I honestly shouldn't be surprised that I liked this book as much as I did. James S.A. Corey's Expanse series has crawled its way into my favorites slowly but surely, book by book. Corey has learned how to write exciting science fiction with engaging characters. Their* dialogue is differentiated and … [Read more]
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This book, a debut effort, by Ms. Stedman could have been a maudlin mess in lesser talented and measured hands. Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia after 4 traumatizing years on the Western Front and takes a postition as a lighthouse watchman. He craves the solitude and isolation while he wrestles … [Read more]
Just don’t put Tyler Lautner in the movie, Mr. Fincher
I read Matz and Jacamons The Killer and was mesmerized by that stylish French-Noir-in-a-comic, so it was a no brainer to pick up Cyclops. In the foreword, Matz cites Starship Troopers and Blade Runner as influences, stating "I like the way these two movies smoothly throw us into a world apparently … [Read more]
Talk About Inspiring
This one has been on my to-read list basically since it came out. I knew I admired her for her stance on education (and her willingness to be so vocal at such a young age), but I didn’t know much about her beyond that, or much about her home. This is a really interesting book for someone like me, … [Read more]
Historical Romance from in 1997, a Literally Historical Novel
Here I am with a review of a novel published in 1997, but a good romance remains so and is always worth a look. eBooks are a boon to people looking for stories they would otherwise be unable to get their hands on. With This Ring was recommended by a friend and while it didn't completely work for me, … [Read more]
Pointless
I picked this up at a library book sale because I'd seen Connie Willis on several recommended reading lists, but I won't be reading another any time soon. I was not a fan of this one. Jeff is a researcher, working for an author who writes about the Civil War. Richard is his old college roommate, … [Read more]