Archive for May, 2009

20th May
2009
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If you enjoy historical fiction, then these novels may appeal to you: (more…)

16th May
2009
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Confession: I have never read true crime before reading this book.

Truman Capote is possibly one of the only authors who could compel someone as squeamish as myself to read true crime. Capote, the author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, has a style of prose that can make you care about any character, no matter who they are, no matter what they have done. Capote’s compelling prose is why In Cold Blood is such an engrossing book. (more…)

15th May
2009
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This post started mainly as a list for my cousin, a 14 year old who adored the Twilight series but I’ve put a bit of research into related books, and read quite a few before coming up with a list of books that I think would be interesting to a Twilight fan whether they’re 14 or 40. (more…)