Wow.

( Shh, Spoilers. )

Here are the remainder of the books I've tracked in the last 12 months. I know I read more than this-- at least a couple more anyway, but I forgot to write them down.

New reads are marked with a dash and rated out of five stars.

- 14. Long Way Down, Nick Hornby. I remember thinking that this book was utterly brilliant, and wishing I'd thought of ( Read more... )

There's a book missing from my bookshelf. From my *favorite books* bookshelf.

It's my autographed copy of Stalking Darkness.

I remember I brought it with me somewhere. Like to read on a plane or something. I have a distinct memory of reading in on a plane, maybe on my way back from Lissa's-- back in November? Please, please, please tell me I didn't ( Read more... )

book #13 (hehe!) finishes out a series, and so the longer review. deep, cleansing breath. book first, then the series. some spoilers, but it's nothing a glimpse at, oh, any other fantasy-genre book or movie wouldn't tip you off on.

-13. Breaking Dawn, Stephanie Myer. Okay, I don't know why the author felt the need to write three books for her last ( Read more... )

Books 6-12 in my new attempt to read 50 within a given 1 year period. I'll make it this time, I swear.

New reads are marked with a dash and rated out of five stars.

- 6. Faking It, Elisa Lorello. The debut novel by a dear friend of my sister's (so my favorite part was the dedication!), this book tells the story of a young writing professor in New ( Read more... )

Who says the calendar year has to be the be-all-and-end-all? My goal is to read 50 books in a year, and dammit, I'll do it.

Beginning in April. Fine.

ahem. new reads are marked with a dash and rated out of five stars.

- 1. Promise Not to Tell, Jennifer McMahon. A local author (very local-- her daughter and my daughter are in Montessori school together ( Read more... )

That's right, just the one so far. But it was another 700 pages, and it serves as the review for the entire Kushiel's legacy double-trilogy.

- 1. Kushiel's Mercy, by Jaqueline Carey. Far and away the best of the six books in the series. Imriel battles politics, strange magics, and the ghosts of his past in attempt to gain the possibility of ( Read more... )

Waaay behind, not only on the goal, but also on the recording of the books I've read, and such. Probably a loss for the year, but I want to at least record the ones I've read. Also, I have far too many that are 'in progress.' As always, new reads are marked with a dash, briefly reviewed and rated out of five stars.

- 6. The Last Week, by Marcus ( Read more... )

Shadows Return comes out today-- or tomorrow. It's actually the slightest bit unclear. The book store is going to call me when they get their box...

Should I have ordered from Amazon? I had such angst with Deathly Hallows coming so late, and now I'm waiting on an *early* delivery at a book store.

But some of you have it already. So. not. fair.

My mom writes at 1:20 this morning:

I only meant to read one more chapter in The Oracle's Queen, but I finished the last several of the book!! I can't wait to get to Aeditimi's so I can get the next installments!! I love this author! she is fantastic and I love her style and the richness of her work!! Hehe. I think authors should be required to ( Read more... )