What is it about the number seven that has such a hold on us? Why are there seven deadly sins? Seven days of the week? Seven wonders of the world, seven colors of the spectrum, seven ages of man, and seven sister colleges? Why can we hold seven numbers or words in our working memory–but [CONTINUE READING]
Nov 112009
President of the United States Donald Vanderdamp is having a hell of a time getting his nominees appointed to the Supreme Court. After one nominee is rejected for insufficiently appreciating To Kill A Mockingbird, the president chooses someone so beloved by voters that the Senate won’t have the guts to reject her — Judge Pepper [CONTINUE READING]
For as long as she can remember, they were Cam and Lilly–happily married, totally in love with each other, parents of a beautiful family, and partners in life. Then, after decades of marriage, it ended as every great love story does…in loss. After Cam’s death, Lilly takes a lone road trip to her and Cam’s [CONTINUE READING]
A Tale of two Shakespeares… Struggling UC Santa Cruz grad student Willie Shakespeare Greenberg is trying to write his thesis about the Bard. Kind of… Cut off by his father for laziness, and desperate for dough, Willie agrees to deliver a single giant, psychedelic mushroom to a mysterious collector, making himself an unwitting target in [CONTINUE READING]
Thanks to all who stopped by The Book Faery Reviews and commented on Irene Watson’s guest post. I have randomly selected Maria D as the lucky commenter. She will receive a copy of The Sitting Swing as soon as I get her mailing address. If no response is received, it will then go to the [CONTINUE READING]
Thanks to all who stopped by The Book Faery Reviews and commented for a chance to win a copy of George Pelecanos’ The Night Gardener. For those who did not get a chance to read what the book is about, you can visit the post here. Now as promised…the three randomly selected folks to win [CONTINUE READING]
Thanks to all who participated in Is It Just Me or Is Everything Shit giveaway at The Book Faery Reviews! Two lucky readers who left a comment were randomly chosen for a copy of the book by Steve Lowe and Alan MacArthur, with Brendan Hay. The 2 tops winners are…Genevieve Larson & RobynL. Winners will [CONTINUE READING]
May 052009
“The bestselling author of WHERE THE HEART IS returns with a heartrending tale of two children in search of a place to call home. Lutie McFee’s history has taught her to avoid attachments…to people, to places, and to almost everything. With her mother long dead and her father long gone to find his fortune in [CONTINUE READING]
Apr 242009
“NEVER CHASE MEN OR BUSES. Don’t let yourself be seen in a truck in town. These are the simple rules passed down through generations of Camellias, one of the oldest debutante societies in Charleston. Sarah Walters is a member of this antiquated club – whether she likes it or not. The society is a privilege [CONTINUE READING]
Apr 132009
On a hot summer afternoon in 1972, three teenagers drove into an unfamiliar neighborhood and six lives were altered forever. Thirty five years later, one survivor of that day reaches out to another, opening a door that could lead to salvation. But another survivor is now out of prison, looking for reparation in any form [CONTINUE READING]
