Posts Categorized: Reading

Sep 21
4 Book Reviews

4 Book Reviews

Books, Reviews 0

So, it’s Friday morning. I’m sitting at work with a cup of tea and work that needs to be done. So, what am I doing instead? Playing catch up with my book reviews. ;) Expect another review at some point today (I hate it when I leave drafts sitting around… Read more »

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Aug 25
Review: Tithe by Holly Black

Review: Tithe by Holly Black

Books, Reviews 1

I don’t even remember what made me put this book on my BookMooch wishlist. I think I might have been browsing around Amazon.com and found it through a link. Whatever the reason, I’m glad I picked it up. Tithe by Holly Black is described as a modern faerie tale, and…… Read more »

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Aug 22

It’s a Big! Event! omg!

Comics, Commentary 0

In a bit of comic criticism, is anyone else sick to death of these HUGE EVENTS that pop up every four months or so? The damn things must boost sales, but I hate crossover stories, especially when they involve books I don’t usually read. And anyway, an event should be… Read more »

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Jul 12

Undead, Unwed, and Uninterested

Books, Commentary 1

I have a pet peeve when it comes to paranormal romance. I can’t stand it when authors stick a couple of vampires into what is basically chick lit and call it paranormal. You see, I didn’t get into paranormal romance as a fan of romance novels. I like urban fantasy… Read more »

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Jun 30
Review: Wolverine: Coyote Crossing

Review: Wolverine: Coyote Crossing

Comics, Reviews 1

This isn’t a storyline that does much to advance the Wolverine mythos. It’s not about his past or his returning memories or his eternal fight with Sabretooth or anything like that. It’s a stand-alone storyline in which Wolvie is forced to face the fact that he’s stuck somewhere between being… Read more »

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Jun 09
Newsflash: Girls DO read comics!  Holy crap!

Newsflash: Girls DO read comics! Holy crap!

Comics, Commentary 3

“Comics court girls inspired by Japanese manga.” While I think it’s great that comic companies are finally starting to acknowledge that girls, in fact, to read comics, I’m not sure they’re going about directing their marketing at females in the right way. First of all, they’re focusing on teenage girls… Read more »

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May 16

goodreads

Books, Sundries 3

Anyone on goodreads? It’s spiffy; you add books to be read, books you’re reading, etc, and can review and discuss them with friends. Here’s my profile. Add me, or point me toward your profile and I’ll add you. :)

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