Category: Good Kindle Books At A Glance
The Illumination by Kevin Brockmeier
The Illumination was definitely a break from my usual reading material. It was one of the Amazon Best Books of the Month last year, and is quite unique to say…
Pictures of You by Caroline Leavitt
I just finished a book that I really liked called Pictures of You, by Caroline Leavitt. The plot surrounds a major tragedy involving two women fleeing their marriages who collide…
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett was a little “out there” for me, but I’ve heard good things about it from other readers. I like to try to shake things…
Charles Dickens Bicentennial Celebration
This week, there are celebrations around the world to commemorate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, one of the most notable authors in literary history. Most, if not all of…
In One Person by John Irving
Good news for John Irving fans. He is coming out with a new book on May 8 called In One Person. His novels: The Cider House Rules and A Prayer…
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese is a must read. It has depth that only a select set of authors can truly capture. The novel has been translated in multiple…
AWOL on the Appalachian Trail by David Miller
If you have hiked, or considered hiking the Appalachian Trail, or just want to know more about the experience, then I highly recommend reading David Miller’s AWOL on the Appalachian…
Kindle Direct Publishing Helps Indie Authors Achieve Great Success
Two of the bestselling Kindle Books of 2011 were independent authors who used Amazon’s popular Kindle Direct Publishing service. Publishing an e-book has never been easier. This opportunity gives everyone…
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua
Yale law professor Amy Chua’s memoir, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother has stirred up a lot of controversy to put it mildly. It has been all over the media,…
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
France was a member of the Allied troops during World War II, but they were under heavy influence from Germany. Sarah’s Key sheds some light on little known hostility that…