as she had a sort of toughness that Calla didn’t show.

As a maternal person, I was glad to see the attitudes of sex and protection, etc. Good things, I think, for young adults to read.

The sequel is still calling to me as I long to see what happens with everyone. I bet the author’s writing has improved. I look forward to seeing more.

Thank you for letting me read your book, Heidi Loney.

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Review: Hungry Ghost

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August 2, 2013

Hungry Ghost
Hungry Ghost by Allison Moon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Allison Moon’s story-telling is the best! This is the sequel to Lunatic Fringe. Both books have satisfying endings,wondrous characters, plots, sub-plots, and writing. Her vocabulary wasn’t at third grade level, nor were the internal lessons of differing sexuality too much info-dumping. AND Allison Moon has ME reading a book about werewolves, and loving it!

I would have loved to be able to read a book like this as a teen. Back then this information was hushed. Nowadays teens might feel they already know this stuff about sexual identity. But even if you know this, the story holds its own.

One of the things I found most surprising was that I wished I could experience this level of being a were/shapeshifter. I felt like running through the forest and living in a tree-house, Ms. Moon made it all come alive. Characters breathed, puked, had periods, bathroom scenes. Real life! It is about time!

Thank you, Allison, for letting me read your books at a discount. Though the ending was satisfying, I hope there is a book three. I love the series!

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The Scriptorium Daily

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August 1, 2013

The Scriptorium Daily. Is out! Lots of articles about the process of writing.

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The Scriptorium Daily

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July 31, 2013

The Scriptorium Daily. Is out now, too! Lots of writing helps!

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Review: Lunatic Fringe

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July 28, 2013

Lunatic Fringe
Lunatic Fringe by Allison Moon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an exciting ride! I really wanted to get something done today besides reading. The story wouldn’t let up, it was so exciting! Except for the occasional oops that you might find in the best published works, I was in love with the writing of this book. The vocabulary was mature and didn’t assume that the audience would be third-graders. And descriptions that the author used were unique and beautiful.

Don’t let this book scare you away, should you not like the idea that it has lesbians or werewolves. Neither are overbearing or gruesome. And it is full of enlightenment for anyone who would pick it up. My goal this year was to read as many books as I could that had female author and a strong female main character. Okay, maybe the main character isn’t strong when we meet her, but the other females around her are, and she grows.

I already have book two, and can hardly wait to read it. I want to know what happens. Thank you, Allison Moon, for allowing me to read this at the discounted price. I look forward to reading your other books.

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