Publishing Newsanimals / Comics / illustrations / philanthropy / prince / public libraries / reading / Shrewsbury2 Comments
Prince made secret donation to support Louisville’s historic Western Branch Library in 2001 – Prince had an extensive history of philanthropy, especially toward African American communities, most of which he carried out anonymously. Among his good deeds was a library-saving donation to the Western Branch Library in Louisville, Kentucky, which was ... more >
Publishing Newsanimals / ecology / gratitude / Native American history / Native American literature / photography / science / Thanksgiving / U.S. history2 Comments
Current Representations of American Indians in Children’s Publishing – A refreshingly in-depth analysis of the state of Native American authors, manuscripts, and accurately diverse characterizations in children’s and YA literature. And the fact that Native American Heritage Month coincides with U.S. Thanksgiving, and all of the awful stereotypes about early encounters ... more >
B+ Reviewsanimals / Historical fiction / horses7 Comments
Dear Ms. Tarr, You’ve long been a favorite fantasy writer of mine. Your attention to historical detail, combined with your love of complex female characters and interesting relationships have made them must-reads for this sff-romance lover. A Wind in Cairo uses those things to its strength with a jewel of ... more >
B- Reviewsanimals / Christmas / England / Historical / Regency / road-romanceComments Off on REVIEW: Christmas Wishes by Barbara Metzger
A crisis sends Juneclaire Beaumont on a difficult journey to London, forcing her one night to take shelter in a stable with the rakish Earl of St. Cloud. Though he behaves as a gentleman, the ton would never believe him to act the nobleman for a moment, let alone a ... more >
B Reviews Category1970s / animals / Australia / non-fiction / travel9 Comments
I arrived in the Alice at five a.m. with a dog, six dollars and a small suitcase full of inappropriate clothes. . . . There are some moments in life that are like pivots around which your existence turns. For Robyn Davidson, one of these moments comes at age twenty-seven ... more >
A Reviewsanimals / childrens-books37 Comments
Allow me to engage in some nepotism here. Yesterday, tot came home and reported that she had started her own review blog pursuant to instruction from the teacher. Instead of the book reports that I used to write as a school child (or perhaps in addition to), tot and her ... more >