I read Little Big Lies well before it was on tv and very much enjoyed it. I purchased Truly, Madly, Guilty when it came out. No review though because it is still in my TBR pile. The author has a new book coming out soon but in the meanwhile, this is an e-book bargain today.
“Truly Madly Guilty will be widely read…It has all the requisite trademarks of one of her hits…It probes some of the things she writes about best: fraught friendships, covert backbiting, stale marriages.” ―New York Times
“Stacked with her signature themes: female friendship, duplicity, the darkness lurking beneath lucky, ordinary suburban lives…The last twist, though, is nearly worth the wait, and what sets Moriarty’s writing apart…has as much to do with her canny insights into human nature as her clever plotting…Compelling.” ―Entertainment Weekly
“Moriarty’s fans will rejoice at her latest title as she tackles marriage, parenthood, friendship, and sex, in this provocative and gripping read…This novel sheds light on the truths that we all fear as parents, spouses, and friends. It’s perfect for those long summer days, but readers will have to pace themselves to not devour it in one sitting.” ―Library Journal (starred review)
“Perhaps the most anticipated release this summer, Moriarty is at her finest in this keep you guessing multi-family drama surrounding a tragic event at a casual neighborhood barbecue. You will not soon forget this cast of troubled yet very likable characters, and the relationships that both bind and nearly destroy them.” ―Huffington Post
“The author of Big Little Lies doing what she does best: unraveling people’s public selves with an urgency that keeps you reading.” ―Glamour Magazine
The Ruin is a first novel by an author who is Irish and currently living in Australia. Readers who know Tana French will think of her when they read Dervla McTiernan’s book.
This is a charming and delightful book! The illustrations are adorable and the rhyming text makes for a perfect read-aloud. This is also a counting book which offers even more fun to young listeners. There are children, a dog, adventures and a cold, snowy day. Perfect! Highly recommended!
I found this to be a very sweet board book for toddlers. The patch of blue from the child’s jeans is found in a series of colorful and appealing illustrations. For example, it becomes part of a sign, a ferris wheel, a stained glass window etc. This is a charming, wordless picture book.
This is a very hip alphabet book. It will be enjoyed by adults with a sense of humor as the double meaning of the word for each letter of the alphabet is given. Not for the traditional parent but there will be those out there who will find this to be fun. A vocabulary and definition list is provided at the end of the book.
This edition of this wonderful book is being offered for free today!
We began talking about Alice this week with the discussion to be continued over a few more classes. The professor began by speaking about the controversy surrounding the author’s life and relationships. Nonetheless, she stated that the book is seminal in the history of children’s literature and should be studied. Alice in Wonderland was a story told to three girls who were on a boat with Dodgson (Carroll’s real name). One of the girls, Alice, begged him to write down the story…eventually it was published. This was the first children’s book to be told with an understanding of a youngster’s point of view. It was written to entertain and did not have a moral, as did all of the fairy tales that we read. The cleverness of the illustrations was noted as well; for example, some of the text takes the shape of a mouse’s tail. This is a story of magic, unreality and fun. Try it if you did not read the novel when you were younger or read it to a child you know.
I give this book five stars, something that I do not do often. This is a wonderful Shakespearean compilation in prose form with bright and engaging illustrations. Included are twelve of the Bard’s best known works, both tragedies and comedies. Each tale starts with a quote and a pictorial depiction of the main characters that quickly engage the reader. The stories are well told and surprisingly comprehensive. Elementary school children could read these on their own while they could be read aloud to younger children, much in the way that fairy tales are shared. As an adult, I also appreciated the clarity in the presentation of these dramas. This book is a keeper! Thank you for this one NetGalley.
This is a very simple book for a beginning reader. It offers a chance to practice new skills in a format that has a basic vocabulary and many colorful illustrations. This book could comfortably placed in a preschool library.
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