Tag Archives: Fiction

Bookstores and Romantic Tales

Posted on August 12, 2015 by crowdedbookshelf

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 →

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Readable yet Disturbing

Posted on August 4, 2015 by crowdedbookshelf

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 →

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Little Free Library

Posted on July 24, 2015 by crowdedbookshelf

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 →

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Starting with a Book List

Posted on July 23, 2015 by crowdedbookshelf

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 →

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