Disclaimer:
Every book reviewed here was purchased by me for my personal use (either new or used) or given to me as a gift by family members/friends. Exceptions to this will be noted.
I currently do not accept advanced reader copies.
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Monthly Archives: March 2008
Rising Wind
Author: Cindy Holby Copyright: 2007 (Leisure); pgs. 338 Series: N/A Sensuality: Warm Violence: scalping, torture, fighting Who: Caroline “Carrie” Murray and Connor Duncan Summary: Leaving behind the Highlands for the New World at the tender age of ten, Connor Duncan … Continue reading
BTT: Cover-Up
While acknowledging that we can’t judge books by their covers, how much does the design of a book affect your reading enjoyment? Hardcover vs. softcover? Trade paperback vs. mass market paperback? Font? Illustrations? Etc.? It depends. For instance, Star Wars … Continue reading
Darth Bane: Path of Destruction
Author: Drew Karpyshyn Copyright: 2007 (Del Rey); pgs. 389 Series: Star Wars Expanded Universe Sensuality: Almost, but no. Violence: a lot. Sith Vs. Jedi ERA: Sith/Republic – 1,020 years before the Battle of Yavin (Star Wars: A New Hope) Summary: … Continue reading
Posted in 4 Stars, Drew Karpyshyn, Republic, Reviews, Star Wars
Tagged 2008 A to Z Reading Challenge, 2008 TBR Challenge
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Round 2, Part 1
I know the voting in Round 2 of the DABWAHA is far from over, but at this point in time — I’m tied for 1st!! My pick for THE ONE BOOK TO RULE THEM ALL was Silent in the Grave, … Continue reading
Pretty excited
On a whim, I decided to enter the DABWAHA 2008 Romance Madness contest. It’s a whim, since I’ve only read two of the 64 books — four others are in my TBR pile. Even so, I must be a pretty … Continue reading
BTT: The End
You’ve just reached the end of a book . . . what do you do now? Savor and muse over the book? Dive right into the next one? Go take the dog for a walk, the kids to the park, … Continue reading
Covers, Part 1
I don’t know how often I’ll do this — here are the covers of books I’m eagerly waiting for. Already on order. Hmmm. Still like the Risk and Kol covers better. Pretty. Then again, I think the Nocturne line’s jewel-toned … Continue reading
Movie Quotes Meme
I saw this meme on Amy’s blog. Funny thing, I was working on a list of movie quotes for my first foray in the Thursday Thirteen meme! Here are the rules: 1. Pick 10 of your favorite movies. 2. Go … Continue reading
The Spymaster’s Lady
Author: Joanna Bourne Copyright: 2008 (Berkley Sensation); pgs. 373 Series: N/A Sensuality: Warm Who: Annique Villiers and Robert Grey Summary: She’s braved battlefield. She’s stolen dispatches from under the noses of heads of states. She’s played the worldly courtesan, the … Continue reading
BTT: Hero
You should have seen this one coming … Who is your favorite Male lead character? And why? Yoda. I see you don’t believe me. Dark Rendezvous was one of my favorite books in 2006! It had Yoda traveling in disguise! … Continue reading
