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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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Category Archives: Scribblings
2010 End of Year Wrap-up
It’s been a busy year, so at times it felt like it flew by, especially the last three months or so. I can’t believe I’ve been in my new place five months already. I really like it here and I’m … Continue reading
Resorting to Plan B
Mini-reviews. Last autumn, I crashed my blog (which I haven’t had the time to finish reposting “lost” entries). I was behind with the scribblings that I call “reviews” before the event, and I was about to participate in the Read-a-Thon. … Continue reading
Unpacking
My household goods were delivered on Thursday and I’ve been busy unpacking. The delivery guy made a comment on the number of boxes of books I had. He did have to carry them downstairs to the basement library. I also … Continue reading
Suddenly, there they were
Has this ever happened to you? Your browsing through your feed reader (or whatever) and you come across a book cover for a book that’s not out yet, but the couple on the front looks just like/reminds you of characters … Continue reading
Books I’m Eagerly Waiting For
Today, Ilona Andrews posted the cover of the follow-up to On the Edge on her site. I thought this would be a good occasion to do a post featuring the covers of books I’m looking forward to reading. Most are … Continue reading
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Reading Goals for 2010
With a move cross country pending this summer (thanks to the Base Re-Alignment Commission), I have to be really flexible about any goals I’m going to set for myself. I’m not going to bother with setting a total number of … Continue reading
My Top Ten Picks – 2009
At the end of 2008, I had a hard time narrowing my list down to something less than half the list, so I never got around to actually doing one. At some point, I may re-visit the issue, but not … Continue reading
Holiday Swap – Got Gifts!
I’m a bit concerned. I mailed my package and I know it’s been received (according to USPS). I’ve checked regularly, and there’s been no mention on my person’s blog. I, uh *ahem* forgot to put a card in the package. … Continue reading
A Beautiful Failure: My Mother’s Christmas Gift
Disclaimer: All materials (yarn, looms, leaflets) were personal purchases for my own private use. I’m new to loom knitting. I don’t know how to knit using needles and my crochet skills are very limited. My mother, however, can crochet. She’s … Continue reading
Loom Knitting Project
These last few days I’ve been neglecting blog maintenance and reading in favor of working on a project I started earlier this year, and I want to give my mother for Christmas: a shawl, made using a knitting loom. I … Continue reading
