Book Review by Tyler Sacks, DHS Senior – Class of 2018
Lightning flashes. Coils spark. A large lifeform stirs on a slab that is surrounded with various gadgets and medical equipment. The creature sits upright and lets out a groan. He then stands, towering at 8-ft. tall, covered in dark green skin, with metal bolts protruding from either side of his head, which is covered in jet black hair.… Read More »
Hampton + Hudson, located in bustling Inman Park, is hosting its first Brunch + Books featuring author, actor and musician Val Emmich and his debut novel, The Reminders, on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Beginning at 1 p.m., Val will be reading, signing copies of his newest novel and performing live music from the soundtrack. Guests are also invited to nosh on Executive Chef Savannah Sasser’s full brunch menu including local favorites like the Chicken Benny and the Bees Knees Burger.… Read More »
Fast forward to mid-July. … Read More »
Note from Audra: This is an interesting, thought provoking article in the AJC about race, drugs, and prison written by one of my favorite authors. She’s actually the first author I convinced to come to my house for a book club meeting many years ago when we read Gods in Alabama.
Personal Journeys: Paths not taken
The first person I see at the maximum security women’s prison is the sergeant.… Read More »
I LOVE this book! My friend Kristin suggested this book because she knows how much Apalachicola, Florida means to me. She devoured it quickly and told me she knew I would enjoy…she was oh so right! I love the story, the characters, and the setting….I feel like I’m in Apalachicola with Maisy and Georgia.… Read More »
“I am 17 and a rising senior at Dunwoody High. … Read More »
A local couple is considering opening an independent bookstore in Dunwoody Village. However, they are doing their homework first and want to find out if the citizens of Dunwoody would be supportive of the idea.
They told me “We just want to take the temperature of folks in Dunwoody on their thoughts about having an independent book store in the area.”… Read More »
The July, August, and September books of my Meadowlake Book Club have officially been announced. Such a variety. I’ve read the first two already and and awarded each of them four Goodreads stars. Can’t wait to learn more about the September choice!
Small Great Things: A Novel
by Jodi Picoult Kindle Edition ~ Release Date: 2016-10-11Art of Hearing Heartbeats
by Jan-Philipp Sendker Kindle Edition ~ Release Date: 2013-03-01Juniper: The Girl Who Was Born Too Soon
by Kelley and Thomas French Kindle Edition ~ Release Date: 2016-09-13
A mutual friend that I share with this local author gave me Jaybird’s Song to read several weeks ago. It finally made it to the top of my reading pile and I enjoyed reading it last week. I particularly savor novels set in Atlanta and could genuinely relate to the main character as she is just a wee bit older than me. … Read More »
My good friend Mary K. chose this book for our Meadowlake Book club next month. I must admit I was skeptical even though she showed me before and after pictures of family members who have adapted the new lifestyle discussed in the book. However, I started reading it and am fascinated….I think you will be too!… Read More »
Let me just say I must have read this book when it first came out in paperback circa 2012 because I own the actual book..didn’t read it on Kindle. I remember thinking that it was a great read. I just researched and saw that I rated it 5 stars on Goodreads. I also remember thinking that it was an interesting insight into why the main character committed suicide and a good lesson for high schoolers to realize that how they treat people can be the difference in life and death. … Read More »
I read BOTH of these last weekend. both are UN.PUT.DOWN.ABLE! Tell Me Three Things will appeal to those of you who like Young Adult Fiction, What She Knew will appeal to those of you who liked Girl on a Train and Gone Girl.
What She Knew
by Gilly MacmillanTell Me Three Things
by Julie Buxbaum
