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The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle by Patrick Rothfuss

My copy of this just arrived this morning. Of course I had pause for a story time moment so I could read it.  All I can say is, Mr. Rothfuss, you are one strange twisted dude. And of course, I loved the story and the artwork. I don’t think I can say anything about it without giving away stuff. But I will add this, pay attention to the artwork as you read. There. That’s it. Enjoy. Here’s »

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

This is an unusual, yet beautifully written postapocalyptic zombie tale that at its core is a story of love, sacrifice, and hope. Mary’s world is one of rules. Rules based on commitment and faith guided by the hand of the Sisterhood. Their guidelines keep the town in order…safe from the Unconsecrated that linger outside. You are not meant to question any of it, let alone what’s beyond The Forest of Hands and Teeth. Mary wants more. She »

A book meme

I have never done a book meme before. This one looked interesting, but damn, it’s hard to limit it to one book per question. Ouch! My head hates me for this. What’s a book you most want to read again for the first time?: Chronicle of a Death Foretold: You can never recapture the emotions of a first time read. And with this one, I initially read it in a weird state of shock/disbelief. I was captivated »

The Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen King

I saw this posted on Suvudu so I thought I’d share: Yesterday I posted that Stephen King would be returning to the Dark Tower, writing a novel or a collection of interwoven short stories that take place between the events of Wizard & Glass and Wolves of the Calla. This is big news. Dark Tower fans are a cult I am proudly a part of. It was announced on his website that the tentative title for the »

A rambly catch up

My last post on here was in September. And then…wow…things got a wee bit busy you could say. I moved. Woo-hoo! I still haven’t finished unpacking and have no idea when I’ll get to that. I’ll share some pics when I’m more settled. But here is Ruki, enjoying the new windows. They have a wider sill so she can really spread out. And here she is with her head in the window. And yes, there is a »

Book trailer: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

I really can’t wait for this book. Love the trailer: About Leviathan: Prince Aleksander, would-be heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, is on the run. His own people have turned on him. His title is worthless. All he has is a battletorn war machine and a loyal crew of men. Deryn Sharp is a commoner, disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. She’s a brilliant airman. But her secret is in constant danger of being discovered. »

Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan

I wasn’t sure what to make of Exit Wounds when I first opened it. It’s not normally the sort of graphic novel I read. Although I didn’t really connect with Koby or Numi, I found myself drawn in by the backdrop of Israeli daily life. The story is about Koby Franco, a cab driver, who learns from a soldier, Numi, that his estranged father may have been a victim in a suicide bombing. Koby reluctantly agrees to »

Echo Volume 1: Moon Lake by Terry Moore

Aah, military cover-ups, experiments gone bad, and people on the run. Woo-hoo! Echo sucked me in and left me itching for more. It all begins with the military attempting to terminate a project. Funny how things never go according to plan…. Julie Martin happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. She’s taking photographs in the desert when she hears an explosion. She looks up and sees a jet, so she takes a picture »

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