pretty sure everyone knows about TheOatmeal.com - most famous for comics like "How to pet a kitty". it's a little collection of comics that i read in...morepretty sure everyone knows about TheOatmeal.com - most famous for comics like "How to pet a kitty". it's a little collection of comics that i read in about 20 minutes, but it was still an awesome little book.(less)
without spoiling, i will just say that Tess Gerritsen hasn't lost her touch in the slightest. the las...moreI have three words for this book:
holy
shit
AMAZING.
without spoiling, i will just say that Tess Gerritsen hasn't lost her touch in the slightest. the last half of the book really picked up the pace big-time and had me guessing every time i turned around. i would love to see this plotline made into a series of sweep episodes on Rizzoli and Isles. (though i hope it's done after the show writers follow book canon in the case of Jane and a certain FBI agent ;) (less)
As the man behind the show My Cat From Hell, Jackson is seen as a tough-but-fair and amiable cat guy who loves all cats--regardless of shape, size or...moreAs the man behind the show My Cat From Hell, Jackson is seen as a tough-but-fair and amiable cat guy who loves all cats--regardless of shape, size or temperament, and is willing to help them and their people build better relationships.
his life story is an eye-opening, often shocking reveal in which he pulls no punches and bares his past and soul. definitely a recommended read.(less)
a very exciting, edge-of-your-seat read. i happen to live in an area near Mammoth Mountain, so the familiar geography made the story even better. i wa...morea very exciting, edge-of-your-seat read. i happen to live in an area near Mammoth Mountain, so the familiar geography made the story even better. i was guessing until the very end who was behind Georgia's death. very well written and worth your reading time.(less)
i think i have found a new favorite author. this lady writes good tasteful romance and adds in some thriller and mystery elements, all in one nice pac...morei think i have found a new favorite author. this lady writes good tasteful romance and adds in some thriller and mystery elements, all in one nice package.(less)
normally i am not a fan of slash (to use the fandom term), but this book was recommended by a very good friend, so i decided to give it a try.
very ori...morenormally i am not a fan of slash (to use the fandom term), but this book was recommended by a very good friend, so i decided to give it a try.
very original resculpting of some of the Greek mythos--and believably done as well. different, but not ridiculous seeming or so outlandish as to make it unbelievable/a detriment to the telling of the story.
nicely done and i would recommend fans of mythology with an open imagination give it a try as well.(less)
a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat read that keeps you guessing all the way through the book. every character that has page time for more than thirty sec...morea fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat read that keeps you guessing all the way through the book. every character that has page time for more than thirty seconds, whether good or evil, is well-developed, fleshed out and three-dimensional. i look forward to acquiring the sequel when i have time.(less)
very well-written, nice and informative, but all medical terminology was broken down into simple everyday terms for the cat owner without a medical de...morevery well-written, nice and informative, but all medical terminology was broken down into simple everyday terms for the cat owner without a medical degree. also for each possible problem, detailed lists of symptoms to watch out for were included. thanks to this book, i know what to keep an eye out for in the future, and also have determined that my older kitty might be having a little hearing loss. i highly recommend this book to all cat owners.(less)
Ms. Mock weaves a fantastic story in a wonderful, rich setting with seriously REAL characters that you can find yourself identifying with. the ending...moreMs. Mock weaves a fantastic story in a wonderful, rich setting with seriously REAL characters that you can find yourself identifying with. the ending was jaw-dropping and saddening at the same time. Faela is definitely my favorite character, though i like them all. no spoilers here, but i look forward to start Render (book two).(less)
an eye-opening story that exposes the corruption of the fundamentalist Mormon cult (which was, IIRC, denounced by the main body of the Mormon Church f...morean eye-opening story that exposes the corruption of the fundamentalist Mormon cult (which was, IIRC, denounced by the main body of the Mormon Church for its behavior) and the abuse it perpetuates on its women and children. Elissa's story, of course, focused on what happens to girls and women, but there was mentions of what happens to many young boys. if you are interested in seeing the boy victims' side of the story, check out Lost Boy by Brent Jeffs.
many stories like Elissa's are out there, but i hope more continued to be published. while they are sad and shocking and, in some cases, sickening, they need to be told.(less)
an EXCELLENT, richly detailed story with wonderfully real characters, from the heroes to the true villains to the ones you're not even sure about (Jac...morean EXCELLENT, richly detailed story with wonderfully real characters, from the heroes to the true villains to the ones you're not even sure about (Jacob Dust, i'm looking at YOU), combined with a fascinating mythology/back story. looking forward to reading the second one when i get around to it.(less)
in many words (no spoilers here): let me start off by saying that, from a young age, i've had a certain fascination with Henry VIII. he w...morein a word: WOW.
in many words (no spoilers here): let me start off by saying that, from a young age, i've had a certain fascination with Henry VIII. he was powerful. he was spoiled. he was forceful. he was a player. all too often, he was an outright bastard. in short, he was anything but boring!
i've read some good books about the Tudor dynasty. i've read some mediocre ones. haven't really come across any bad ones--yet. most give you the view through the eyes of Henry himself. others give you the POV of the wives or daughters (see: Alison Weir, among others) or just general overall views of the man, the monarch, the history.
seeing things through the eyes of Jane Boleyn is a first. getting her story--the TRUTH of her story--is even better. she has been improperly vilified through history--the betrayer, the whore, the bawd, the "infamous Lady Rochford". in truth, Jane Boleyn was yet another victim of Henry Tudor's machinations in his quest to gain what HE wanted at the expense of everyone around him.
Ms. Fox keeps the events flowing at a good rhythm with lots of informative tidbits. definitely a book to read if you like Tudor history, Henry, or just want a good nonfiction read. but be warned--it might keep you up late!(less)
(i found it in the Kindle Store even though goodreads only has the paperback listing)
a gripping mystery-thriller. great characters (especially Pastor...more(i found it in the Kindle Store even though goodreads only has the paperback listing)
a gripping mystery-thriller. great characters (especially Pastor Joshua), vivid setting and some Civil War history mixed in with the main elements. also some good funny dialogue, which also makes the characters seem like real people.
i enjoyed this read very much.
my personal favorite funny bit:
(this is the only spoiler here and it's minor! scroll down if you want to see)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * when the group is at the Dubose mansion overnight doing their ghost hunter work, and Precious (the ghost hunter/psychic...yes, his name is Precious, LOL) sets up for an electronic-voice-phenom (aka EVP) session, he asks the usual question: "Would anyone like to speak to us?"
Bethany (the pastor's wife) replies with "If anything answers, that front door is mine."
sounds like something i would say, LOL.
at any rate, a great read if you like spooky thrillers that are not full of gore.(less)
TONS of great information, very detailed. this is the kind of background book (as i call them) that i recommend--it is great for the hardcore fan who...moreTONS of great information, very detailed. this is the kind of background book (as i call them) that i recommend--it is great for the hardcore fan who wants all this info, it is good for the casual fan, and it is even better for the new or returning fan who has lost touch with most of the info and lore. also absolutely gorgeous artwork included all over the place. be sure to check this one out even if you're not a Shannara fan. it might just turn you into one ;)(less)
a beautiful book that tells about Muir's life, love of nature and efforts to preserve America's natural beauty. includes dozens of gorgeous color phot...morea beautiful book that tells about Muir's life, love of nature and efforts to preserve America's natural beauty. includes dozens of gorgeous color photos of places Muir visited, many of areas in and around Yosemite, as well as original black and white photos of Muir, his family, and friends, and sketches/letters/journal entries of his.(less)
this was an intriguing read with an interesting plotline and a fascinating alien race. Christie Golden is one of the few authors who writes tie-in boo...morethis was an intriguing read with an interesting plotline and a fascinating alien race. Christie Golden is one of the few authors who writes tie-in books that actually watches the shows in order to understand and correctly write the characters, which is essential to making the story believable.(less)
**spoiler alert** while i could take or leave most of the Pern books (they're good, but not stellar), i LOVE the Petaybee series. the setting is defin...more**spoiler alert** while i could take or leave most of the Pern books (they're good, but not stellar), i LOVE the Petaybee series. the setting is definitely unique and i like the people, the bits of background of why and how Petaybee was terraformed, and the mix of Celtic and Inuit cultures. also Yana and Sean's romance is wonderfully written throughout the whole trilogy, not overwhelming the A plot but intricately woven with it so that you want to find out what happens both with the planet AND the couple.(less)
this has been one of my all-time favorites for years. fun, romantic, hot, sad, shocking, all of the above in one story.
i love Bertrice's version of El...morethis has been one of my all-time favorites for years. fun, romantic, hot, sad, shocking, all of the above in one story.
i love Bertrice's version of Elizabeth too (well except for a certain VERY horrid thing Elizabeth does to Skye that pisses her off and fires Skye's need for revenge...no spoilers here!). and having enjoyed the movie Elizabeth with Cate Blanchett, when i see the scenes in my head, i see Cate across from Skye. and Sir Richard Attenborough as Cecil, who really wasn't done justice in that movie. (but that's another subject ;)
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