The Critical Library: August 2011

Welcome to my blog!

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." -Dr. Seuss

Thanks for stopping by. I really hope that you take something away from this blog, even if it's just a book recommendation that leads you to a new series or new author that you will enjoy. I know that by keeping this blog, it's encouraging me to try new genres and to expand my horizons as far as reading new books, rereading old, and I'm even inspired to read the classics that I've missed. Because I'm a mom of four, I'll also be adding children's books into my reviews as I try to spend time reading with my kids on a regular basis. So why not review those as well and share them with you?

Books, for me, have always been great escapes. I remember being stranded on the island with the Swiss Family Robinson when I was 10 years old and it was a great place to be as I was having a rough childhood at the time. I flew away with Peter Pan and traveled with Meg through wrinkles in time, in Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. Now that I mostly read 'grown up' books, I don't travel to islands but I do live in someone else's world (or mind) for a while and it's a great way to get away from it all even if for a short time every day.

Enjoy my blog and as always, happy reading!

Karen

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Technical Difficulties

Hi, All, I just wanted to let you know that I'm having technical difficulties with the site and am trying to wait for them to be resolved before publishing the posts that are ready to go. I have three or four posts that are waiting for blogspot to fix their issues surrounding Amazon Associates.

Once that happens, I will ensure that all the posts are up and running the same day!

I have been reading some really great material...and some not so great material...so stay tuned!

I hope everyone stayed safe and dry through Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene. We didn't even lose Power, thank the Lord!!! And of course, it was a GREAT DAY TO READ!!!!

I am hoping to have my technical troubles resolved by this time next week so check back. I am trying to find a help desk somewhere to contact. Of course there isn't one...grrrrrr

Check back soon!

The Critical Librarian!!!!!