Monthly Archives: March 2008

Fishes Roosting – or Not

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Karen

All the Fishes Come Home to Roost: An American Misfit in Indiaby Rachel Manija Brown I picked this book up at the BEA just because of the title, figuring anything with fishes “roosting” had to at least be interesting. I … Continue reading →

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Mystery and Romance

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Karen

Hot Blooded by Lisa Jackson You know an author has made it, when before you even see the “New York Times Bestselling Author” on the cover, you notice her name is set in a (much) bigger typeface than the actual … Continue reading →

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Different Than You’d Think

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Karen

Confessions of a Deathmaiden by Ruth Francisco The book starts out seeming science-fictionish, as the whole “deathmaiden term is the job description for the main character. A deathmaiden is the opposite of a midwife – instead of ushering a new … Continue reading →

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