Auralia’s Colors Contest Winners
Via a random number generator, the winners of a signed copy of Auralia’s Colors by Jeffrey Overstreet are: Charlotte Maney Michelle McIntyre Thanks to all of you for entering & making this such a fun contest!
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Librarything’s Top 106 Unread Books
This afternoon’s work read was too boring for words. I picked this meme up from BookGal. These are the top 106 books tagged “unread” in Librarything. Why 106? Nobody knows… The rules: Bold what you have read, italicize books you’ve started but couldn’t finish, and strike through books you hated. Add an asterisk* to those you’ve read more than once. Underline those on your tbr list.
Three Crafting Books
Reading is only one of my many loves. I also enjoy knitting, cooking, and running. I am not superfast at any of those. In fact, when it comes to running, I’m superslow. I received review copies of three DIY books from the publisher Watson-Guptill, and I’m going to my best to let you know whether or not they will bring crafting goodness into your life. Super Stitches Knitting The first is Super Stitches Knitting by Karen Hemingway. It opens with the requisite “Knitting Basics,” covering…
Sunless by Gerard Donovan
Synopsis: Bereft and aimless, an ex-meth head signs up to test a new drug promising to cure anxiety of all kinds. Review: I picked up Sunless because it promised a Chuck Pahlaniuk-esque satirical romp through all the woes of our modern age, dressed up in off-kilter post-apocalyptic trappings and with an addictive prose style. Instead, I suffered through a lazily written, incoherently plotted, almost aggressively aimless stylistic exercise that I had to force myself to finish reading. Thankfully it’s not very long, so I could…
Last Chance to Win a Free Book!
The Auralia’s Colors contest closes tonight at midnight EST–and I have good news to report. I have not one, but TWO copies to give away. And both are signed by author Jeffrey Overstreet–here’s a link to the interview if you missed it. Send an email with the subject line AURALIA to superfastreader -at- gmail -dot- com or use the contact form below. The winners will be announced right here tomorrow morning.
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
Synopsis: An Indian-American immigrant named after a Russian writer struggles to find his place in the world. Review: I know the month is only 2 days young, but The Namesake might be my favorite read of October. Sprawling and intimate, Gogol Ganguli’s story riveted me in a way that I wish Zadie Smith’s White Teeth had. Though perhaps that’s just that I’m an American and not British. I found Gogol’s world and struggles to be accessible, and I connected with him even though he’s very…
Book Giveaway Contest Still Open
I had originally intended to announce the winner of the Auralia’s Colors book giveaway with my interview with author Jeffrey Overstreet, but WordPress ignored my timestamp of 10/5 and published it behind my back this morning. So, enjoy the interview, and you still have until Thursday at midnight to submit your name to win a free copy.
Interview: Jeffrey Overstreet, Author of Auralia’s Colors
I was mighty impressed by Jeffrey Overstreet’s debut novel, Auralia’s Colors, and am so pleased that he had the time to answer some questions for Reading is my Superpower. Check back for the winner of the Auralia’s Colors giveaway! When did you first begin Auralia’s Colors, and what was your inspiration?
Another Book Contest & the Latest Meme
Head over to A Shelf Life for a chance to win a book that is too scary-sounding for me–not in a Stephen King kind of way, but in an environmental catastrophe kind of way. And don’t forget to enter the Auralia’s Colors giveaway contest–entries will be accepted until Thursday night at midnight EST (GMT -4). I’m doing the latest litblog meme (HT Ted at bookeywookey) in honor of the book I got to read for work last night–the latest galley by one of my favorite…
September Round Up–Top 5 Most Popular Posts
It appears I didn’t read very much in September, at least not for pleasure. I read a ton for work, and that didn’t leave me much time for relaxing with a book in hand. My favorite reads this month were Auralia’s Colors (in case you haven’t guessed) and the biography of Shirley Jackson. The Top Five Most Popular Posts in September: As Madeleine Put It–a great loss. Contest! Win a Free Book!! Comfort Food (Booking Through Thursday) Eaten By the Monster of Mooch–seems to be…