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“Into many lives a little irregularity must fall.” (CANNONBALL!! Bingo #3 & 4)

A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas

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I had read quite a few reviews of this book, and still I don’t think I fully grasped what to expect. Back in January both yesknopemaybe and sistercoyote’s reviews of this book got me to add it to both my to read list, and found it a home on my Read Harder Challenge. My exact words were “Okay, that’s it, you all win. On the to read list it goes. I’m not even that big a Sherlock Holmes fan (hush, I know, I know.)” At the end of my reading experience I’m left feeling a little unfulfilled, I don’t know […]

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10/21/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:52 |

I Read This Because of Cate Blanchett

The House with a Clock in its Walls by John Bellairs

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Bingo Square Round 2: The Book Was Better Due to some last minute work schedule changes, I wasn’t able to go see the movie yet as planned but should be making up for that in the next few days.  As a result, I can’t quite say if the book or the movie was better but I expect it might be one of those where I enjoy the movie more because of the cast. There are also quite a few descriptions of visual that I think will be amazing to see on screen. Sometimes I forget how quick and to the point […]

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10/21/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:182 |

Nine lost civilizations and one completely mythical city

Lost Civilizations: 10 Societies That Vanished Without a Trace by Michael Rank

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At barely a hundred pages, Lost Civilizations isn’t a hefty tome, by any definition. It’s the kind of book you find in the discount bin at Barnes & Noble. It’s the kind of book my uncle would get me when I was twelve, because he knew I liked history but had no idea which books I had, or which subjects, specifically, I was interested in. Which is fine. There’s a place for those books. But I’m usually looking for more than that. These books were not a deep dive into any of the civilizations discussed, which is disappointing because there […]

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10/21/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:43 |

I came for JK Rowling, but I’m staying for the characters

Lethal White by Robert Galbraith

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This is the fourth book in the Cormoran Strike series, and if you enjoyed the previous three books, I’m guessing you’ll also like this one. At the end of the day, you probably don’t need me to sell this book to you, but it doesn’t disappoint, given all that came before. Lethal White picks up almost immediately after Career of Evil, which ended with Robin marrying her piece of shit boyfriend, Matthew. So we get to spend a good bit of time seeing how that plays out. Strike’s newfound fame from catching the Shackleford Ripper has brought in a lot […]

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10/21/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:42 |

It’s Not You, It’s Me: It Was Good, It Was Intricate But I Just Didn’t Love It

Lethal White by Robert Galbraith

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Bingo Square (Round 2): Listicles (The Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2018) I never got into the habit of paying attention to release dates for most novels. Back in the day, I would find out a new novel from a beloved author was being released because I would find it on the “New Releases” display of the local Barnes and Noble – with some notable exceptions for very high profile novels.  With the transition to digital books, it’s been a bit harder for me to pay attention though the pre-order function does make it easy to make sure that once I […]

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10/18/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:179 |

Some more of Toby’s rather complicated family relationships are revealed

Night and Silence by Seanan McGuire

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Spoiler warning! This is book 12 in an ongoing series, it is NOT the place to start. There will be minor spoilers for previous books in the series, as it’s impossible to discuss this book without mentioning things that have happened in earlier books. If you’re interested (and you should be, this is one of the best urban/paranormal fantasy series out there right now), start with book 1, Rosemary and Rue.  Faerie knight and champion, and former private investigator October “Toby” Daye is not doing so well. While her loyal squire is by her side, the aftereffects of her demanding mother’s interference […]

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10/17/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:88 |

Episode 1-39: Marvel Doesn’t Care About Black Humor

The Labyrinth of Spirits, Lethal White, Ambush by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Robert Galbraith, James Patterson

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Episode 1-39: Marvel Doesn’t Care About Black Humor Wherein I review: 146. The Labyrinth of Spirits (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books #4) by Carlos Ruiz Zafon 147. Lethal White (Cormoran Strike #4) by Robert Galbraith 148. Ambush (Michael Bennett #11) by James Patterson The Cemetery of Forgotten Books adds more blocks to the every growing library.  JK Rowling always does great relationships, and does procedurals as well as wizarding.  And Ten is Enough the Cop puts up a lackluster murder involving the Canadian Mob vs the Mexican Cartels. Also, I bitch a bunch about Marvel having never apparently read Chuck Wendig’s […]

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10/16/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:148 |

Greatness

LA Confidential by James Ellroy

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Read for CBR10Bingo: Book was better. The movie is one of my all-time favorites. This is my first time reading the novel. I’ve read five James Ellroy books in the last few months so if you want my thoughts on my personal evolution towards his works, check past reviews. Having read the tail end of his work and the beginning of what made him popular, I can say with confidence this is the best book he’s written. It’s the perfect merger of his style and capability. I knew the book would be substantially different than the movie, as the latter […]

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10/16/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:34 |


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