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- The Forgery of Venus by Paula's Book Talk on Nov 2, 2009
Last month I had the good fortune to spend a full day alone in the National Gallery in London. It houses a very fine collection of Renaissance paintings, including some of my favorites. But I was most interested in seeing...
- Favorite Reads of Summer 2009: Part One by Paula's Book Talk on Aug 18, 2009
Yes, I have a bookcase full of truly great books for you, but first, I want to apologize for my erratic posts of late. I've barely had time to breathe this summer-- began a 2nd business, husband laid off and...
- The School of Essential Ingredients by Paula's Book Talk on May 3, 2009
Reading Erica Bauermeister's beautifully crafted first novel is like eating the russet pear pictured on the book jacket. It's luscious, nourishing, crisp, not too sweet, and finished much too soon. What makes this novel so wonderful is not the plot..
- Beach Reads*: An Offer You Can’t Refuse by The Fashionable Gal on Apr 17, 2009
Okay, so how the hell have I not heard of Jill Mansell until recently? If you haven’t read any of her books, pay attention… An Offer You Can’t Refuse is my favorite book so far this year. I know it’s only April, but I’...
- Currently on my Bookshelf... by Psycmeister's Ice Palace! on Apr 5, 2009
Ever since I've been paying any attention to anything political, which is from a mighty long time ago, I've often wondered as to why those who ostensibly preach against man's inhumanity to man, and for decency and human rights so often run to the def...
- Gifts for a Shakespeare Lover by Paula's Book Talk on Dec 18, 2008
It's been a nightmare with no computer for the last couple of weeks, but my new machine is up and running. There's still time to order books from Amazon for delivery in time for Christmas, and I want to suggest...
- Book Pairings for Gift-Giving: Part One by Paula's Book Talk on Nov 29, 2008
Lately I've been pairing up books in my mind, books that complement each other and extend the reading pleasure. With the holidays coming up I realized that such pairings would make great gift ideas, and so I'll be doing a...
