I’m trying to become a short story writer, or better yet a novelist, and it is tricky. I don’t know what’s good. I don’t know if I’d read my own work if my work was…
Posts tagged Geraldine Brooks
A Year of Wonders
In the 17th century the Plague ravaged Europe, killing millions of people. It was spread by infested rats and their fleas. Unsanitary conditions and the overpopulation of large cities such as London enabled the disease…
6 questions we always ask: Erin Hart, author
Erin Hart writes a series of archaeological crime novels set in the mysterious boglands of Ireland, the lastest of which is False Mermaid. After graduating with a theater degree from Saint Olaf, she earned an…
Kelly’s Top 10 Books of 2009
1. Bag of Bones by Stephen King: It's not a new read, but it's definitely my favorite King book (and it gets better every time I read it). It doesn't improve with age in the…
6 questions we always ask — Will, our newest reviewer
We have Christa to thank for sending Will our way, you’ve probably seen his reviews already. We like a reviewer whose eager to get started. And, even though he claims to have enjoyed Things I’ve…
People of the Book
One of my secret passions is historical literature. While I absolutely love a good story, I also love learning about the past; combining the two can bliss me out. People of the Book is the…