It was Ann Patchett’s glowing puff that swung it for me with acclaimed short story writer Patrick Ryan’s, Buckeye. I liked the sound of its premise but thought I might find the spiritualism mentioned in the blurb a bit too much to swallow. Ryan’s first novel follows two families, linked by a devastating secret, over […] The post Buckeye by Patrick Ryan: If you like Ann Patchett… appeared first on A life in books.| A life in books
One tradition that is simultaneously a cause of excitement, anticipation, and dread is getting up before sunrise to load up the car, with bikes, helmets, water bottles and snacks, before heading ou…| Accidental Wanderlust
I finished my July Purple Diamond Chain Rainbow Scrap Challenge top just under the wire!!! - Go me! And of course, you will see it again - ...| alyciaquilts.blogspot.com
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.| A life in books
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.| A life in books
A compilation of interesting and insightful thinking from the first seven of 13 recorded discussions so far this year about grantmaking and giving.| the Giving Review
The Ohio state-budget expert and research fellow talks more to Michael E. Hartmann about his recent report on rulemaking nongovernment organizations (NGOs), different types of rulemaking NGOs, their various funding sources, and what can be done to make sure they play an appropriate role in helping to shape state policy implementation and regulation.| the Giving Review
The Ohio state-budget expert and research fellow talks to Michael E. Hartmann about his recent report on rulemaking nongovernment organizations and how they can serve good purposes, but should operate transparently and be subject to the scrutiny of democratically elected policymakers.| the Giving Review
North American chicken breeds:Dominique, Blue Spotted Hen, Buckeye, Java, Jersey Giant, birds protected by Livestock Conservancy| Community Chickens
A field vole (c) Barrie H. Kelly| The Gleewoman's Notes