S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 8, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: Outside the Lines Author: Amy Hatvany ISBN: 9781451640540 Pages: 384 Release Date: February 7, 2012 Publisher: Washington Square Press Genre: Women’s Fiction Source: Publisher Rating:4.5  out of 5 Summary: Eden West is a successful chef at a ca...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 8, 2012, 4:00 am
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 7, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: The Rebel Wife Author: Taylor M. Polites ISBN: 9781451629514 Pages: 304 Release Date: February 7, 2012 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genre: Historical Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: Augusta Branson is a young widow living in p...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 6, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: The Crown Author: Nancy Bilyeau ISBN: 9781451626858 Pages: 416 Release Date: January 10, 2012 Publisher: Touchstone Genre: Historical Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Summary: Joanna Stafford is a member of a once-proud, now-disgrace...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 5, 2012, 11:50 am
Good morning everyone!  While most people will be getting ready to watch the big game today, today is a day of relaxing for us.  We’re not big into sports, and while we might have the game on in the background, I’m looking forward to doing some reading and blogging today.  I had another g...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 5, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook, Revised - 250 No-Fail Recipes for Pilafs, Risottos, Polenta, Chilis, Soups, Porridges, and More Author: Beth Hensperger & Julie Kaufmann ISBN: 9781558326675 Pages: 368 Release Date: January 17, 2012 Publisher: Harvard Common Press ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 4, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: The Devil’s Bones Author: Jefferson Bass ISBN: 9780060759902 Pages: 320 Release Date: January 27, 2009 Publisher: Harper Genre: Crime Fiction Source: Personal Copy Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: When Dr. Brockton receives a set of cremated remains,...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 3, 2012, 7:00 am
“What could there be about a shadow that was so terrible that she knew that there had never been before or ever would be again anything that would chill her with a fear that was beyond shuddering, beyond crying or screaming, beyond the possibility of comfort?” - A Wrinkle in Time, 50th Annive...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 3, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: A Wrinkle In Time: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Author: Madeleine L’Engle ISBN: 9780374386160 Pages: 280 Release Date: January 31, 2012 Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Genre: Classics, Teen, Fantasy Source: Big Honcho Media Rating: 4.5 ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 2, 2012, 8:00 pm
... World We Found Discussion: Friendships and Relationships The World We Found Discussion: Money and ... In Love - Stephen Wetta Boozehound - Jason Wilson The Uncoupling - Meg Wolitzer Books I’ve ... L’Engle Fragile Eternity - Melissa Marr The Lost Empire of Atlantis - Gav...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 1, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: Home Front Author: Kristin Hannah ISBN: 9780312577209 Pages: 400 Release Date: January 31, 2012 Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Genre: Women’s Fiction Source: SheKnows Book Club Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Summary: Jolene Zarkades found refuge with the milita...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Feb 1, 2012, 4:00 am
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 31, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: The Uncoupling Author: Meg Wolitzer ISBN: 9781594487880 Pages: 288 Release Date: April 5, 2011 Publisher: Riverhead Genre: Literary Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 3 out of 5 Summary: When the new drama teacher at a high school in Stellar Plains...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 30, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: The Thirteen Hallows Author: Michael Scott & Colette Freedman ISBN: 9780765328526 Pages: 352 Release Date: December 6, 2011 Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Urban Fantasy Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: Sarah Miller is going about her day...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 29, 2012, 10:30 am
Good morning everyone! This week has been all about catching up and getting some reading done, which I’ve loved.  It’s always nice to have one of those quiet weeks where you don’t have to stress out about anything - I almost forgot what that felt like!  I finished quite a few books this ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 29, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: The Partly Cloudy Patriot Author: Sarah Vowell ISBN: 9780743243803 Pages: 197 Release Date: September 23, 2003 Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Print) / Simon & Schuster Audio Genre: Non-Fiction, Essays, Audiobook Source: Personal Copy Rating: 4.5 out of 5 ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 28, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: Blind Submission Author: Debra Ginsberg ISBN: 9780307346384 Pages: 352 Release Date: September 25, 2007 Publisher: Three Rivers Press Genre: Chick Lit Source: Personal Copy Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: Angel Robinson is in a bind.  The beloved bookstor...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 27, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the Overrated in Spirits Author: Jason Wilson ISBN: 9781580082884 Pages: 240 Release Date: September 21, 2010 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Genre: Non-Fiction, Essays Source: Amazon Vine Rating: 4 out of 5 ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 26, 2012, 8:00 pm
The World We Found by Thrity Umrigar deals with many timely topics, some of which I haven’t covered in our discussions so far.  This is a catch-all post to discuss those issues, as well as whatever might be lingering on your mind about the book.  Feel free to answer any, or all, of the questions...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 26, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: If Jack’s In Love Author: Stephen Wetta ISBN: 9780399157523 Pages: 368 Release Date: September 29, 2011 Publisher: Putnam/Amy Einhorn Books Genre: Contemporary Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: The year is 1967 and Jack Witch...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 25, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: Affairs of Steak Author: Julie Hyzy ISBN: 9780425245835 Pages: 304 Release Date: January 3, 2012 Publisher: Berkley Genre: Cozy Mystery Source: Publicist Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: White House Chef Ollie Paras is back, and this time, her life is ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 25, 2012, 4:00 am
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 24, 2012, 8:00 pm
Welcome to the readalong and book club discussion of The World We Found by Thrity Umrigar.  Today we are discussing the themes of money and its relationship to power and respect, as presented in the novel as a whole.  In The World We Found, the theme of money and its relationship to power and ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 17, 2012, 8:00 pm
Welcome to the readalong and book club discussion of The World We Found by Thrity Umrigar.  Today we are discussing religion, as presented in chapters 1 through 18 (pp. 1-192) of the novel.  If you have insights to share, but they are based on events that occur later in the book, please note that ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 17, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: The Thorn and the Blossom: A Two-Sided Love Story Author: Theodora Goss ISBN: 9781594745515 Pages: 82 Release Date: January 17, 2012 Publisher: Quirk Books Genre: Contemporary Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: Evelyn Morgan is ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 16, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: Unsaid Author: Neil Abramson ISBN: 9781599954103 Pages: 368 Release Date: August 4, 2011 Publisher: Center Street Genre: Contemporary Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Summary: Though Helena has died, she is finding trouble letting go...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 15, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend Author: Rachel Bertsche ISBN: 9780345524942 Pages: 384 Release Date: December 20, 2011 Publisher: Ballantine Books Genre: Memoir, Non-Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Summary: ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 14, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: Miracle Beach Author: Erin Celello ISBN: 9780451233820 Pages: 352 Release Date: August 2, 2011 Publisher: NAL Genre: Women’s Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: When her husband, Nash, dies in a horrible accident, Macy Allen is...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 13, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: The Whole Story of Half a Girl Author: Veera Hiranandani ISBN: 9780385741286 Pages: 224 Release Date: January 10, 2012 Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Genre: Middle Grade, Cultural Fiction (South Asian) Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: So...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 12, 2012, 8:00 pm
Welcome to the readalong and book club discussion of The World We Found by Thrity Umrigar.  Today we are discussing the friendships between the book’s characters, as presented in chapters 1 through 9 (pp. 1-91) of the novel.  If you have insights to share, but they are based on events that occur...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 12, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: Missing Persons: A Kate Conway Mystery Author: Clare O’Donoghue ISBN: 9780452297067 Pages: 288 Release Date: May 31, 2011 Publisher: Plume Genre: Mystery Source: Publisher Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Summary: Kate Conway is a freelance television produ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 11, 2012, 6:00 am
Title: Come In and Cover Me Author: Gin Phillips ISBN: 9781594488443 Pages: 352 Release Date: January 12, 2012  Publisher: Riverhead Genre: Literary Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: Ren’s brother, Scott, died when she was just twelve ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Jan 11, 2012, 4:00 am
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Nov 1, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: The Strangers on Montagu Street Author: Karen White ISBN: 9780451235268 Pages: 352 Release Date: November 1, 2011 Publisher: NAL Trade Genre: Mystery Source: Publisher Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Summary: Melanie Middleton is still reeling from the news of the existence Jack Trenholm’s...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 31, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: The Corn Maiden and Other Nightmares Author: Joyce Carol Oates ISBN: 9780802126023 Pages: 264 Release Date: November 1, 2011 Publisher: Mysterious Press Genre: Short Stories, Literary Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: Joyce Car...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 30, 2011, 12:43 pm
Hello all! Today is the Marine Corps Marathon in DC, which means we are burrowed down at home.  The Marathon route goes right by our building, so all the streets around us are completely shut down.  That works for us, though, because we are going to spend today packing and consolidating for our bi...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 30, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: Green River Killer: A True Detective Story Author: Jeff Jensen & Jonathan Case ISBN: 9781595825605 Pages: 240 Release Date: September 13, 2011 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Genre: Non-Fiction, True Crime, Graphic Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 S...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 29, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: The Sugar House Author: Laura Lippman Source: Personal Copy Rating: 4.5 out of 5 When a family friend asks Tess Monaghan to look into her brother’s death in prison, Tess can’t help but accept.  What Tess doesn’t realize, though, is that the case will take her into the...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 28, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: Until There Was You Author: Kristan Higgins ISBN: 9780373776115 Pages: 416 Release Date: October 25, 2011 Publisher: HQN Books Genre: Women’s Fiction, Romance Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: Posey Osterhagen has a loving family, bu...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 27, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter Author: Tom Franklin ISBN: 9780060594664 Pages: 288 Release Date: October 5, 2010 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Literary Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: When a girl disappears in a small town in Mississippi, suspicion falls o...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 26, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: A Friend of the Family Author: Lauren Grodstein ISBN: 9781616200176 Pages: 320 Release Date: November 9, 2010 Publisher: Algonquin Books Genre: Literary Fiction Source: Library Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Summary: After Pete’s best friend lost his daugh...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 25, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: Darkness All Around Author: Doug Magee ISBN: 9781439154021 Pages: 352 Release Date: October 18, 2011 Publisher: Touchstone Genre: Thriller Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: Years ago, Risa’s husband Sean disappeared, and later in the...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 24, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: Last Man in Tower Author: Aravind Adiga ISBN: 9780307594099 Pages: 400 Release Date: September 20, 2011 Publisher: Knopf Genre: Literary Fiction, Cultural Fiction (South Asian) Source: Publisher Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Summary: The residents of Vishr...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 23, 2011, 10:26 am
I could give you many excuses for why I didn’t do a Sunday Salon post last Sunday.  We’re busy getting ready for our upcoming trip, and things have generally been hectic around here - yesterday we spent the entire day doing our version of spring cleaning (fall cleaning?)  But really, the reaso...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 23, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: The Last Letter from Your Lover Author: Jojo Moyes ISBN: 9780670022809 Pages: 400 Release Date: July 7, 2011 Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books Genre: Contemporary Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Summary: Jennifer Stirling wakes up in t...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 22, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: The Cosmic Clues Author: Manjiri Prabhu ISBN: 9780440241720 Pages: 384 Release Date: September 28, 2004 Publisher: Dell Genre: Cozy Mystery, Cultural Fiction Source: Personal Copy Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Summary: Sonia Samarth is the newest private i...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 21, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: Her Sister’s Shadow Author: Katharine Britton ISBN: 9780425241745 Pages: 352 Release Date: June 7, 2011 Publisher: Berkley Genre: Women’s Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Summary: When Lilli Niles receives word that her estranged...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 20, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: Bad Moon Author: Todd Ritter ISBN: 9780312622817 Pages: 368 Release Date: October 11, 2011 Publisher: Minotaur Genre: Crime Fiction Source: Publisher Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Summary: Kat Campbell is still the police chief of Perry Hollow, and things ...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 19, 2011, 6:00 am
Title: Little Black Dress Author: Susan McBride ISBN: 9780062027191 Pages: 320 Release Date: August 23, 2011 Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Genre: Women’s Fiction, Magical Realism Source: Publisher Rating: 4 out of 5 Summary: Evie’s main regret...
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S. Krishna posted an article on S. Krishna's Books - Oct 18, 2011, 8:00 pm
Thanks to the wonderful people over at Macmillan Audio, I’m thrilled to announce that I have a copy of the audiobook of Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan to give away to one lucky reader! (Please note that this is the audiobook, not the print version of Glow).  I really enjoyed the religious and ethical ...
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