Earth is dying and space is looking more and more attractive. Fires, hurricanes, heat waves, and blizzards plague the planet in the not-so-distant future. If you're one of the few billionaires left or someone with unique skills, you may just get a new home in the relative safety of the new trillion-dollar spaceship being built.... Continue Reading →
Life is busy and if you're like me, you probably find yourself being pulled in too many directions. Your schedule is full and there are never enough hours in the day. But with a few productivity tips, you can do more in less time. You can meet your deadlines and have fun. You'll be healthier... Continue Reading →
Mitch Rapp is back again in the latest edition of Vince Flynn's famous thriller/suspense series, now written by Kyle Mills. Mitch, Claudia, and Anna have found peace in their lives despite the President of the United States holding a personal grudge against Mitch. They've settled into Claudia's house in South Africa in the wake of... Continue Reading →
Cranky and bitter perfectly describe Ove. Maybe even old and stodgy as well. He's a hard worker who knows how to get things done. But he's been forced out of his job and pushed around by those who have more than he does. He's lost control of the neighborhood council. He does his morning rounds... Continue Reading →
If you've been around Spine & Leaf Books lately you'll know that I've been reading several authors that I've read before: Jean Hanff Korelitz got 2 books on my list this month, Fredrik Backman has reappeared after Beartown, and of course, Veronica Roth's brand new book Poster Girl has made my list. I'm really into... Continue Reading →
Do you ever read a book after watching the movie adaptation? This is an age-old question that has no one, true answer. But for me, generally, the answer is: No. No, I don't read books after watching the movie or TV show adaptation. Here's why: I like to imagine the characters myself. There's nothing better... Continue Reading →
Sonya lives in the Aperature. It is essentially a prison that holds those once dedicated to the old regime, the Delegation. Sonya's family were important members of the fallen government, so much so that she had the honor of having her face printed on all of the propaganda posters. She is a model citizen who... Continue Reading →
Fall is the start of Harry Potter season for me, and it extends the whole way through the holidays to the end of the year. When September hits I'm thinking of riding the Hogwart's express. When Halloween comes around, I imagine Nearly-Headless Nick floating through the castle and inviting guests to his death day party.... Continue Reading →
An apartment showing has brought together an unusual group of people. An older couple looking to renovate together for profit, a woman touring alone who looks like she could buy the whole building with her pocket money, a young couple about to have their first baby, a man in a bunny costume, and an elderly... Continue Reading →
"I don't remember the title, but the cover was blue." If librarians had a dollar for every time they heard this, they'd be millionaires by now. I know I've said this exact thing before, so I'm guessing the other readers out there can relate. Why is this so common? Why can we remember the color... Continue Reading →
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