THE AWAKENING is a little gem of a thriller with a huge concept that rivals Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code....The plotting is ingenious and fast-paced, with edge-of-your seat scenes and unsuspected twists and turns that are the hallmarks of well-done thrillers....skillfully written and has well-drawn characters for whom you genuinely care.
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Why I Love V.I. 11 Mar 2012 | 3:40 pm A while back I suggested my book group read Tunnel Vision, one of Sara Paretsky’s V.I. Warshawki novels. In that novel, V.I., one of the first modern female private eyes, investigates a seemingly shady charitable organization. Along with solving more than one mystery, V.I. attempts to help a homeless woman and her children. As is often the case, V.I.’s methods are unconventional, and she distrusts authority. I thought the social issues the book raises would be great to discuss. So I was shocked when instead, group members could not get past that they didn’t like V.I. ... Read more... |
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Falling is Part of the Practice 4 Feb 2012 | 6:45 pm Every morning (okay, about 5 mornings out of 7), I practice yoga. It’s the only exercise I’ve managed to stick with. I think it’s because I can do it in my pajamas. I’ve tried joining health clubs, but as soon as I need to take any extra step to work out, like pack a workout bag, go somewhere special, or put on gym shoes, the odds of it actually happening plummet. Rolling out the yoga mat in my living room, though, I can manage.I also love that yoga is so laid back. I’ve taken a few classes, I’ve... Read more... |
