Since I missed doing a review yesterday (stupid stomach virus), you get two reviews today. That sounds fair, doesn’t it? First up – Graceling by Kristin Cashore. This was a book recommendation from my podcast co-host, Jess. We discussed it… Read More ›
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Top Ten Tuesday – Frustration Edition
This week’s Top Ten list is one that we discussed a few episodes back on Bibliophiles Anonymous – the most frustrating characters we’ve ever read. And thanks to the lovely folks at “The Broke and the Bookish,” I get to… Read More ›
Stacking the Shelves
Being sick has really crimped my blogging style. Now that everyone in my house is on the mend, I need to get back down to business! Today I will give you a “Stacking the Shelves” post, hosted by “Tynga’s Reviews.”… Read More ›
I just want to know his name . . .
This past weekend, I recorded a podcast episode discussing the book Sabriel by Garth Nix. I thought it only fitting that I talk about it here as well. This book was recommended to me by the book club over at… Read More ›
Top Ten Tuesday – 2013 Edition
Greetings one and all! This week, the lovely folks over at “The Broke and the Bookish” are talking about the debut books coming out this year that they can’t wait to read. This was a bit harder for me than… Read More ›
It was a dark and stormy night . . .
Thus begins one of the most popular series in children’s literature – The Time Quartet by Madeline L’Engle. It had been forever since I had read these books. One day, I just felt the need for something comfortable and familiar,… Read More ›
The Iron Fey
Trying to finish up reviewing books from last year so I can start 2013 fresh. Reviewing four books at once will help. 🙂 I feel like I’ve talked about these books a lot, but it might have been mostly on… Read More ›
Mythos Academy
My friend Jess and I have a little project that we’re working on. It’s a podcast called Bibliophiles Anonymous. I might have mentioned it a few times. Insert the obligatory “please-listen-and-subscribe-to-us-on-iTunes” here. Anyway, Jess got us signed up for a… Read More ›
Rise up while you can . . .
My God, this book! This is another one that I’ve wanted to talk about ever since I finished it, because it completely blew me away. After the last page, I just sat there, staring at the book, thinking to myself,… Read More ›
I swear we were infinite . . .
Today’s review is one that I have been looking forward to writing ever since I finished this book – The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. It’s a hard review to write though because, honestly, where do I… Read More ›