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I got my Dreamweaver 8 upgrade software today. For those who don't know, Dreamweaver is one of the leading web design tools. This upgrade has mixed reviews, but by all accounts, it should be a step up from Dreamweaver 4, which I've been using for several years. That said, I plan to upgrade the site in some ways. You all might not see the changes, but they'll save me a lot of time!

I'm getting ready to post a review for Showdown by Tilly Bagshawe. The hardcover is scheduled to be released on June 13, 2006.

I reviewed Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard this week. I gave it "5-Books" and titled the review "Profound." It WAS profound. The book was told from the main character's perspective and followed the worst four years of her life. As a twelve-year-old, her two little sisters were murdered--almost literally under her nose--by a schizophrenic man. The story stretched from that to the point at which she chose to pursue her version of justice.

This book has been sliding on the bestseller list (#32 on NYT's list as of yesterday), and nobody can figure out why. I certainly don't have answers, but it got me thinking. Do we go through cycles of reading comedies versus tragedies? If so, would this be in response to their lives, world/national news, or the seasons? After 9/11 began to settle a bit, it seemed that comedies were in raving demand. People wanted to think about something happy.

What do you think? For books like Cage of Stars, is success dependent on the news or weather? Or is success dependent solely on the author's storytelling ability and reputation?

Again, I sure don't know. But I'll tell you, when you're in a good emotional place, read Cage of Stars. It will make you think. A lot.

Christina

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		Friday, May 19, 2006 Updates, New Reviews, & Cage of Stars I got my Dreamweaver 8 upgrade software today. For those who don't know, Dreamweaver is one of the leading web design tools. This upgrade has mixed reviews, but by all accounts, it should be a step up from Dreamweaver 4, which I've been using for several years. That said, I plan to upgrade the site in some ways. You all might not see the changes, but they'll save me a lot of time! I'm getting ready to post a review for Showdown by Tilly Bagshawe. The hardcover is scheduled to be released on June 13, 2006. I reviewed Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard this week. I gave it "5-Books" and titled the review "Profound." It WAS profound. The book was told from the main character's perspective and followed the worst four years of her life. As a twelve-year-old, her two little sisters were murdered--almost literally under her nose--by a schizophrenic man. The story stretched from that to the point at which she chose to pursue her version of justice. This book has been sliding on the bestseller list (#32 on NYT's list as of yesterday), and nobody can figure out why. I certainly don't have answers, but it got me thinking. Do we go through cycles of reading comedies versus tragedies? If so, would this be in response to their lives, world/national news, or the seasons? After 9/11 began to settle a bit, it seemed that comedies were in raving demand. People wanted to think about something happy. What do you think? For books like Cage of Stars, is success dependent on the news or weather? Or is success dependent solely on the author's storytelling ability and reputation? Again, I sure don't know. But I'll tell you, when you're in a good emotional place, read Cage of Stars. It will make you think. A lot. Christina 6:41 PM Comments: Post a Comment << Home
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