Best First Impressions

I had to think a bit on this one as prior to blogging, I never paid attention to whether or not a book was the author’s first. For me, that isn’t much of a deciding factor in choosing what to read. Still isn’t. There are many wonderful books out there that are the author’s first. Please note, these are not in any particular order.
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What is this New-Gen you speak of?

I feel the main point here is not about the state of book reviewing, but this identification of a “new generation” of reader and how or even if we should change what we do and how we do it. How concerned should we be that this New-Gen reader may be a death knell to this “cultural product” called book reviewing? Continue reading

Review: The Mummy or Ramses The Damned

I can see why she’s a popular writer and I look forward to reading the Mayfair witch series. I also cannot wait to finally read Interview With A Vampire. This wasn’t a bad introduction and I’m crossing my fingers I learn to like Anne Rice as much as her fans. I see the potential, but time will tell. Continue reading