Category Archives: Book Reviews
Intimate Impressionism
Having recently posted a blog on The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCullough, it seems appropriate to highlight the Seattle Art Museum’s Intimate Impressionism, a stunning exhibition of French Impressionist art. On display are masterpieces by Renoir, Monet, Manet, Morisot, Degas and … Continue reading
Americans in Paris
I normally prefer fiction to history books but this title had me at Paris. The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris was written by two-time Pulitzer Prize author David McCullough. This is a sizable book; 536 pages of deeply researched history … Continue reading
Bookstores and Romantic Tales
I really like stories about books and bookstores. They typically intertwine romance or mystery and have a happy, heartfelt ending. Here are three such books I’ve recently read: The Moment of Everything This charmer was written by Shelly King who works … Continue reading
Readable yet Disturbing
I recently read The Dinner and Euphoria, both absorbing and readable books but haunting at the same time. Great fodder for conversation or a book club discussion. The Dinner This page-turner is a translated novel by the Dutch writer Herman … Continue reading
Little Free Library
A growing trend here in Seattle, and in my neighborhood of Magnolia, is to host a Little Free Library – take a book, return a book. The organization started in 2009 with a two-fold mission: 1. To promote literacy and … Continue reading
Starting with a Book List
Hello book lovers! Welcome to my blog. We all love a good discussion about books so the intention of this blog is to share with each other. Below is a list of the recent books I’ve read. I’ve made a few personal notes trying not … Continue reading
The Crowded Bookshelf 