Category Archives: Book Reviews

Bloggers on the Bus

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Marion

Bloggers on the Bus Eric Boehlert Free Press Simon and Schuster, 2009 “In many ways Clinton was the AOL to Obama’s Google during the campaign season. Online, she represented the more lumbering, established giant, and he was the nimble newcomer. … Continue reading →

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15 Books in 15 Minutes

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Marion

On Reading the Leaves, Terry Weyna issued this challenge: Take no more than 15 minutes to write down 15 books that have most influenced your thinking; that you refer to in your own writing, conversation or reflection. (Terry changed the … Continue reading →

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The World of Tomorrow is Here

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Marion

Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow? Brian Fies Abrams Comicarts, 2009 “. . . and then, without even meaning to, they built it.” Full disclosure: I know Brian Fies and I consider him a friend. My copy of this … Continue reading →

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Past Dark

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Marion

Dead Until Dark Charlaine Harris Ace Fantasy/Mystery, 2001 Whatever else I may think of this series, Charlaine Harris gets big points for one of the best titles in the vampire romance/vampire mystery/vampire comedy sub-sub-sub-genre. Maybe it’s just the alliteration, but … Continue reading →

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The Heart of a New Machine

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Marion

“He is no more than the chief officer of the people, appointed by the laws, and circumscribed with definite powers, to assist in working the great machine of government erected for their use, and consequently subject to their superintendence.” Thomas … Continue reading →

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Nothing But the Coat

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Marion

Turn Coat Jim Butcher ROC Press, 2009 I love to watch Jim Butcher play But I’m afraid I have to say He’s jumped the shark And missed his mark Is he really here to stay? I like the Harry Dresden … Continue reading →

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One for the Car, One for the Briefcase, One for the Chair

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Marion

. . .and a couple by the bed. I’d like to say, “on the nightstand,” but in fact they’re on the floor. My car book was the new classic science fiction novel Out on Blue Six. Out on Blue Six … Continue reading →

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Write In

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Marion

Last Wednesday night I went with my friend Cameo (I’m using that name until I find out from her if it’s all right to use her actual name) to the Sonoma County Library Write-In Night. The main Santa Rosa Library … Continue reading →

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The Daily Writer

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Marion

The Daily Writer: 366 Meditations to Cultivate a Productive and Meaningful Writing Life Fred White Writer’s Digest Books   I got this book for Christmas.  Fred White, a Ph.d in English who teaches at Santa Clara University, has created a … Continue reading →

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A Ball of String

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Marion

Divisadero Michael Ondaatje Vintage House International, 2007               Divisadero is a book about men searching for father-figures.  At first that’s not obvious.  What could possibly connect Lucien Segura, elusive early 20th century French poet and novelist, with Cooper, the … Continue reading →

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