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Sweet Serenity with Books in Sequestered Nooks

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Books Longfellow“The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Whether you like reading while holding a book in your hands or reading on a well lit screen where the words glow at you, you are still a reader of the written word.

A book is a friend and companion as your computer screen or i-pad or reader would be to you. There is a hesitation in some to admit their enjoyment for the practical use of electronic devices to achieve the same pleasure derived from pulp. [Read more…] about Sweet Serenity with Books in Sequestered Nooks

If Only Jane Eyre Would Come to Life

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If you could bring one fictional character to life for a day, who would you choose?

Jane Eyre was the first person that occurred to me. I want to meet that woman. I want to say hello and shake hands and thank her for the hours of pleasure, joy and rapture that her character brought me to every time I have read that book. [Read more…] about If Only Jane Eyre Would Come to Life

Simple Conversation

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Simple Conversation: A NovelSimple Conversation

  • (publication date: Feb 14, 2011)
  • Books > Literature & Fiction > Women’s Fiction > Single Women
  • Books > Literature & Fiction > Women’s Fiction > Domestic Life

    My debut novel, a light beach read for the approaching summer months. Having garnered a string of 5-star reviews, it has been topping the bestseller charts in Women’s Fiction. This enchanting novel is part of the Salma Keir trilogy.

    “… I read this book and absolutely loved it…anyone who likes a book with humor, love, friendship and some drama will really enjoy this book.”

    “… Ms Rumzi has just the right touch of pulling you into the story and the lives of her characters…”

    Description

    Salma, in her late forties, is not expecting much of relationships after years of dating. Then she finds a man… online, of all places.

    After meeting Merrick in person and falling for him, she discovers that his x-wife is still in the picture. Is he worth fighting for, or is it too late to risk yet another relationship disappointment? And what will it cost to make him her own?

    Buy it on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes & Noble, Nook, iBooks, Sony, Diesel, Kobo, Smashwords, Scrollmotion

    Simple Conversation Twitter Book Hashtag: #scHrtPrs

    Lousy Books are Killing Trees!!

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    This week is National Green Week.

    Now, I am not so much into the green thing when it comes to books. I may have books on Kindle but reading them on Kindle, well not so much.

    Back to my point. So, if you are reading a book (and I will not mention said book) and you get to page 86 and you still did not get into the meat of it, then something is really screwy in this equation. Here is a waste of several pages that could have saved a tree.

    Now, you try and stick to it since you are, after all, in the first pages of this mystery. Nothing so far has really happened and you are anticipating lots from the reviews and the hype. Still nothing.

    When 300 pages into it, it starts to get a little better, you wrinkle your nose in disgust.

    And here comes my Green Week suggestion. What if we all stopped this insatiable need to devour books in the raw and just buy online writing or even join the library. Would that be an acceptable solution to you all?

    After all, if more than 80% of this book (which was made into a movie, by the by) is not getting you into the place where you cannot tear yourself away from it, what is the point?

    You can put up with 20% of blah blah blah blah blah, but 80% is carrying the line too far where it is borderline garbage. You expect a mystery to grab you and not let you go. Not drag you along kicking and screaming.

    If you think my idea of a library card or even online reading is valid, let me know. After all, we all have opinions like we have …… and they all stink.

    10 Must Reads According To Me!

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    10 Books You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

    My recommendations are all different and widespread in type and style. Good writing, varied and divergent.

    VOX by Nicholson Baker
    A man and a woman, call each other, over an adult phone line. They provoke each other sexually, they entice one another. This is a novel where we eavesdrop on them and listen in to their private conversations. Well written. Do not get offended.

    Julie and Julia by Julie Powell
    A charming, endearing novel of striving do what you can to succeed. A funny, quirky story of internet, city and married life. O, yeah, lots of cooking with Julia Child too.

    Plainson by Kent Haruf
    Haruf writes a wonderful story of coming together. A teenager who gets pregnant, a lonely teacher, two young sons left by their mother and their father, plus two older farmers who help. A heart warming story. Wonderful read.

    The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
    This is Setterfield’s first novel. Parallel stories of a lonely woman who gets hired by a mysterious writer, to write her life story. Intriguing and wonderfully written.

    Fall on your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald
    This is an unbelievable story, spanning a few generations. Secrets, lies and secrets that could destroy them all. Compelling. Amazing. Unexpected, epic story, well written.

    The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
    A poor Indian driver is hired by a rich family to drive their son around. Powerful imagery, strong sense of self preservation. Amazing story. Good read.

    The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
    15 year old Michael is rescued by a woman twice his age. They become lovers then she disappears from his life. Only to resurface years later standing trial for a heinous crime. Amazing. Wonderful read. Even better than the movie. 🙂

    The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant
    Intricate story of a young woman who is made to marry despite being in love with someone else. The trials she goes through. Things are not what they seem is an understatement. Intricate and amazing. Excellent read.

    I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb
    The story of a pair of twins who are not the same at all. An exciting story of love and caring. Interesting story and a wonderful read.

    People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
    A book that was written and illustrated gets protected by many through the years. An amazing story of caring, intrigue and forgery. A great story. Great writing. Wonderful read. Amazing!