Book Review: Faery Tale: One Woman's Search for Enchantment in a Modern World
0 comments Posted by Faten Abdallah at 2/24/2011 08:25:00 AM
After the loss of her father, Signe Pike travels to different parts of the world to search for enchantment in a modern world. Signe travels to parts of Mexico, England, Ireland, Scotland and Man of Isle. As she discovers the world of faeries and other enchanted creatures, Signe is able to bring closure of her father's death.
This could be classified as a travel or personal memoir. The reader is able to read about beautiful descriptions on Signe's travels. Readers are also able to see Signe grow as a person as well.
An enjoyable read. 4 out of 5 stars.
I received this book through Perigee, a division of Penguin Group. Image is Amazon link.
Beverly Hills to Host First-Ever Book Club Weekend With New York Times Bestselling Authors
0 comments Posted by Faten Abdallah at 10/04/2010 08:00:00 AMWHAT:
The Beverly Hills Literary Escape features three days of unique literary experiences such as chatting with Aimee Bender over lemon cake at Gearys; discussing Fiction and Memoir over lunch at Porta Via with Joyce Maynard and Dani Shapiro; Afternoon Tea and Mediation with Sylvia Boorstein at The Peninsula Beverly Hills; and coffee with Joseph O’Neill at Lawry’s The Prime Rib.
Presented by Literary Affairs and Rare Bird Lit—in association with book group expo, Reading Group Choices and The Saban Theatre—with sponsorship provided by UBS and Penguin Group (USA).
WHO:
New York Times bestselling authors Colum McCann, Ethan Canin, Martha McPhee, Joyce Maynard, Abraham Verghese, Joseph O’Neill, Karen Essex and others celebrate The Beverly Hills Literary Escape, a first-ever book club weekend of A-list literary guests in intimate and luxurious Beverly Hills settings.
WHEN:
Friday, October 22nd, 2010 7:00pm
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 10:00am to 4:30pm
Sunday, October 24th, 2010 10:00am to 10pm
WHERE:
Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211, and Gearys Beverly Hills, Montage Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Spago Beverly Hills, Porta Via, Via Alloro, The Paley Center for Media, The Beverly Canon Gardens
