I loved this book so much. I had been reading a lot of stuff that was of the epic, dystopian, saving-the-world ilk. Nothing wrong with any of it. Usually my favorite type of stuff to read. But I needed a… Read More ›
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Top Ten Tuesday – Spring Reading Edition
Not counting the books I have in progress (see previous post – oy), I have several books that I am looking forward to reading this spring. If I ever get caught up on everything else I’m reading that is. Hopefully… Read More ›
Something worse than death?
It’s strange how I come across books these days. You all know what a fan I am of Maureen Johnson (I may have mentioned her a time or two – or ten). Well, one of her friends, who happens to… Read More ›
Top Ten Tuesday – New Series Edition
Another Tuesday, another Top Ten list from “The Broke and the Bookish!” This week’s topic was so easy for me! As many of my friends can attest, my to-read list is very, very long. Many of those books are the… Read More ›
Not in my House
Today’s review comes courtesy of my friend and podcast co-host, Jess. She had been bugging me and bugging me to read Chloe Neill’s Chicagoland Vampires series. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to read them, I just never seemed to… Read More ›
She did it again . . .
And I seriously didn’t think she could. But it’s official: Mira Grant has totally blown my mind. It all started with a little book (okay, not so little) about zombies, a book that I would never have picked up if… Read More ›
Top Ten Tuesday – Shopping Edition
Greetings one and all! I am here today with another Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by the lovely folks over at “The Broke and the Bookish.” Today’s topic was a bit difficult for me – which authors are on your “auto-buy”… Read More ›
The Mortal Instruments
For my reading goal this year, I finished reading The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. I read the first two books at the end of last year, the last three published books last month. And all I can say… Read More ›
Top Ten Tuesday – Memories Edition
Today’s lists, from the folks at “The Broke and the Bookish,” is all about memories. What are your favorite memories having to do with a book or author? I love these lists, because they really make you think. This one… Read More ›
I was a bad girl . . .
Yes, I was. I went on a book binge this weekend. And so, I bring you another “Stacking the Shelves,” hosted by Tynga’s Reviews. Lirael and Abhorsen by Garth Nix – To be fair, I did get these at the… Read More ›
Life With No Plot 