The more I read steampunk, the more I like it. Especially when the story and characters are as engaging as they are here. This is a definite recommendation not only to those who like steampunk, but especially for introducing it to others. It is an excellent ambassador for the genre. Continue reading
A lot of readers and bloggers are delving into their libraries and ARC’s for some appropriate reading this October. But, and I have no idea why, my inner goblin just wasn’t feeling it. So I pulled out some classics and a variation on a theme, and found my Halloween mojo. Continue reading
I guess the best endings are the ones that make you emotional in some way: mad, happy, sad. They should evoke an emotion so strong it lingers long after you’ve finished reading it. This book will not disappoint in that regard. Continue reading
This story does stay with you. Makes you wonder how many of us are willing to accept our true role on this planet, and whether or not it should be an infinite one. What price would any of us pay in order to have a longer life? Would we accept a Fountain of Youth if what we had to sacrifice, is youth itself? Continue reading
Hieronymus was born to immigrant birds who came to where they live, across the “big sky”, in order to escape a life where conformity was enforced through intimidation and outright violence. Wanting the best for their son, they strive to instill a sense of self that will allow him to soar literally and sing any song he wished, to be greater than them and their humble beginnings. Just like any parent, they wanted their son to be part of a society that would recognize and welcome his greatness. It didn’t quite have the desired effect. Continue reading
Prepare yourself when you start this book, because you will not want to put it down. I’d also advise you to think twice about reading it in public if you are shy. There’ll be times you’ll be laughing out loud and feel compelled to read that passage to the closest, innocent by-stander. Continue reading
Usually, I pay no attention to what’s written on a book jacket. But the reader, my husband, says this is nearly dead on. Especially the “unbelievable” part. In fact, many times while reading this story I heard him mutter, “How can these guys still by alive?” Continue reading
I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti by Giulia MelucciScheduled Release Date: April 8, 2009Non-Fiction (Memoir), 288 pagesGrand Central PublishingAdvanced Reader’s Copy provided by:Hachette Book Group, Inc. Synopsis:Giulia Melucci tells her story of romances gone bad and recipes done well. … Continue reading
“Judith Castle” by David Mitchellfrom The Book of Other People edited by Zadie Smith Each copy of this book sold benefits 826NYC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to … Continue reading
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2005) Young Adult Fiction, 498 pages Little, Brown and Company Paperback Edition, 2006 Part I of the Twilight Saga Series I believe this was one of the first YA (Young Adult) titles I have read. Since … Continue reading