Monthly Archives: August 2014

Fine Just the Way it is (28)

Posted on August 28, 2014 by irenesroth

Fine Just the way it is By Annie Proulx Here is another top-notch novel by Annie. It is written in such a flowing manner and with a beauty that surpasses a lot of authors I read over the past few … Continue reading →

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Bad Dirt: Wyoming Stories 2 (27)

Posted on August 28, 2014 by irenesroth

Bad Dirt Wyoming Stories 2 By Annie Proulx These stories are beautifully written. It is the second book in the Wyoming series. The book has serious and sad overtones. The characters in this collection of stories struggle with so many … Continue reading →

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Close Range: Wyoming Stories (26)

Posted on August 28, 2014 by irenesroth

Close Range: Wyoming Stories Annie Proulx Annie shows her fierce love for Wyoming in this great novel that will capture the hearts and minds of most readers. This collection of stories focus on many themes, such as loneliness, violence, and … Continue reading →

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The Old Ace in the Hole (25)

Posted on August 28, 2014 by irenesroth

The Old Ace in the Hole Annie Proulx In addition to reading Edeet Ravel this summer, I’ve been feasting on Annie’s wonderfully poetic books as well. What a master wordsmith she really is! Some of her prose will transport you … Continue reading →

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When I was Eight (24)

Posted on August 25, 2014 by irenesroth

When I was Eight By Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton Art By: Gabrielle Grimard This is a wonderfully crafted and inspiring picture book for kids about a very courageous girl, Olemaun, who knows a lot of things, except she can’t … Continue reading →

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Your Sad Eyes and Unforgettable Mouth (23)

Posted on August 25, 2014 by irenesroth

Your Sad Eyes and Unforgettable Mouth By Edeet Ravel I picked up this book becomes of my commitment this summer to reading as many books by Edeet Ravel as I could get my hands on. And this book does not … Continue reading →

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A Wall of Light (22)

Posted on August 25, 2014 by irenesroth

A Wall of Light By Edeet Ravel This novel is one of the best stories I have read in years! It is captivating, inspiring, exhilarating, and life-changing. The story is about Sonya. She is on a journey of a lifetime … Continue reading →

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The Last Rain (21)

Posted on August 16, 2014 by irenesroth

The Last Rain By Edeet Ravel I am continuing on my Edeet Ravel diet this summer! What a beautiful journey it has been! Edeet is such a GREAT writer! And this book is in the same league of greatness as … Continue reading →

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Not my Girl (20)

Posted on August 16, 2014 by irenesroth

Not My Girl By Christy Jordan-Fenton Art by: Gabrielle Grimard This is a sad picture book about when a young girl, Margaret, gets off the boat and races towards her family. Margaret left home in the Arctic a few years … Continue reading →

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The Shipping News (19)

Posted on August 11, 2014 by irenesroth

The Shipping News By Annie Proulx This is a GREAT book! It is just as good as the movie version. It is a page turner and an inspiring story about how it is possible to find the love of our … Continue reading →

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