How about a shake-up in the paranormal/fantasy romance genre? I recently discovered a new fantasy series with romantic undertones in it and I am currently devouring everything by the author. Has anyone heard of L.J. McDonald and her Sylph Series?


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The Risk of Art, and the Passing of a Legend

Despite popular opinion, the world of literature is a happening place. Especially during the month of April; not only is it National poetry month, but the Spring Revel just happened last week. James Salter was honored at the revel and this entire month in the world of literature has been honoring his work ( Read more... )

"Every morning, I have woken up knowing that I will never run out of books to read. That has been my life."
~Kenzaburo Oe


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If one cannot read a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all. ~ Oscar Wilde

This is a quote that I adhere to most seriously! During some down time over the holiday, I decided to sit down and re-read The Mortal Instrument series by the lovely and talent Cassandra Clare.

Though Ms. Clare had some works published before this ( Read more... )

I am a true bibliophile. If you ask anyone who knows me, they will tell you how much of an avid reader I am. In fact there is always a book in my possession. I read while grocery shopping, sitting in traffic, and while cooking dinner. If only there was a way to read while in the shower, pool, or on the beach safely, it would be great ( Read more... )