First, R.I.P. JD Salinger. An American literary icon. For many, Catcher in the Rye was the first book someone handed them that they actually enjoyed, […] Read More
Smart is the best word I can come up with to describe Muriel Barbery’s The Elegance of the Hedgehog – however, funny and insightful aren’t […] Read More
Last summer, I blogged about my friend Derek who is a songwriter / singer. Well, he’s just finished his first CD (see side bar) but […] Read More
DO NOT use 123Print.com for online printing needs…. (unless you’re ok with this level of service). Me: I received this order on Wednesday. However, the […] Read More
I am so excited to welcome this guest reviewer of Serena to Lit&Leisure! Welcome, Mom! **** I don’t habitually read beyond midnight, but I could […] Read More
Novel, biography and spiritual meditations – Frederick Buechner’s Godric is all of these at once. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, Buechner tells the account – […] Read More
While I didn’t officially participate in the this weekend, I did enjoy reading about all the folks who did through my reader, and I took […] Read More
Once again, Lori Lansens proves her ability to combine depth, humor and dark in her latest novel The Wife’s Tale. The narrator is Mary Gooch, […] Read More
This guest review is by frequent reader and commentator, Tiff.The Angel’s Game by Carlos Ruiz ZafonOne of my favorite books is The Shadow of the […] Read More
Hey folks, I’ve been away for a few days, so that is why you haven’t heard much. I have a lot to catch up on, […] Read More