This weeks question:
Time for Book Spine Poetry again! Take a picture of your book spines spelling out something epic.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Feature and Follow Friday
This weeks question:
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Review: Delilah's Daughters by Angela Benson
Author: Angela Benson
Pub date: 1/28/2014
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Source: Edelweiss
Summary from Amazon:
My review:An inspirational story about the allure of fame and the faith that binds a family forever . . .
Delilah Monroe has done everything in her power to keep her three daughters strong since the death of her husband. And a big part of that connection is their singing group, Delilah's Daughters. Veronica, Roxanne, and Alisha each have their own unique sense of self, but they all share the dream of Delilah's Daughters hitting the Billboard charts.
Now, just as they enter the final round of a national talent show, a record producer approaches Veronica with the promise of fame . . . if she goes solo. Then the man Delilah has always leaned on wants more from her than just friendship, and someone from her past comes calling with a shocking secret. Will Delilah be able to hold her family together?
Delilah's Daughters is about sisters Veronica, Roxanne and Alisha and their mother, Delilah, finding their way after losing a gospel singing competition. The lost was the tip of the iceberg. As the story of this family unfolds, we learn about family secrets, scandals and there were even a few love connections. This book reads like a soap opera or a movie. It was filled with drama. I liked how the sisters interacted with each other and how the story was fast moving. I didn't like the character Tia. She got on my nerves most of the time. Overall, this was a fabulous read and I recommend it to anyone who likes a family oriented story with faith-based values.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Teaser Tuesdays
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:Grab your current read
Open to a random page
Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
My Teasers:
Inside, the room was ridiculously mournful. There were torturous-looking folding chairs arranged in an oval and industrial carpeting the color of worn asphalt.
From Saturday Night Widows by Becky Aikman pg. 1
Friday, November 29, 2013
Feature and Follow Friday
This week's question:
What’s your favorite Thanksgiving Day food? If you’re not American or Canadian, what is your favorite holiday food?
My favorite Thanksgiving day food is seafood dressing made with mirliton and crab. My favorite Thanksgiving desserts are sweet potato pie and lemon meringue pie.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Review: The SFP LookBook: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 Collections
Author: Jesse Marth
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Pub Date: July 3, 2013
Source NetGalley
Summary:
Schiffer Fashion Press launches its inaugural LookBook with Fall/Winter 2013 runway looks from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Ideal for identifying trends in color, fabric, pattern, and silhouette, here are images of thousands of looks from more than 80 of today s top designers, including Michael Kors, Tadashi Shoji, Monique Lhuillier, Diane Von Furstenberg, Badgley Mischka, Naeem Khan, and more. This exhaustive compilation features high-end ready-to-wear, sportswear, menswear, accessories, and eveningwear presentations. Quickly reference the season s hottest trends, including intricate prints and embroidery; lacy, tiered dresses; garments with cut-out leather details; tribal-inspired urban menswear; and bold gowns in rich jewel tones. The SFP LookBook compiles everything that the Fall/Winter collections have to offer all in one volume of high-quality images it is a must have for trend spotters, stylists, buyers, and fashionistas everywhere.
My review:
This book is a must have for fashionistas, designers, lovers of fashion photography and any up and coming stylists. The layout is neat and the pictures are clear and colorful. There are many recognizable designers as well as new ones. There are a plethora of styles and fashion ideas for everybody. I've never been to fashion week but this book makes me feel like I have a front row seat to all of the many fashions.
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