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Book Review: Mr. CSI: How A Vegas Dreamer Made A Killing In Hollywood, One Body At A Time

March 26, 2012

It seems to be my luck that while reading the George R. R. Martin Ice and Fire series I tend to find other books that are engaging, interesting, and quick to read. Mr. CSI: How A Vegas Dreamer Made A Killing in Hollywood, One Body At A Time, the autobiography of television franchise CSI’s creator … More Book Review: Mr. CSI: How A Vegas Dreamer Made A Killing In Hollywood, One Body At A Time

I Love Getting Packages

March 17, 2012

I love getting things in the mail. It is so terribly exciting. Especially when said mail is coming from halfway around the world. One of the best things about having my sister study in Europe is I can force her to get cool stuff for me she loves me and sends me awesome gifts. Though perhaps … More I Love Getting Packages

Book Review: A Clash of Kings

March 16, 2012

Last year I decided it was time to start reading George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. And now I have finally finished the second book in the series, A Clash of Kings. The second book in the series will soon be shown as a TV drama on HBO, … More Book Review: A Clash of Kings

Book Review: Roller Skating for Gold

March 6, 2012

Recently, I was wasting time on Amazon (well, I was looking for something, but the stupid incredibly helpful Amazon search engine found lots of other things for me to spend money on), and I found a wonderful book on roller skating that I didn’t even know existed – Roller Skating for Gold by David H. Lewis: Amazon … More Book Review: Roller Skating for Gold

Wheel of Time – Cover Art Update

March 1, 2012

For those of you who are fantasy and science fiction fans, you have probably already heard the news, but Michael Whelan will be producing the cover art for both the print and e-book versions of A Memory of Light – the final Wheel of Time book. The artwork for the first 13 books in the … More Wheel of Time – Cover Art Update

Book Review: Gunn’s Golden Rules

February 20, 2012

I recently borrowed and read Tim Gunn’s fashion book, A Guide to Quality, Taste, and Style, as partial inspiration for my sewing challenge, and decided that it would also be fun to read his other book, Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons for Making It Work. I am really a fan of this book! Organized … More Book Review: Gunn’s Golden Rules

Newsflash – A Memory of Light Release Date Announced!!!

February 17, 2012

For those of us who have been reading the Wheel of Time series for over a decade (or two), the announcement we have been waiting for has finally been made – January 8, 2013 is the official date for the release of the fourteenth and final book – A Memory of Light! The official announcement … More Newsflash – A Memory of Light Release Date Announced!!!

Book Review: Lost at the Con

February 16, 2012

When I saw Lost at the Con recommended on a “geek blog,” I knew I simply had to read it. So, when I needed to order a teflon presser sheet I decided to round out my Amazon order with this book (please tell me I am not the only one who always adds something from my wish list … More Book Review: Lost at the Con

Book Review: How I Became Stupid

February 13, 2012

I had been reading a lot of fantasy novels at the end of last year, so I decided I wanted to read something a little different over the holidays, and I settled on the amusing satire, How I Became Stupid by Martin Page. This novel details the adventures of Antoine as he searches for happiness, which, … More Book Review: How I Became Stupid

Book Review: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style

February 7, 2012

This year I have decided to give myself a Tim Gunn inspired sewing challenge, based on his short lived television series, Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style. However, when my mother recently got his book, A Guide to Quality, Taste & Style, I simply had to “borrow” it and read it first. This book was released … More Book Review: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style