Someone made that comment to me a few weeks ago. The person was surprised and thought it was unusual for a man to mostly read fiction. Last year, I posted a blog entry explaining why I read fiction. I've considered this current blog entry as part two of this topic. I...
Wisdom of Kammbia 3.14: What Is The Novel You Would Buy And Give Away To Others?
by MHill | Jan 19, 2013 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
After reading and reviewing my latest book review, The Sparrow, I have bought several copies this past week and given them away to friends urging them to read this novel. First of all, I would like to thank everyone who posted kind words about that review. Getting...
Book Review 34: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
by MHill | Jan 14, 2013 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Books
Have you ever read a book that you knew instantly you should have read years ago? I knew it after reading the first chapter of The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. I was working at a mom-and-pop bookstore in Santa Fe, NM in 1996 when this novel was published. I...
Wisdom of Kammbia 3.12: Marion’s 2012 Book Reviews Year In Review
by MHill | Dec 29, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
The end of 2012 has come and the world didn't end...those Mayans! LOL! Anyway, I've decided to create my own list of the books I've read and reviewed for the blog in 2012. I had a good year reading and looking forward to fulfilling my reading resolution in 2013....
Wisdom of Kammbia 3.11: Marion’s Bakers Dozen of Reviews for 2013
by MHill | Dec 19, 2012 | 2013 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
We have come to the end of an another year. I have read a lot of books and reviewed quite a few for the blog in 2012. However, I will post an end of the year review on those books in a few days. Moreover, I'm lining up my books to read and review for the blog for...
Book Review 33: The Child Goddess by Louise Marley
by MHill | Dec 11, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
Can you judge a book by its cover? Well, this old adage was put to the test by me in reading The Child Goddess by Louise Marley. I was perusing at our local used bookstore here in San Antonio and made it to the science-fiction section to see this striking cover of a...
Book Review 31: Cover Her Face by P.D. James
by MHill | Sep 29, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Adam Dalgliesh Novels, Book Reviews
After reading and reviewing White Butterfly by Walter Mosley recently, I've gained a new appreciation and affinity for the mystery novel. As a result, I've decided I will read an entire mystery series over the next year and post the reviews on the blog. I chose P.D....
Book Review 29: Tracks by Louise Erdrich
by MHill | Sep 8, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Duologies
I wrote in my last review, White Butterfly by Walter Mosley, that the next couple of books I reviewed would be from authors I've been wanting to read for a long time. Next up: Tracks by Louise Erdrich For many years, I've been wanting to read Louise Erdrich. I had...
Book Review 27: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
by MHill | Aug 28, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
Does a novel that is highly recommended live up to hype? Well, I will attempt to answer that question in my latest book review of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. This novel has been one of the most talked about and most recommended by book clubs in the last few...
Wisdom From Kammbia 3.1: The New Standards of Fiction List
by MHill | Aug 18, 2012 | Wisdom From Kammbia Column
Last week, I posted a blog post about doing a New Standards of Fiction list. I wanted this list to represent every genre for works published in the last 20 years. I received quite a few responses and thanks to everyone who gave me their recommendations. Here is the...