22
Oct
2010
The Well of Lost Plots by Jasper Fforde
Jasper Fforde, you sly fucking bastard, sneaking your own book into the well of lost plots. I was wondering what you were up to with those striking nursery rhyme characters.
10
Aug
2010
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Spoiler: the guy lives at the end. But you and I already knew that, considering that the sequel, Linger, is already out. I actually would have really enjoyed some delicious tragedy where he died and the next book could have been about some of the other werewolves, but this is YAPARANORMALROMANCE and that just isn’t going to happen. Thus I never felt any sense of urgency whatsoever, which might’ve brought the book up from “meh” to pretty ok.
18
Jul
2010
Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde
Life seems perfect for Thursday Next. She’s just gotten married to the love of her life, saved the world from Acheron Hades, improved Jane Eyre, and basically ended the Crimean war, which has been going on for about 150 years.
21
Jun
2010
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
The basic differences between our world and the alternative history are as follows: The Crimean War has been going on for over 150 years, Wales is an independent republic, Shakespeare is hotly debated by everyone (and appreciated in various capacities), riots break out over art, and some people have a natural gift for time travel.
5
Jun
2010
Ophelia Joined the Group Maidens Who Don’t Float by Sarah Schmelling
Ophelia Joined the Group Maidens Who Don’t Float: Classic Lit Signs on to Facebook is a rarity. It’s a book that was started from an internet post that is not only good, but surpasses the original.
6
Apr
2010
The Sandman: Dream Country by Neil Gaiman
Sometimes an up and coming author will put out a couple of well-received novels, and then, whether it’s due to lack of steam, or lack of interest, will take a break from novel writing and put out a book of short stories or essays before going back to novels. That’s what volume three of The Sandman felt like to me.
30
Dec
2009
Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler
Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler was…a decent story just adequately written.
10
Dec
2009
The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
I was a bit skeptical about this, as I have a certain disapproval about fiction about real people, living or dead. But I must say I found this one delightful! With an exclamation point!
2
Sep
2009
The FB Zombie Apocalypse Discussions: Post the First
In honor of Zombie Appreciation week, I will be showcasing my Zombie Apocalypse discussions I have on Facebook with my non-blog friends.
12
Jul
2009
