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September 2010

Dispatches from the Edge by Anderson Cooper

Title: Dispatches from the Edge Author: Anderson Cooper Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: HarperCollins; First Edition edition (May 23, 2006) Source: Library Genre: Non-Fiction Rating: 4.5 out of 5 My thoughts: I love reading books on War Correspondence but sadly out… Continue Reading →

Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink

Title: Prophecy of the Sisters Author: Michelle Zink Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (August 1, 2009) Genre: Young Adult (Fantasy) Source: Library Rating: 3.5 out of 5 My thoughts: I was excited when… Continue Reading →

Wordless Wednesday: Petra in Jordan

These are pictures of Petra in Jordan. They were taken by my husband when he went to Jordan for work. Isn’t Petra beautiful? It is an archeological city smack in the middle of the desert. I was reminded of these… Continue Reading →

Rani by Jaishree Misra

As a review for a book, this might contain spoilers but since Rani Lakshmibai is a historic figure, the time line and major events in her life are well known. Title: Rani (meaning Queen) Author: Jaishree Misra Paperback: 432 pages… Continue Reading →

Mailbox Monday

I was half way through the last day of BBAW post when the internet stopped working. It started working only the next day and by then I had lost all interest. But I did enjoy reading everyone’s goals for the… Continue Reading →

Day Three—Unexpected Treasure

We invite you to share with us a book or genre you tried due to the influence of another blogger. What made you cave in to try something new and what was the experience like? Before I started blogging or… Continue Reading →

BBAW appreciation week Interview swap

For me the most exciting and fun part of BBAW is Blogger Interview Swap. Not only do we get to know more about one particular blogger but we also get to answer some fun questions. I have known Alyce’s blog… Continue Reading →

Mailbox Monday and BBAW

As we all know BBAW has already started and unfortunately I did not really get time to get excited enough. I have been busy managing bookings for my parents visit in December, looking for a job, completing the final PR… Continue Reading →

Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran

Title: Cleopatra’s Daughter Author: Michelle Moran Genre: Historical Fiction Set in: Rome Source: Review Copy Hardcover: 448 pages Publisher: Crown; 1st edition (September 15, 2009) Rating: 4.5 out of 5 My thoughts: Cleopatra’s Daughter is the story of Selene, who… Continue Reading →

Cleopatra’s Daughter by Michelle Moran

Title: Cleopatra’s Daughter Author: Michelle Moran Genre: Historical Fiction Set in: Rome Source: Review Copy Hardcover: 448 pages Publisher: Crown; 1st edition (September 15, 2009) Rating: 4.5 out of 5 My thoughts: Cleopatra’s Daughter is the story of Selene, who… Continue Reading →

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