I had never heard of Charlie Lovett, but he sounds like an interesting man. He is a writer, teacher, and a playwright. He is also a former antiquarian bookseller, like the main character in his novel, and has collected rare books and other materials related to Lewis Carroll for more than 25 years. This book … Continue reading The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett
Category: Other Books
The World’s Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne
This book has been on my to-read list since it first came out. I love the title, and the story of this man's life intrigued me. It took me a while, but I finally got to it. In the meantime, I have seen other great reviews for this book. I've provided links to them at … Continue reading The World’s Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne
A Marker To Measure Drift by Alexander Maksik
At first, we don't know anything about Jacqueline or how she ended up on a beach in the Greek Islands. All we know is that she is hungry, thirsty, homeless, and alone. Slowly, gradually, we start to learn about her family and her past through her memories and the conversations that she has with her … Continue reading A Marker To Measure Drift by Alexander Maksik
The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
Opening Lines: "When they write my obituary. Tomorrow. Or the next day. It will say, LEO GURSKY IS SURVIVED BY AN APARTMENT FULL OF SHIT. I knew right away that I was going to like this book. Within the first few pages, I was smiling to myself and reading bits to my husband (whether he liked … Continue reading The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala
At first I thought that Christmastime wasn't the best time of year to read such a heart-breaking book. Then I realized that, given the day the tsunami occurred, it was the perfect time to read it. Sonali Deraniyagala's entire family was killed in the tsunami of December 26, 2004. This book is her story of how it happened … Continue reading Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala
The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer
Julie Orringer is an American writer. Her first book is a collection of short stories called How to Breathe Underwater. The Invisible Bridge is her second book. Here is what Michael Chabon had to say about it: "To bring an entire lost world - its sights, its smells, its heartaches, raptures, and terrors - to vivid … Continue reading The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer
Where’d You Go, Bernadette?
First of all, I love Maria Semple's website! You have to go see it! Second, I thought her book was funny and unique. What this book is about, in a nutshell: Bernadette is an eccentric wife and mother, who is on the verge of a breakdown. Then she disappears. Some people are ready to write … Continue reading Where’d You Go, Bernadette?
Consumed by Ink 