Mingmei Yip Talks About Petals from the Sky

I’m hoping that you caught my review of Petals From The Sky by Mingmei Yip a couple of weeks back; it’s the story of a girl who dreamed of being a buddhist nun but then found herself caught between the East and the West, between spirituality and passion. The novel is loosely based on Mingmei’s own life story so I was delighted when she offered to answer some interview questions as part of the Sunday Salon this week.
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Julia Hoban talks about WILLOW and SCARRED

If you’re a regular reader of Blue Archipelago Reviews then you will know that I’m a big fan of WILLOW by Julia Hoban; I rated it five stars when I read it back in early 2009. Julia was kind enough to stop by and answer some interview questions then too.

This year WILLOW is being released on paperback on February 23 and is also coming to the UK in March. Interestingly UK readers will see this fabulous novel listed under a different name: Scarred.

I was intrigued by the change of name so I thought who better to ask for the reason than Julia herself – and she agreed to answer some more questions for us too.

Get Financially Naked: How to Talk Money with Your Honey by Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar

It’s extremely simple; if you spend money then you need to read this book. And don’t let the title put you off either, if you’re currently single then you should read this book too, it is completely applicable to you and you’ll have the added benefit of being able to talk money with your honey as soon as you meet them!

If I Am Missing or Dead… by Janine Latus

If you want to read a book that is both unforgettable and compelling, or a book that is heartbreakingly honest while being saddening and disturbing then you will appreciate If I Am Missing or Dead by Janine Latus. But if you are caught up in a relationship where you are belittled or beaten and you spend your time justifying the actions of your partner then you need to read this book to understand that you are not alone, and that it isn’t your fault.

Petals From The Sky by Mingmei Yip

If you enjoy beautifully written novels that provide a rare peek into a beautiful culture and are both captivating and inspiring then you’ll enjoy Petals from the Sky by Mingmei Yip.

Kindle – Wireless Reading Device Review

The Kindle International is much like its earlier versions, so if you live in the US and already own a Kindle 2 it’s not worth an upgrade. However, for those who have never owned an eBook reader before – or live outside of the US like me – it isn’t too hard to see why the Kindle Wireless Reading Device remains Amazon’s bestselling gadget. It’s sleek, cool and does the job well.

Penguin Luck by Kay Mupetson

The novel focuses on the life of Doreen Lowe, a junior law associate who lives in Manhattan with her father Max and three ghosts. Yep, you read that correctly, I did say ghosts – because Doreen is struggling to balance her personal needs and dreams with the ghosts of her father’s past.

America, Welcome to the Poorhouse by Jane White

If you prefer not to think about your personal finances then you should probably read America, Welcome to the Poorhouse. White paints a pretty bleak, but eye-opening picture about the state of America’s personal finances. She talks about how you can turn your 401(k) into a pension so that you can have the retirement lifestyle you hope for. She also shows you how to get out of credit card debt.

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen

I’m not the only person who has discovered that the GTD system can actually help keep your life on track either. Just ask Google. A search for Getting Things Done will deliver over 136 million results! You’ll find books and articles by David Allen, books and articles about David Allen, software that helps you implement the GTD strategy and people talking about how they use software to implement the GTD strategy. It’s a worldwide phenomenon!

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