Tag Archives: historical fiction

Book Review: CODE NAME VERITY by Elizabeth Wein

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Karen Krueger

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein I am a coward. I wanted to be heroic and I pretended I was. I have always been good at pretending….God, I tried hard last week. My God, I tried. But now I know that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Book Review: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Karen Krueger

Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly Release date: October 12, 2010 (This review is based off of an advanced reader copy.) I start walking. It’s nine steps from where I’m standing to the edge of the roof. I count them as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Reading | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Book Review: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Karen Krueger

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Which in turn brings me to the subject I am telling you about tonight, or today, or whatever the hour and color. It’s the story of one of those perpetual survivors–an expert at being … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Lady-in-Waiting

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Karen Krueger

I’ve heard from a few writers who have heard a story or thought of a character and they just know that they have to write about it. It’s like if they don’t, they’ll never have peace–the story/character will keep nagging … Continue reading →

Posted in Q4U, Writing | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

Book Review: Ivy by Julie Hearn

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Karen Krueger

Ivy by Julie Hearn When she was born her father took one look at her and spat into a corner. “Red ‘air,” he wheezed. “Like Judas. She’ll have a temper to match the devil’s, strike me if she won’t. An’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Reading | Tagged | Leave a comment