I started listening to book podcasts on a fairly regular basis a few years ago. In an attempt to mitigate whining from my sister, who was missing her college artist community, I introduced her to a few book and writing related podcasts. Interestingly, a few months later she returned the favor by introducing me to … More Book Review: Wolf in White Van
I first heard about Uprooted on Tor’s Rocket Talk podcast (Episode 54), when the host was absolutely gushing over the latest novel by fantasy author Naomi Novik. The podcast’s host often gives positive reviews about (some) of the books he mentions, but I have rarely heard him as excited as he was about Uprooted. Shortly thereafter, Uprooted was again … More Book Review: Uprooted
This review is coming several months after I’ve read Annihilation, the first installment ofJeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach Trilogy, but I thought it was about time I got around to reviewing it. The books in this collection have been getting quite a bit of buzz and has won the 2014 Nebula for Best Novel, the 2014 … More Book Review: Annihilation
I’m months behind in writing my book reviews, and while I feel like I should finish my older reviews first, I couldn’t help but jump in to the current discussion surrounding Ernest Cline’s latest novel, Armada. Before I start my review, I feel the need to state that I am a huge Ready Player One fan. I … More Book Review: Armada
Ok, so I’ve gotten rather far behind in my book reviews, and I figure it’s about time to get caught up. Since it has been several months, this review won’t be quite as fresh as they normally are, but an old review is better than no review. So, the first book that my book club … More Book Review: The Sparrow
I’ve been trying to get all of my book reviews written for the books I’ve read this year. Then, to take a break, I read another book. Well, novella, technically, I suppose. Anyway, trying to get all the open-ended things closed up on the blog before heading into the new year, so appologies for a … More Book Review: Mitosis
Although I managed to finish several short books in an epic one-day reading binge shortly before Thanksgiving, I seem to have gotten quite far behind in reviewing them. The first book I managed to finish reading, but the last I’ve managed to review, was the November Sword & Laser book club choice – Do Androids … More Book Review: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
I’d heard a lot of good things about Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicles series before I read it last year, and at this point I know I’m probably going to be a Rothfuss fan for life. So when his new novella, The Slow Regard of Silent Things, came out I snapped it up immediately. The Slow … More Book Review: The Slow Regard of Silent Things
Ok, so a few months ago I reviewed the BurdaStyle Wardrobe Essentials book, and came to the conclusion that I probably didn’t really need the dress book, but I somehow ended up getting a copy anyway. Amazon informed me that my order would arrive March 9, 2015, the product page states that the book will … More Book Review: BurdaStyle Modern Sewing: Dresses for Every Occasion
When Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus was chosen as the December Sword & Laser book pick, I was curious – I hadn’t heard anything about it before ordering my copy. I was expecting something different from the usual castles and wizards, and what I got was a fantastically unique world that didn’t disappoint. I often order … More Book Review: The Night Circus
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