Color me excited. I know I'm a complete and total slacker, but here are a few titles I happen to be gleefully dancing over. Apologies if I've mentioned them before...
1. Alice in Zombieland, Gena Showalter: Showalter is a guilty pleasure for me. Paranormal romance, which I will vehemently deny reading to anyone that really knows me. But, I think she's quite clever. And I usually giggle at her dialogue. This one is a version of Alice in Wonderland. With zombies. What's not to love?
2. Crucible of Gold, Naomi Novak: The latest Temeraire novel (seventh one). I have the first three, I just haven't gotten around to finishing them up yet. I really enjoyed the first one, though I generally stay away from historical fiction as a general rule. This series is set around the time of the Napoleonic Wars, but with DRAGONS. Yes, you read that correctly. Freaking dragons. Plus, I got the first one as a freebie on my Nook. And who doesn't love a free book?
3. The Last Threshold, R.A. Salvatore: We know why I get excited about Salvatore... Fan-freaking-tastic writing. Plus, I love all the characters. This will be the last book in the Neverwinter Saga.
4. The Companions, The Sundering Book 1, R.A. Salvatore: I so need to catch up. I really want to read this one--it's Drizzt's remembrances about the Companions of the Hall. However, I can't very well read Drizzt's reminiscing when I haven't finished more than six or seven of the books. I have til August. Plenty of time... Maybe.
5. Bannon and Clare Series, Lilith Saincrow: Hmmm, I've got a few reservations here since I loved Dante Valentine in the beginning of that particular series and ended up being a bit disappointed in the character. I like women writers who give their female characters some depth. Dante didn't have enough to suit me, and I am quite afraid it's not just something to do with Dante in particular. But, this series sounds quite interesting. Seems like a fantasy version of the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which would suit me perfectly... Hopefully Emma Bannon isn't a repeat of Dante (for me, at least).
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
The Sparrow
I'm not quite done yet, but thought I'd post anyway. I'm allowed, as I've read it twice before.
I love this book. It could possibly surpass Swan Song on my favourite book list. Perhaps I'll read Swan Song after, and we'll see. I'm not much on religion of any kind. I've got a... Loose grasp on how I feel about God, and I'm pretty comfortable with that. My faith fluctuates, but seems to endure for the most part.
The Sparrow, though... It always seems to restore my faith. And not just in God, but also myself and humanity (though the humanity aspect never lasts long--usually that's gone after one good span of awful traffic). I find myself questioning so many things in my life every time I read this... I'm not sure if that is a good thing or bad. But, today I am finding myself to be a restless mess.
So, a run is in order. And then a nap. Finishing a good book with a cup of tea should sort me out.
I love this book. It could possibly surpass Swan Song on my favourite book list. Perhaps I'll read Swan Song after, and we'll see. I'm not much on religion of any kind. I've got a... Loose grasp on how I feel about God, and I'm pretty comfortable with that. My faith fluctuates, but seems to endure for the most part.
The Sparrow, though... It always seems to restore my faith. And not just in God, but also myself and humanity (though the humanity aspect never lasts long--usually that's gone after one good span of awful traffic). I find myself questioning so many things in my life every time I read this... I'm not sure if that is a good thing or bad. But, today I am finding myself to be a restless mess.
So, a run is in order. And then a nap. Finishing a good book with a cup of tea should sort me out.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Ender's Game
I started Ender's Game a few days ago. Absolutely ahh-mazing. Some of the best writing I've ever seen. It certainly goes on my "to be admired repeatedly" shelf. On a side-note, I feel the need to re-read The Sparrow sometime soonish. I'm off my rhythm when it comes to reading steadily lately. Shall need to lay off the Warcrafting.
Card's writing is... Well, just fantastic. I am thoroughly in love with it. The pace is neither too slow to overly fast, perfectly steady. There are some books that just swallow me whole, they move so quickly and are so damn engrossing. Ender's Game doesn't do that--it reminds me of The Sparrow (which is why I am eager to read it again), in that it is engrossing, but not to the point where I'm done in a day. it gives me the opportunity to think and to reflect. And those are the best kinds of books.
It's going to take me years of reading this over and over before I ever fully wrap my head around it. I suppose that is why it goes on the favorites shelf. One of the better gift's I've gotten... Minus the Kindle. That's by far, the most awesome ever. But, that is neither here, nor there.
Also, if you're interested, Ender's Game will be a movie towards the end of this year. I am quite excited, now that I've read the book.
Card's writing is... Well, just fantastic. I am thoroughly in love with it. The pace is neither too slow to overly fast, perfectly steady. There are some books that just swallow me whole, they move so quickly and are so damn engrossing. Ender's Game doesn't do that--it reminds me of The Sparrow (which is why I am eager to read it again), in that it is engrossing, but not to the point where I'm done in a day. it gives me the opportunity to think and to reflect. And those are the best kinds of books.
It's going to take me years of reading this over and over before I ever fully wrap my head around it. I suppose that is why it goes on the favorites shelf. One of the better gift's I've gotten... Minus the Kindle. That's by far, the most awesome ever. But, that is neither here, nor there.
Also, if you're interested, Ender's Game will be a movie towards the end of this year. I am quite excited, now that I've read the book.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Prophecy - Elizabeth Haydon
Finally finished this one. I've been incredibly distracted lately, so makes for a very unfocused book-whore. But, I seem to be back on track, as I picked up Ender's Game yesterday and am already halfway through. So, it was a good choice.
Nothing much to report about Prophecy other than that it was quite good. I could rave about the same things I raved about for Rhapsody, but that would be plain silly of me. I'm excited to continue the series.
Running hasn't been going too well. I'm running inside (which I detest) and I don't dare touch the heater because my brother is a bit picky over it. In other news, I've found an apartment I like and will be going to see it when I start the new job in March.
Nothing much to report about Prophecy other than that it was quite good. I could rave about the same things I raved about for Rhapsody, but that would be plain silly of me. I'm excited to continue the series.
Running hasn't been going too well. I'm running inside (which I detest) and I don't dare touch the heater because my brother is a bit picky over it. In other news, I've found an apartment I like and will be going to see it when I start the new job in March.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Rhapsody
I read Rhapsody many years ago. It's the first in what began as a trilogy, which turned into a six part saga--one that I never finished. So, the goal was to have this stack of library books read before they are due at the end of the month. I don't see that happening... I'll just have to renew some. Well, most.
So, the book. I love Haydon's writing style. She is descriptive without being overly wordy. Her dialogue flows well and is realistic. If I am not mistaken, Rhapsody is her first novel--and I think it's quite an impressive novel. It's certainly stuck with me since I read it way back when it was first published. I was roughly fifteen or sixteen when I read it, and I've always loved the character Rhapsody. She is one of my favourite heroines.
Easily sidetracked... I was on the dialogue. The characters exchange banter, making them more realistic, instead of the atypical lofty language that tends to be present in fantasy novels. I also like the characters' flaws, both physical and psychological. Again, serving to make them more realistic and giving the reader the ability to actually relate, instead of having this beautiful, perfect damsel--you've got Rhapsody. She's is beautiful, but she has no idea, and seems to think she is quite the opposite. Definitely a trait a large amount of women are guilty of (raises hand). She is class conscious, though she believes in equality. I just find it so refreshing, even on the second read through, that Haydon gives Rhapsody such real perspective and personality. I have never been fond of the larger than life heroes and heroines--I've been reading science fiction, fantasy and horror novels since I was a little girl. The books I love the most are the ones with characters who are faulty, realistic and have a firm grasp on the fact that they are not entitled or guaranteed to win just because they are "good."
Hopefully, I'll finish the next book in the series this weekend and work out another post.
So, the book. I love Haydon's writing style. She is descriptive without being overly wordy. Her dialogue flows well and is realistic. If I am not mistaken, Rhapsody is her first novel--and I think it's quite an impressive novel. It's certainly stuck with me since I read it way back when it was first published. I was roughly fifteen or sixteen when I read it, and I've always loved the character Rhapsody. She is one of my favourite heroines.
Easily sidetracked... I was on the dialogue. The characters exchange banter, making them more realistic, instead of the atypical lofty language that tends to be present in fantasy novels. I also like the characters' flaws, both physical and psychological. Again, serving to make them more realistic and giving the reader the ability to actually relate, instead of having this beautiful, perfect damsel--you've got Rhapsody. She's is beautiful, but she has no idea, and seems to think she is quite the opposite. Definitely a trait a large amount of women are guilty of (raises hand). She is class conscious, though she believes in equality. I just find it so refreshing, even on the second read through, that Haydon gives Rhapsody such real perspective and personality. I have never been fond of the larger than life heroes and heroines--I've been reading science fiction, fantasy and horror novels since I was a little girl. The books I love the most are the ones with characters who are faulty, realistic and have a firm grasp on the fact that they are not entitled or guaranteed to win just because they are "good."
Hopefully, I'll finish the next book in the series this weekend and work out another post.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
2012 Books
- Robert Jordan - A Crown of Swords
- Tina Fey - Bossypants
- Elizabeth C. Mock - Shatter
- Elizabeth C. Mock - Render
- Kim Harrison - A Pure Blood
- Jim Butcher - Fool Moon
- Jim Butcher - Grave Peril
- Jim Butcher - Summer Knight
- Jim Butcher - Death Masks
- Jim Butcher - Blood Rites
- Stephen King - Thinner
- Jason Tesar - The Awakened, Book 1
- Robert Jordan - The Path of Daggers
- Jason Tesar - The Awakened, Book 2
- Jason Tesar - The Awakened - Book 3
- Robert Jordan - Winter's Heart
- Suzanne Collins - Hunger Games
- Suzanne Collins - Catching Fire
- Suzanne Collins - Mockingjay
- Lois Lowry - The Giver -
- Lois Lowry - Gathering Blue
- Lois Lowry - Messenger
- Gena Showalter - The Darkest Whisper
- Margaret Atwood - The Handmaid's Tale
- Kazuo Ishiguro - Never Let Me Go
- E.L. James - 50 Shades of Grey
- E.L. James - 50 Shades Darker
- E.L. James - 50 Shades Freed
- Charlotte Bronte - Jane Eyre
- Robin McKinley - The Hero and the Crown
- Amy Tan - The Bonesetter's Daughter
- Rick Riordan - The Lightning Thief
- R.A. Salvatore - The Crystal Shard
- R.A. Salvatore - Streams of Silver
- Madeleine L'Engle - A Wrinkle In Time
- J.V. Jones - A Cavern of Black Ice
- Ian McEwan - Amsterdam
- Patricia Briggs - Moon Called
- Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth
- Patricia Briggs - Blood Bound
- Patricia Briggs - Iron Kissed
- Patricia Briggs - Bone Crossed
- Patricia Briggs - Silver Borne
- Jeff Lindsay - Darkly Dreaming Dexter
- Jeff Lindsay - Dearly Devoted Dexter
- Patricia Briggs - River Marked
- R.A. Salvatore - The Halfling's Gem
- R.A. Salvatore - The Legacy
- Elizabeth Haydon - Rhapsody
Sadly, I didn't make it to fifty. But, since the world didn't end, I shall use the opportunity of another year to read my way through my gigantic list of books (and quite a pile that has amassed in my bedroom).
Monday, December 3, 2012
The Halfling's Gem/The Legacy - R.A. Salvatore
I'm so very angry!! Damn you, R.A. Salvatore!! I'm not going to say why I'm angry, due to spoiling an ending, but seriously man?
Also, I'm a little angry because I'd like to get the next book, which I have no access to. Well, I could buy it at work. But, that sort of defeats the purpose of having a job. Working in a bookstore is so dangerous for me, but I love it.
So, the books! My word, I am liking the way the story is going (for the most part). I can never get enough of the fight scenes in Salvatore's books. They are amazing and masterful, and I only hope that one day I can paint such an amazing scene with words. He does such a great job of spinning out the action and communicating the movement of every character during a battle. You never have to sit and think, "wait, wait, what just happened?" I love that about Salvatore. I cannot stand reading a book and wondering what the hell is going on during a large amount of action. Gah! I don't know what else to say without giving anything away.
Read them.
Also, I'm a little angry because I'd like to get the next book, which I have no access to. Well, I could buy it at work. But, that sort of defeats the purpose of having a job. Working in a bookstore is so dangerous for me, but I love it.
So, the books! My word, I am liking the way the story is going (for the most part). I can never get enough of the fight scenes in Salvatore's books. They are amazing and masterful, and I only hope that one day I can paint such an amazing scene with words. He does such a great job of spinning out the action and communicating the movement of every character during a battle. You never have to sit and think, "wait, wait, what just happened?" I love that about Salvatore. I cannot stand reading a book and wondering what the hell is going on during a large amount of action. Gah! I don't know what else to say without giving anything away.
Read them.
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