Archive | July, 2009
Judging a book by it's cover

Judging a book by it's cover

by christine (booktumbling) on 15. Jul, 2009 in books general

Do you judge a book by it’s cover? I was recently meandering through one of my favorite bookstores and caught myself playing judge.   I know I have probably passed by a wonderful story based on the first glance of the book’s cover.  In turn,  I have stopped to leaf through a book based solely [...]

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August Reading Challenge (and more)

August Reading Challenge (and more)

by christine (booktumbling) on 15. Jul, 2009 in challenge, crafts, new books

Well, new blog and joining my first challenge. The goal is to who can read the most books in August. Check out the sign up at Pizza’s Book Discussion!!! In other news: Awards: International Thriller Writers Recipients of this year’s International Thriller Writers literary awards were named during Thrillerfest in New York City over the [...]

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Did it live up to the hype?

Did it live up to the hype?

by christine (booktumbling) on 15. Jul, 2009 in book reviews

I stayed away from the computer and was up into the wee hours to finish The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. This is the author’s debut novel and I must say, I am impressed. I am not a lover of love stories, but the abundant praise and upcoming release of the movie sparked my [...]

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