Date Started: 2/9/2012
Date Finished: 2/18/12
One-Word Summary: Disappointing
A note before we get into this summary: this is the sequel to The Magicians: A Novel, which I previously reviewed here. I knew I would get around to reading this sequel, despite some of my earlier misgivings about the first book. I just went back and re-read my review of the first book and found it surprising how insightful some of my questions were - the questions about Julia and Penny were both addressed in the sequel. Anyhow, onward with this review...
Monday, February 20, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Pale Demon - Kim Harrison
Date Started: 2/5/12
Date Finished: 2/8/12
One-Word Summary: Fun
Ok, no full review here because this is the second time I've read the book. I wanted to re-read it in advance of her next book coming out (which will be available for Kindle on February 21st). What can I say, I'm a sucker for these books - witches, vampires, pixies, weres, fairies, elves, demons and more. These books are pure fun.
Date Finished: 2/8/12
One-Word Summary: Fun
Ok, no full review here because this is the second time I've read the book. I wanted to re-read it in advance of her next book coming out (which will be available for Kindle on February 21st). What can I say, I'm a sucker for these books - witches, vampires, pixies, weres, fairies, elves, demons and more. These books are pure fun.
Roma - Steven Saylor
Date Started: 1/29/12
Date Finished: 2/4/12
One-Word Summary: Roman
When I bought this book at the half-price store I really thought it was going to take me a while to get through. Turns out it was an enjoyable, fairly easy read, that I went through pretty quickly. Oh, and no spoiler here - but imagine my surprise when I got to the end of this behemoth only to find out that there is a sequel (which I will now obviously have to read).
Date Finished: 2/4/12
One-Word Summary: Roman
When I bought this book at the half-price store I really thought it was going to take me a while to get through. Turns out it was an enjoyable, fairly easy read, that I went through pretty quickly. Oh, and no spoiler here - but imagine my surprise when I got to the end of this behemoth only to find out that there is a sequel (which I will now obviously have to read).
Friday, January 27, 2012
Resurrection - Leo Tolstoy
Date Started: 1/4/12
Date Finished: 1/26/12
One-Word Summary: Inspiring
I decided to start the year off with a light read - ha! I found this one in a half-price book store and didn't recognize the title so I bought it on a whim, figuring that I like everything that Tolstoy writes. True to form, he didn't disappoint.
Date Finished: 1/26/12
One-Word Summary: Inspiring
I decided to start the year off with a light read - ha! I found this one in a half-price book store and didn't recognize the title so I bought it on a whim, figuring that I like everything that Tolstoy writes. True to form, he didn't disappoint.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
The Puppy That Came for Christmas: How a Dog Brought One Family the Gift of Joy - Megan Rix
Date Started: 12/27/11
Date Finished: 12/28/11
One-Word Summary: Puppies!
This one was a stocking gift and needless to say I figured I would finish it before heading home (I'm currently visiting the family) - and that way I can leave it here. I'm a softie for animal tales so I knew I would enjoy this little book, even though it looks like the book equivalent of a made-for-tv-movie.
Date Finished: 12/28/11
One-Word Summary: Puppies!
This one was a stocking gift and needless to say I figured I would finish it before heading home (I'm currently visiting the family) - and that way I can leave it here. I'm a softie for animal tales so I knew I would enjoy this little book, even though it looks like the book equivalent of a made-for-tv-movie.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - Stieg Larsson
Date Started: 12/21/11
Date Finished: 12/26/11
One-Word Summary: Conclusory
So we finally arrive at the third book in the famous series, continuing the story of Lisbeth Salander and all of the other characters we have come to know in the first two books.
Date Finished: 12/26/11
One-Word Summary: Conclusory
So we finally arrive at the third book in the famous series, continuing the story of Lisbeth Salander and all of the other characters we have come to know in the first two books.
Monday, December 12, 2011
The Girl Who Played With Fire - Stieg Larsson
Date Started: 12/6/11
Date Finished: 12/10/11
One-Word Summary: Action-packed
So obviously I couldn't wait long until starting the sequel...all of about two days. It was just as good as the first book and I'm eagerly looking forward to the third. Again, my warning: don't click to the next page if you don't want to see spoilers.
Date Finished: 12/10/11
One-Word Summary: Action-packed
So obviously I couldn't wait long until starting the sequel...all of about two days. It was just as good as the first book and I'm eagerly looking forward to the third. Again, my warning: don't click to the next page if you don't want to see spoilers.
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