Pending...

I know I haven't done a book review for awhile... that's probably because I've been reading almost a 900 pager. I Know this Much is True by Wally Lamb is just... amazing. More on that later when I finally finish the 50 or so pages I have left (thank god for train rides).

And, of course, I've been working on (trying to) start a novel of my own. The idea is there, I just have to... write. Hah. Regardless, the West Chester writers group is officially starting their meetings again tonight (and I'm new!). Okay, so it's basically a bunch of friends sitting around talking about writing, actually writing, and the basics of agents, publishing, etc. I'm an inside source (haha) because I've talked to so many authors and dealt with so many publishers for the two years I worked at the Doylestown Bookshop.

I'll let you know how it goes. :)

Book Review: Standing Still

Standing Still: A Novel by Kelly Simmons

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very quick-paced, yet very very good book. I have actually met Kelly as a bookshop event coordinator, and just picked up the book while visiting and she was doing a signing. I remember when she first came in with the book in hardcover going "I have to read this someday." Well, now I have and I'm glad I did.



The reason why I decided to read the book was because of the main character, Claire, suffers from panic disorder, a term I myself am quite familiar with. The plot, a mother who insists a kidnapper take her instead of her daughter, also seemed very interesting. Now, after reading, I'm very glad I did.



This review might sound a bit short, but I'm the type of reviewer who hates giving away any plot points. The main urge for the review was to let Kelly know that I enjoyed the book and that I'm glad that Claire found her "home" (or that's what I call it, anyway). It's uplfting for anyone who suffers from any form of mental illness.



Thank you.


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