This book contained a lot of my catnip. There was walking, personal journeys, internal conflict, external challenges, larger meaning to simple interactions, and a deliberately paced travel story and romance that meanders through two countries. It’s a slow moving travel romance, and I love those. The main characters are two people who decide for individual, personal, or spiritual reasons to walk the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James), or the Chemin, which is a very … Continue reading Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist →
I had so many mixed feelings about The Rosie Effect that I decided to use this review using Don’s favorite tool, a spreadsheet. Although, technically, it’s more of a pro/con table. The Rosie Effect is a sequel to The Rosie Project, a book that was so beloved by the Bitches that it was our book club pick in October 2013. Don is a professor who is on the autism spectrum and who, throughout the course … Continue reading The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion →
Time for the October book club chat! I can't wait to discuss this book with you. I know so many people have told me how much they loved it. This should be SO fun. So at 9pm ET, the window below will go live with our discussion, and author Graeme Simsion is joining us at 10pm ET for a Q&A. There should be mayhem and entertainment galore. I hope you'll join us! Book club chat … Continue reading October Book Club Chat: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion →
It's time to announce the October pick, and if you've been listening to the podcast, you're probably not surprised by this one at ALL. The October pick is by Graeme Simsion and it's…. Data Modeling Essentials! From the description: Data Modeling Essentials, Third Edition provides expert tutelage for data modelers, business analysts and systems designers at all levels. Beginning with the basics, this book provides a thorough grounding in theory before guiding the reader through … Continue reading The October Sizzling Book Club Pick: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion →
Short review: this book is adorable, it will make you smile and think, and you should read it if you like charming, funny, touching stories. Longer review: I have a strange history with this novel. I first became aware of it from Billie Bloebaum, who told me back in August to go apply for a NetGalley copy because she knew I’d love it after my rage-review of Big Girl Panties: I just finished ‘The Rosie … Continue reading The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion →
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Projectcomes a story of taking chances and learning to love again as two people, one mourning her husband and the other recovering from divorce, cross paths on the centuries-old Camino pilgrimage from France to Spain. “The Chemin will change you. It changes everyone…” The Chemin, also known as the Camino de Santiago, is a centuries-old pilgrim route that ends in Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain. Every year, … Continue reading Two Steps Forward →
This Rec Leagues comes from our wonderful comments section on the site. Big thank you to Cerulean for the suggestion: The Amy Andrews “Playing by Her Rules” is very good, as is the next book in the series (focusing on a different couple): Playing it Cool. I actually like the second book better, but both are great. I really like reading books set outside the US and Georgian/Victorian England. I’ve enjoyed books from authors from/books … Continue reading The Rec League: Australian & New Zealand Romances →
This Rec League request was spawned by a comment from Dread Pirate Rachel. Here’s the request: Is there a Rec League for romances with neurodivergent heroines? There aren’t many that I can think of. A Desperate Fortune, by Susanna Kearsley, comes to mind, as the contemporary storyline features a heroine with Asperger’s. It was nice to see the representation, but unfortunately I felt like all the conflict and tension of her plot was due to … Continue reading The Rec League: Neurodivergent Romance →
Just in time for the holiday season, here are some titles we’re most excited about. Don’t be afraid to treat yourself! Lonely Planet Instant Expert Author: Nigel Holmes Released: 12/1 by Lonely Planet Genre: Humor; Nonfiction Series: N/A Summary: The follow-up to Lonely Planet’s hit The Book of Everything, Instant Expert contains all that a world traveller needs to know. It’s witty and full of brilliant illustrations of all types by noted infographics illustrator Nigel Holmes. Want to know how … Continue reading Hide Your Wallet: December’s New Releases →
RECOMMENDED: A Lot Like Love by Julie James is .99c at Amazon and Google:Play. I'm not sure if the other fairies will catch on, but I hope they do. This book is terrific. If you like funny and smart contemporary romance, this book will make you very happy. It was a DABWAHA nominee and made it to the final four, too. If you're familiar with James' characters, this is the one with Jordan, the twin … Continue reading Books on Sale: Terrific Contemporary Romance, Including Julie James and More! →
The Escape Diaries by Juliet Rosetti is .99c right now. The heroine escapes prison after a tornado and tries to find who really killed her husband, because despite her conviction, she knows she didn't do it. This book is, according to Beth on GR, as if the Stephanie Plum books and The Fugitive had a baby: mayhem, mystery, and comedy. Have you read this? It sounds alarmingly like my catnip; Wrongly convicted of killing her … Continue reading Books on Sale: Comedic Contemporaries, Fantasies, and Paranormals to Make You Laugh →
