Books and Movies

Is everyone else as ready for the weekend as I am? I’ve had so little time for reading lately. I have finished a few essays and read some short non-fiction from In Short, but I haven’t finished a book in what seems like ages! Maybe this weekend.

In case you have some time for web-surfing this weekend, I have lots of links to share with you:

~ Devourer of Books has a guest post by Robin Maxwell, author of Signora da Vinci. She’s also giving two copies away, so be sure to click over.

~ Between the Covers has 26 Neologisms for Booklovers. You must click over to this link. Just one sample to whet your appetite:

Jugglelitting: The fine art of keeping on top of fourteen library books with three due dates between them, the books you’re reviewing on LibraryThing, the latest book club selection, and the technothriller you borrowed from your brother.

~ Beth Fish Reads has a review of Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke. We, as a family, love Funke’s work, and my daughter loved this book.

~ The Book Giveaway Carnival starts on Monday. Click over to Bookroom Reviews for details.

~ Bookroom Reviews has a review of My Little Red Book, which I will be purchasing for said daughter very soon.

~ Deborah Dewit Marchant: Art for readers and writers.

~ My Friend Amy has a post about book signings that sparked some great discussion.

~ The “I Can Read Movies” series: faux book covers based on famous films.

~ Wendi’s Book Corner has a review of Silent on the Moor by Deanna Raybourn, the third book in the Lady Julia Grey mysteries. I’m going to see if the first one in the series is available on audiobook.

~ Literate Housewife has a post about fiction about actual historical figures - how accurate should it be?

~ Write for a Review has a review of the picture book A Carousel Tale. Sounds like a great choice for a read-aloud.