Forever is the Worst Long Time

by | Jan 2, 2017 | Book Reviews, Notebook

I’ve just closed FOREVER IS THE WORST LONG TIME and, after wiping my tears away, grabbed my laptop to share my thoughts. This is one of those stories that is going to stick with me. It’s sad and wonderful, heartbreaking and heartwarming. Pagan digs deep...

Falling by Jane Green Book Review

by | Jul 19, 2016 | Book Reviews, Notebook

Congratulations to Jane Green on her seventeenth novel, Falling, out today. I was privileged to read an advance copy for my review in The Huffington Post. Review of Falling by Jane Green What makes a family? What does it take to do what you love in life? These are...

In Twenty Years Book Review

by | Jul 1, 2016 | Book Reviews, Notebook

I had the privilege of reading Allison Winn Scotch’s new book, In Twenty Years, before today’s publication date. I have loved Allison’s other books including, The Theory of Opposites, so I dove into In Twenty Years eagerly and it didn’t...