Amused By Books

Amused By Books Reading rates are declining everywhere so if I can get even one person excited in a new book than I'm a happy camper! I like to create a place that is all about books, talking about how wonderful a great new book is and a fabulous forgotten classic is as well. Don't forget how beautiful they are to decorate with, useful they are to cook with, and you need them to guide you through all kinds of things in life. My goal is simple: let's keep reading!

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Book Review: Princess Elizabeth’s Spy

May 16, 2013
Book Review: Princess Elizabeth’s Spy

'Princess Elizabeth's Spy'Author: Susan Elia MacNealFormat: PaperbackPublished: Bantam; Oct. 2012Pages: 384Genre: Historical fiction; mysteryGrade: BSource: PublisherSynopsis: As World War II sweeps the continent and England steels itself against ...

May Review Book Giveaway

May 13, 2013
May Review Book Giveaway

I just love hosting this giveaway every month and I hope you enjoy the possibility of grabbing some great reads for free. So without further ado, here's what's on offer this month, and as before, the titles link to my reviews.The Fine Color of Rus...

Book Review: Seduction

Book Review: Seduction

'Seduction'Author: M. J. RoseFormat: ARCPublished: Atria Books; May 2013Pages: 384Genre: Historical fictionGrade: F or DNFSource: HF Virtual Book ToursSynopsis: A gothic tale about Victor Hugo’s long-buried secrets and the power of a love that n...

Book Review: Orphan Train

Book Review: Orphan Train

'Orphan Train'Author: Christina Baker KlineFormat: PaperbackPublished: William Morrow Paperbacks; Apr. 2013Pages: 304Genre: Historical fiction; FictionGrade: ASource: SheReads Book ClubSynopsis: Between 1854 and 1929, so-called orphan trains ran r...

Book Review and Giveaway: The God of Heavenly Punishment

Book Review and Giveaway: The God of Heavenly Punishment

'The Gods of Heavenly Punishment'Author: Jennifer Cody EpsteinFormat: HardbackPublished: W.W. Norton & Co.; Mar. 2013Pages: 384Genre: Historical fictionGrade: ASource: TLC Book ToursSynopsis: In this evocative and thrilling epic novel, fifteen...

Giveaway Winners!

Giveaway Winners!

I have a bevy of winners to announce so please bear with me while I do so! Thank you to all who took the time to enter these giveaways. I like to see that I am offering up books others would like to read! So, without further ado, using random.org:The w...

Book Review and Giveaway: The J.M. Barrie Ladies Swimming Society

Apr 29, 2013
Book Review and Giveaway: The J.M. Barrie Ladies Swimming Society

'The J. M. Barrie Ladies Swimming Society'Author: Barbara J. ZitwerFormat: PaperbackPublished: Atria Books; Dec. 2012Pages: 288Genre: Women's fictionGrade: BSource: AuthorSynopsis: When Joey Rubin stumbles upon a group of elderly women swimming in...

Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-Thon: The Wrap Up!

Apr 28, 2013

I feel bad about never checking in yesterday but I really wanted to accomplish my goal of finishing one big book! I did visit a ton of new to me blogs though which I really enjoyed. Here are my answers to the end of the read-a-thon meme:Which hour was ...

Dewey’s 24-Hour-Readathon Intro Post!

Apr 27, 2013

Hi All!As always I am late to join the readathon. I blame living on the West Coast and needing to sleep off my work week. However! I have a game plan to spice things up around here. I am not just going to read as much as I can today but I am going...

Book Review: The Other Typist

Apr 25, 2013
Book Review: The Other Typist

'The Other Typist'Author: Suzanne RindellFormat: ARCPublished: Amy Einhorn Books; May 2013Pages: 368Genre: Historical fiction; MysteryGrade: ASource: PublisherSynopsis: Rose Baker seals men’s fates. With a few strokes of the keys that sit before...