by Christa | Oct 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
Derision de·ri·sion (d-rzhn) n. a. Contemptuous or jeering laughter; ridicule. b. A state of being derided: The proposal was held in derision by members of the board. 2. An object of ridicule; a laughingstock.
by Christa | Oct 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am reading The Color of Water by James McBride for my book club. I am really getting into it, so much that I am staying up too late to read, something I hardly ever do, only because I know I will pay for it (and I did, major headache). Anyway, I read this passage...
by Christa | Oct 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
I just finished Harriet the Spy by Lois Fitzhugh for the nth time. It was just as good this time as it was when I was a child. I tried to read for work’s sake this time, since I know authors should learn from the best writers, but with this book, like most...
by Christa | Oct 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am onto a new book, done with the old, happily. I am always sorry to read a book that I feel like is a waste of precious time; but glad for the great book club conversation we had about The Time Traveler’s Wife. I also really like the idea of stretching...
by Christa | Oct 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’d love to hear about your favorite book now that you’ve seen my A list. I love recommendations. Feel free to share themes as well.