Devourer of Books

Evidently, there are some of you who did NOT run out first thing this morning and wait in line at your local bookstore in order to purchase “The Gargoyle” by Andrew Davidson.
Clearly I have not been doing my job as a reviewer, you must not be totally convinced. Perhaps I will let the author try…

Convinced [...]

Feather Man by Rhyll McMaster
“Feather Man” is another book generously provided to me from Literary Ventures Fund.  In some ways, it reminded me a bit of The Leper Compound, primarily because I again felt disconnected from the main character.  I’m starting to wonder if this is a trademark of authors from former British colonies.  Perhaps [...]

The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry
I remember seeing this book in the list of available books for LibraryThing Early Reviewer.  I selected it, unselected it, selected it again.  I simply could not decide whether or not it was something I would like to read.  I am not sure whether ultimately I had this book among [...]

Rules for Saying Goodbye by Katherine Taylor
Have you ever wondered what “Sex and the City” would be like if Carrie Bradshaw didn’t have her girlfriends, was excruciatingly bad at romantic relationships, and hadn’t ‘made it’ as a writer? If so, you may be interested in “Rules for Saying Goodbye”.
Katherine Taylor was sent by her [...]

The Fires by Alan Cheuse
“The Fires” is a work that is actually comprised of two novellas: “The Fires” and “The Exorcism.”
“The Fires” deals with a married couple, initially looking back on their life and disappointments together. Gina is dealing with menopause and the pain of the reality that she will never have a child [...]

Songs for the Missing by Stewart O’Nan
On Sale October 30, 2008.
“Songs for the Missing” is the story of a family whose daughter goes suddenly missing one day. Kim Larson is a popular 18 year old from a small town in Ohio who is just weeks from leaving for college. She spends an afternoon [...]