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Title: Fiction Ruined My Family Author: Jeanne Darst Genre/Pages: Memoir/320 Publisher: Riverhead Books (div. of Penguin) Release Date: September 29, 2011 Rating: 3 Bookmarks Source: Publisher Natalie’s 1-Sentence Synopsis: The youngest of four daughters born into a family with a storied past, Jeanne Darst finds herself battling nature AND nurture with her wit and tenacity. Memoirs–family memoirs in particular–are one [...]
As a new (and slightly rabid) fan of Tina Fey’s 30 Rock, I was eager to read her new memoir, Bossypants. It was a good read–perfect for a fan or reader who enjoys humor memoirs. If you’d like to win my (gently) read copy, just leave a comment below and your name will be put [...]
Title: Black Milk: On Writing, Motherhood, and the Harem Within Author: Elif Shafak Genre/Pages: Memoir/288 Publisher: Viking Release Date: April 28, 2011 Rating: 4 bookmarks Source: Publisher Nat’s One-Sentence Synopsis: A nomadic authoress contemplates motherhood and the impact it will have on her life and career in this poignant memoir that examines her experience with pregnancy, [...]
Title: In Stitches Author: Anthony Youn, MD (with Alan Eisenstock) Genre/Pages: Memoir/288 Publisher: Gallery (Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.) Release Date: April 26, 2011 Rating: 3.5 Bookmarks Source: Sneak Attack Media Nat’s One-Sentence Synopsis: An educational and amusing account of one man’s journey to adulthood and his career as a plastic surgeon. I’ll preface [...]
I’m thrilled to welcome author, actress, and advocate Alison Arngrim to Book, Line, and Sinker. Like many, my sister and I grew up watching Alison hector the children of Walnut Grove during her reign of terror as Nellie Oleson on the long running hit television show Little House on the Prairie. In 2010, Alison turned [...]
Welcome aboard, I'm Natalie! I'm 37, married to a dream boat, and live in New Jersey. It's all about books here! I read, recommend, review, and revel in them. Have a book you'd like me to review? Visit my Review Policy for details. Want to drop me a line? May 31, 2012
From the Outside Looking Indian
by Rupinder Gill
Courtesy of Berkley/NAL Penguin Group
June 12, 2012
Between You and Me
by Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus
courtesy of Engelman & Co.
July 3, 2012
The Next Best Thing
by Jennifer Weiner
courtesy of Engelman & Co.
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