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review: The Orphans Tales, by Catherynne M. Valente
The Orphans Tales: In the Night Garden by Catherynne M. Valente published in 2006 where I got it: library why I read it: have really, really enjoyed other novels by this author . . . . . . . A cross...
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Prince of Thorns, by Mark Lawrence
Prince of Thorns, by Mark Lawrence Published August 2011 Where I got it: rec’d review copy from Harper Collins/Voyager . . . . . . With an epic, empire-shattering sprawl that brings George R R Martin...
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Low Town: Risk taking done right
Low Town (UK: The Straight Razor Cure), by Daniel Polansky Published in Aug 2011 Where I got it: received review copy from the nice people at Doubleday/Random House Visit DanielPolansky.com for more...
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The Third Section by Jasper Kent
The Third Section, by Jasper Kent Published in Oct 2011 where I got it: received a review copy from the friendly folks at Pyr Why I read it: Enjoyed immensely the first two books in the series Twelve,...
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Let’s talk some Scott Lynch (again)
I got the opportunity to talk a bit about Scott Lynch with my friend John on a local radio show, Arts and More. and wow, can I tell you, 45 seconds to talk about your favorite author is not a lot of...
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Announcing the Lies of Locke Lamora read along
These are a few of my favorite things! Ladies and Gentlemen, this is what you’ve been waiting for. This is the “February surprise”. This is what all the fuss is about. This spring, I invite you to...
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Lies of Locke Lamora read along, part ONE
Hi Everyone! Welcome to our first weekend discussion of The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. As resident cat herder for this first section, I got to come up with the discussion starters. This...
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Random ponderings which equate to: I am odd.
Why don’t I watch more tv? Television is easy, available, and often populated by handsome people. Sometimes I wonder if I haven’t got a smidge of ye olde attention deficit disorder. I can curl up on...
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Anno Dracula, by Kim Newman
Anno Dracula, by Kim Newman published in 1992, reprinted by Titan Books in 2011 where I got it: purchased new (and don’t you just adore that cover art?) . . . . . . . If you’ve never read Bram...
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Blackbirds, by Chuck Wendig
Blackbirds, by Chuck Wendig published in 2012 Where I got it: the library . . . . . . . . Everyone is going crazy for Chuck Wendig’s Blackbirds. Action packed and with an engrossing premise,...
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King of Thorns, by Mark Lawrence
King of Thorns (Broken Empire, book 2), by Mark Lawrence published in 2012 where I got it: purchased new . . . . . . . . . . . It’s all about a change in perspective. Getting yourself somewhere where...
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Bitter Seeds, by Ian Tregillis
Bitter Seeds by Ian Tregillis published in 2010 where I got it: purchased new . . . . . . . . . . . . I’ve been avoiding this book for a while now. Alternate history is always fun, but I tend to shy...
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Clarkesworld, Year Four, part one.
I was lucky enough to get a copy of Clarksworld Year Four, which includes 24 pieces of original short fiction the digital magazine published during their fourth year of publication. Never heard of...
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Bloodstone, by Gillian Philip
Bloodstone (Rebel Angels, book 2) by Gillian Philip published November 2013 where I got it: received review copy from the publisher (thanks Tor!) . . . . . . . . Earlier this year the first book in the...
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The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang published May 2018 where I got it: purchased new . . . . . . . . I don’t know what I was expecting when I bought this book. I’d heard good things about it, it got some buzz...
View ArticleRecent Reads, Watchings, Craftings, Cookings, etc.
We’re in the middle of a heat wave, the novelty of getting to work from home has worn off, and I’m in a reading rut. Buckets of books to read and review, a ton of amazing stuff on my kindle app, and...
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