Author Archive for Maeve

Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012

I have been debating whether to write about "Gone Girl" since I read it last month. The reviewers were ecstatic - One of those rare thrillers whose revelations actually intensify its suspense instead of dissipating it. The final pages are chilling."

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012

Do you have summer travel plans? No? Then let reading be your escape. Travel writing is a wonderful way to take a trip vicariously, especially a trip to a destination that you wouldn’t necessarily choose or to ones that no longer exist. My picks...

Wednesday, Jun 13, 2012

I can't stop recommending "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed.  "It is truly one of those books you can't put down, at least I couldn't.  It is the summer of 1995 and Strayed sets off at the age of 26 to hike the Pacific Coast Trail (PCT).  She has little...

Thursday, Mar 1, 2012

420 Characters began its life as a collection of Facebook updates back in the day when they were limited to just 420 characters.   Lou Beach is an acclaimed artist and illustrator and 420 includes several fantastical collages.  One of my...

About Maeve

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Maeve previously worked at the Iowa City Public Library as the Adult Services Coordinator.