There is such a breadth of talented writers making their mark in YA fiction. And in recognition of this genre, I’m devoting this post to one writer in particular. Back in the summer of 2020, I read and reviewed three novels by the incredible authoress, Elizabeth Acevedo. Her work brings flavor, color, and depth toContinue reading “YA Fiction Spotlight: Elizabeth Acevedo”
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Book Review Time: The House In The Cerulean Sea
By nature, I’m a bit of a homebody. Don’t get me wrong, I have an active social life. I love meeting up with friends for a walk in the park or an evening out. I have my book club girlfriends. I’ve got my gym buddies. And when you’re the mother of busy teenagers who aren’tContinue reading “Book Review Time: The House In The Cerulean Sea”
Book Review Time: Less Is Lost
What makes a home? It need not be a specific place. In my opinion, it’s the space we share with those we love. The memories we make, both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Spectacular and mundane. Moments that bind us. Our roots are fortified in each other, as we journey through this precarious adventure called Life. InContinue reading “Book Review Time: Less Is Lost”
Book Review Time: The Secret Life Of Albert Entwistle
I’m sure it is obvious to most that I write under a pseudonym. Ginny Malbec sounds about as authentic as a 3 dollar bill. Yet, in spite of the name, the message I deliver is 100% the real deal. It took me quite a bit of time to find my voice. My authentic self. IContinue reading “Book Review Time: The Secret Life Of Albert Entwistle”
Book Review Time: Cassandra At The Wedding
Oh boy, was this an intriguing selection. Cassandra…found its way to me via the podcast, Backlisted. I’m quite pleased that it did. As is the case with fictional works that lean heavily on character study, the analysis within the pages, at times, becomes unnerving. As a reader, there is the edgy consciousness of the voyeur,Continue reading “Book Review Time: Cassandra At The Wedding”
Book Review Time: The Guncle
The Guncle is absolutely adorable. Hilarious and sweet. Heart-felt and tender. This novel is so good I didn’t want it to end. Patrick O’Hara is the title character. A former sitcom star, Patrick now lives a life of leisure in self-imposed exile in Palm Springs. Apart from the requisite weekend brunch, and idle moments spentContinue reading “Book Review Time: The Guncle”
Book Review Time: The Editor
As Barbra Streisand sang so beautifully “People/ People who need…people/ Are the luc–.” Well there’s no need to recite (or in my case, sing) the whole verse. You know what I’m getting at. We need each other. And sometimes we need someone to just give us a chance. An opportunity to reveal our true potential.Continue reading “Book Review Time: The Editor”
Book Review Time: PET
My local bookstore recently reopened for in-house service, with requisite safety measures in place (i.e. limited occupancy, mask-wearing, and adherence social distancing.) Of course, once it officially reopened, I high-tailed it over there to get my fix. Amazon Prime has its conveniences (and its controversies). But it will never compare with the experience of searchingContinue reading “Book Review Time: PET”
Book Review Time: Red, White, and Royal Blue
This book has received a lot of attention in the bookstagram world. There’s rarely a day that goes by that I don’t see a photo of Red, White, and Royal Blue accompanied with words of ringing praise as I scroll through the social media outlet. Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to this book, IContinue reading “Book Review Time: Red, White, and Royal Blue”