Book: Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior and Character in 5 Days by Kevin Leman
Age-range: Any parent
Recommended: Yes
My beautiful baby boy is a big brat sometimes. He's 2, which is not a good excuse for acting like a crazy. I was at my wit's end, was contemplating selling Dutch to the Russians, when my mom sent me a couple of books. This was one of them.
I can't recommend this highly enough. While his "fool-proof" advice doesn't always work on my precocious boy, it has vastly improved my parenting and, therefore, my relationship with him. It also has a handy-dandy section where you can look up the problem you're having and Dr. Leman will address it.
So, if you're having trouble with your kid this is a great book to help you!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
August Book #5
Book: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Age-range: 13 and up
Recommended: Yes
I'm not big on werewolf books, but this was an exception. It's not so much about werewolves, in my mind, as it is a great story of a first love. Ms. Steifvater does an amazing job of remaining true to the emotions a teenager feels as they fall in love for the first time. There are a lot of great moments and good descriptions. I got really swept up in the emotions.
The story is written from two perspectives: Sam's and Grace's. I prefer Sam's voice over Grace's, but mostly because I think Grace is boring and a little dumb. But that might just be me. I couldn't really relate to her at all, but I found a lot of common ground with Sam. Anyway, it was a good book, whether you like werewolves or not.
Age-range: 13 and up
Recommended: Yes
I'm not big on werewolf books, but this was an exception. It's not so much about werewolves, in my mind, as it is a great story of a first love. Ms. Steifvater does an amazing job of remaining true to the emotions a teenager feels as they fall in love for the first time. There are a lot of great moments and good descriptions. I got really swept up in the emotions.
The story is written from two perspectives: Sam's and Grace's. I prefer Sam's voice over Grace's, but mostly because I think Grace is boring and a little dumb. But that might just be me. I couldn't really relate to her at all, but I found a lot of common ground with Sam. Anyway, it was a good book, whether you like werewolves or not.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
August Book #4
Book: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen
Age-range: 13 and up
Recommended: Yes
This is the second book by Ms. Allen that I've read. I loved her last book Garden Spells and I love this book too. Her writing style is beautiful and she tells such intriguing, magical stories.
I won't say too much about this book because there are secrets within secrets. One thing I will say, however, is it will make you crave some candy!
Age-range: 13 and up
Recommended: Yes
This is the second book by Ms. Allen that I've read. I loved her last book Garden Spells and I love this book too. Her writing style is beautiful and she tells such intriguing, magical stories.
I won't say too much about this book because there are secrets within secrets. One thing I will say, however, is it will make you crave some candy!
Monday, August 16, 2010
August Book #3
Book: Except the Queen by Jane Yolen and Midori Snyder
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: No
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: No
August Book #2
Book: Modern Library Writer's Workshop by Stephen Koch
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: Yes
While this book was, at times, dense and hard to muddle through it was also incredibly insightful and full to the brim of useful things for a writer to know. I've found that I prefer books that don't order me to do certain activities, but instead tell me about what other people have done and maybe try it if I like.
There were a lot of quotes, and Koch referenced a lot of writers both classic and modern. The scope was far-reaching and it would be beneficial to any type of writer from fiction to non-fiction, from poetry to memoir.
So, if you're a writer who is looking for your next book, this one's a good one!
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: Yes
While this book was, at times, dense and hard to muddle through it was also incredibly insightful and full to the brim of useful things for a writer to know. I've found that I prefer books that don't order me to do certain activities, but instead tell me about what other people have done and maybe try it if I like.
There were a lot of quotes, and Koch referenced a lot of writers both classic and modern. The scope was far-reaching and it would be beneficial to any type of writer from fiction to non-fiction, from poetry to memoir.
So, if you're a writer who is looking for your next book, this one's a good one!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
August Book #1
Book: The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: No
Age-range: 16 and up
Recommended: No
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Kindle
The other day my husband joked that I should get a Kindle now that they're so much cheaper. He was joking because I've always been indifferent to e-readers.
But now I'm beginning to think I might like one.
What are the pros and cons? (Yes, I really want your opinion.)
But now I'm beginning to think I might like one.
What are the pros and cons? (Yes, I really want your opinion.)
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