In honor of Gringolandia, a few blogs were invited to do a tour. You can see my interview with the author here. Gringolandia is a great book and here are the blogs that are also participating! Make sure to check them out! ... Nov 11 Hope: Hope’s Book Shelf Now, onto the giveaway! Remember, if you don't win, you can get Gringolandia over here! It ends Nov. 1 at 4pm GMT+8 so enter, enter, enter ...

Erica — The Book Cellar Lyn Miller-Lachmann writes a heartfelt story with Gringolandia. It is completely honest and gripping. It follows the story of a family who was a victim of the political situation in Chile in the 80s. Gringolandia really brings a new light to readers. Part of what is so intriguing about Gringolandia is

... time to read. We head out shortly to meet the newlyweds for a late lunch and then go to church to watch the resident of the back bedroom receive Confirmation. All in all, a good weekend. GRINGOLANDIA is the story of Daniel, a teen whose family fled to the US after his father was arrested in Chile. Daniel's father has spent many years in prison being tortured by the Pinochet government. ...

... ;t do my IMM last week so this is a combination of last week and this week. Only Tin Grin and Gringolandia were received this week so I'm kinda glad I skipped out last week so this week's ... Shelena) Early B-day Present (Thanks RKCharron!)~Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld Contest Wins~ Signed! Gringolandia by Lyn Miller-Lachmann (Melanie's Musings)~ Jessica's Guide to Dating on the ...

... woman complain about how horrible it was that her travel agent booked her a trip in "gringolandia." It was so bad she switched to the hotel I was at. You don't just hear the word "gringolandia" without laughing. I cracked up. She cracked up. We became friends. We got to talking about life, the universe, and my blog and she called her ...

... jacket. Nieves jumps up, thrusting a large plush bear she was clutching into Alicia's lap. In the aisle she talks with Beto who informs her that he has found work up north, in Gringolandia, and will be leaving right now. He asks for her blessing and they end up blessing each other before he leaves. She is distraught. Ivan is preparing Teresa a little snack when Granny Teri walks in. She has ...