Tag Archives: books

Wednesday Words

Posted on August 21, 2013 by TommiaW

It’s occurred to me why I find ‘reality shows’ so annoying – they lack logic and character. All right, there are several reasons why I don’t care for such shows (chief among them, they lead to cancellations of shows I do … Continue reading →

Posted in Ponderings | Tagged books, deborah owen, freevalley publishing, kate curran, reflections on water | 3 Comments

Wednesday Words

Posted on August 7, 2013 by TommiaW

Susan Fox’s book, Home on the Range, comes out today in paperback! If you like a bit of sci-fi, David S. Moore’s Mind Space collection is available here: If you like fantasy, Kennedy J. Quinn’s Secret Order of the Underworld … Continue reading →

Posted in Ponderings | Tagged books, debuts, events, free valley publishing | Leave a comment

Toe-Tapping Tuesday

Posted on August 6, 2013 by TommiaW

It’s toe-tapping Tuesday. Well, actually, it’s ‘Wiggle Your Toes Day,’ so I guess that could count, too. It’s official. I’ve gone and done it. While I had hoped to wait for the first day of the festival to make the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ponderings, Prose | Tagged books, festival at mount si, freevalley writes, holidays | 2 Comments

Wednesday Words

Posted on July 31, 2013 by TommiaW

Have you read Wendy Delaney’s Trudy, Madly, Deeply yet? It’s the debut of the “Working Stiffs” mystery series. Two words, then – Why not?!

Posted in Ponderings | Tagged books, deeply, truly madly, wendy delaney | Leave a comment

Food for Thought

Posted on July 18, 2013 by TommiaW

Two interesting reads regarding books and libraries. First, was this NPR piece from a few days ago called, “How Scholastic Sells Literacy to Generations of New Readers.” Some fear that with all the gadgets and gizmos, texting and twittering, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Ponderings | Tagged books, libraries, npr, reading | 2 Comments

Wednesday Words – New Works Edition

Posted on June 26, 2013 by TommiaW

For the romance lovers -Susan Fox’s Caribou Crossing is out now! And a sneak peek for an upcoming book by Amanda Keeney: Sage Collins is finally about to become an adult after spending most of her life in the foster care system. Graduation … Continue reading →

Posted in Joys of June, Ponderings | Tagged amanda keeney, books, susan fox | Leave a comment

Wednesday Words – ‘Joy’ Edition

Posted on June 12, 2013 by TommiaW

Three ‘joy’ful reads to enjoy. Joy of Cooking -Who didn’t make it through home ec without referencing this book? Still have the same copy, complete with creative bookmarks, measuring cup stains and other things indicating the most frequently used recipes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Joys of June | Tagged amy tan, books, gift of joy, helen hayes, joy luck club, joy of cooking, reading | 4 Comments

Friday Fast One – Imagination Edition

Posted on June 7, 2013 by TommiaW

It pays to lose a library card. I don’t get into the city often, especially on a weeknight. But receiving the final notice that I had until Friday to collect my requested item (The Complete Shakespeare Sonnets) before it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Joys of June, Ponderings | Tagged books, joy, library, reading | 16 Comments

Wednesday Words – New Releases Edition

Posted on June 5, 2013 by TommiaW

Three fun reads – something for all ages.

Posted in Joys of June, Ponderings | Tagged books, joy, new releases, reading | Leave a comment

Friday Fast One – Fun Finds

Posted on May 31, 2013 by TommiaW

Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord. ~ Sallust Our brain is mapping the world. Often that map is distorted, but it’s a map with constant immediate sensory input. ~ E. O. Wilson “Colors, like features, follow the … Continue reading →