Category Archives: Talking Books

Reading lists and reviews.

Time to get lost in a book

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

I think that it is always time to get lost in a book. You have a feeling that you have been asleep but really you were reading away in a world created by a skillful author. One of the authors … Continue reading →

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The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

        Mitch Albom’s latest book is The First Phone Call from Heaven.  In case you have missed reading any of Mitch Albom’s books, he has written six very popular books starting with Tuesdays with Morrie.   Synopsis … Continue reading →

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For the Bookish Mom – Part Two

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

Last week I gave you some Mother’s Day gift ideas that were book themed.  This week’s ideas are more about books and reading. PLEASE NOTE – I have links for all the books and book related gifts. (Just click on the … Continue reading →

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The Storied Life of A.J. Filkry by Gabrielle Zevin

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

Does this ever happen to you?  Sometimes I will see a book, perhaps reviews of a book or the book itself frequently. It seems like it is suddenly everywhere. I usually take that as a sign that I should read … Continue reading →

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Then and Always by Dani Atkins

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

  Amnesia is a topic that can capture the imagination. Goodreads, a book review web site, has a list of popular amnesia books. There are 1,366 books on the list. Clearly it is an intriguing subject for authors. When I … Continue reading →

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