“Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” Makes Delightful Reading
August 11, 2009
By Nancy Menefee Jackson
I am not in a book club.
Maybe it’s because I majored in English and spent four years reading and discussing books daily, getting that out of my system.
But I love it when book club members tell me what they’re reading, Read more »
‘Stern Men’ Just Misses
August 7, 2009
By Nancy Menefee Jackson
I’m still pretty new to this book-reviewing thing. So when the publisher offered to send me — for free — a copy of Elizabeth Gilbert’s novel “Stern Men,” I was thrilled. A free book! And all I had to do was read it. Read more »
Unusual Life Makes for Good Reading
July 13, 2009
By Erica Salmon
Live What You Love: Notes from an Unusual Life
by Bob and Melinda Blanchard
SmartWomanOnline contributing editor Erica Salmon shares some thoughts on the nonfiction work Live What You Love by Bob and Melinda Blanchard. The authors, who have created quite a following with their cookbooks and memoir A Trip to the Beach, chronicle moments in their unusual life in this enjoyable book. As a subscriber to this newsletter, you’re automatically entered in a future contest to receive a free copy! Read more »
‘The King of Lies’ Rings True for Readers
June 8, 2009
By Nancy Menefee Jackson
I like to read first novels.
Some, like “To Kill a Mockingbird,” might be the only one the writer ever gets into print. Others reveal a writer who clearly has promise. Read more »
‘A Brief History of Charles Village’ Charms Readers
May 26, 2009
If you live or have ever lived in Charles Village, “A Brief History of Charles Village” is perfect for you. If you just love old houses and unusual housing stock, you’ll find this a wonderful read. Read more »
Queen of the Road
The True Tale of 47 States, 22,000 Miles, 200 Shoes, 2 Cats, 1 Poodle, a Husband, and a Bus with a Will of Its Own
May 13, 2009
If you are looking for a light read that will have you laughing out loud, Queen of the Road is the go-to book. Take the adventure with Doreen and her husband, Tim, as these two psychiatrists discover a great deal about themselves and the roads they travel. Read more »
Vampire Book Pales In Comparison
'Twilight' Tale Isn't One You Can Sink
Your Teeth Into Like Early Stephen King
April 10, 2009
By Nancy Jackson
Okay, take a deep breath and stay with me here: I didn’t really like “Twilight.” Read more »
The Terrorist Keeps You Up At Night
April 7, 2009
By Merrill Witty
What’s Merrill reading? Merrill Witty, editor of The Hunt magazine and a contributor to SmartWomanOnline.com, shares her thoughts on The Terrorist, a novel she chose in honor of its recently deceased author, John Updike, one of the greats of 20th-century American fiction. Read more »
Patchett Hits High Note
March 17, 2009
By Nancy Menefee Jackson
Bel Canto, published several years ago, is one of the more unusual novels I’ve read recently, but it turned out to be a deeply satisfying read. Last year, I enjoyed Ann Patchett’s more recent book, Run, so much that I put Bel Canto, which I had somehow missed, on my “to read” list. Read more »
