Kris's bookshelf: read http://www.goodreads.com/review/list_rss/564155 en-US Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:25:21 -0700 60 Kris's bookshelf: read http://www.goodreads.com/ 200 41 http://www.goodreads.com/images/layout/gr_logo.gif 27240122 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:25:21 -0700 <![CDATA[Paradise Snare, The (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Volume 1)]]> Paradise Snare, The (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Volume 1)
author: A.C. Crispin
name: Kris
average rating: 3.70
book published: 1997
rating: 3
read at: 07/08
date added: 07/21/08
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]]> 24793387 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:31:15 -0700 <![CDATA[Father to Son: Life Lessons on Raising a Boy]]> Father to Son: Life Lessons on Raising a Boy
author: Harry H. Harrison Jr.
name: Kris
average rating: 4.60
book published: 2000
rating: 3
read at:
date added: 06/18/08
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]]> 24103311 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:47:43 -0700 <![CDATA[Savage Worlds Explorers Edition (S2P10010)]]> Savage Worlds Explorers Edition (S2P10010)
author: Staff
name: Kris
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2007
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 06/09/08
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]]> 22873828 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:57:55 -0700 <![CDATA[Hellboy: The Lost Army]]> Hellboy: The Lost Army
author: Christopher Golden
name: Kris
average rating: 3.56
book published: 2004
rating: 3
read at: 06/08
date added: 06/07/08
shelves: library
review:

]]> 21721762 Thu, 29 May 2008 13:35:25 -0700 <![CDATA[Hippo Eats Dwarf: A Field Guide to Hoaxes and Other B.S.]]> Hippo Eats Dwarf: A Field Guide to Hoaxes and Other B.S.
author: Alex Boese
name: Kris
average rating: 4.31
book published: 2006
rating: 0
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/29/08
shelves: library
review:

]]> 22876017 Sat, 24 May 2008 11:27:34 -0700 <![CDATA[Dune]]> Dune
author: Frank Herbert
name: Kris
average rating: 4.44
book published: 1965
rating: 4
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/24/08
shelves: library
review:

]]> 21712216 Sat, 24 May 2008 10:31:20 -0700 <![CDATA[Old Man's War]]> Old Man's War
author: John Scalzi
name: Kris
average rating: 4.11
book published: 2007
rating: 5
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/24/08
shelves: library, the-secret-library
review:

]]> 22763629 Thu, 22 May 2008 12:40:54 -0700 <![CDATA[The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, Part 1)]]> The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, Part 1)
author: J.R.R. Tolkien
name: Kris
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2007
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 05/22/08
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]]> 22763619 Thu, 22 May 2008 12:40:43 -0700 <![CDATA[The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, Part 3)]]> The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, Part 3)
author: J.R.R. Tolkien
name: Kris
average rating: 4.43
book published: 2006
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 05/22/08
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]]> 22763620 Thu, 22 May 2008 12:40:43 -0700 <![CDATA[The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, Part 2)]]> The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, Part 2)
author: J.R.R. Tolkien
name: Kris
average rating: 4.31
book published: 2002
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 05/22/08
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]]> 14191995 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:52:52 -0700 <![CDATA[Coping with a Picky Eater : A Guide for the Perplexed Parent]]> Coping with a Picky Eater : A Guide for the Perplexed Parent
author: William G. Wilkoff
name: Kris
average rating: 3.50
book published: 1998
rating: 3
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/19/08
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]]> 21711567 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:52:41 -0700 <![CDATA[Aliens Vs. Predator Omnibus: Volume 1]]> Aliens Vs. Predator Omnibus: Volume 1
author: Various Authors
name: Kris
average rating: 3.67
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/19/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 21238111 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:52:31 -0700 <![CDATA[Indiana Jones Omnibus Volume 1]]> Indiana Jones Omnibus Volume 1
author: William Messner-Loeb
name: Kris
average rating: 3.27
book published: 2008
rating: 2
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/19/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15943977 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:52:13 -0700 <![CDATA[The Last Legion: A Novel]]> The Last Legion: A Novel
author: Valerio Massimo Manfredi
name: Kris
average rating: 3.22
book published: 2005
rating: 3
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/19/08
shelves: library
review:

]]> 21973581 Sat, 10 May 2008 06:15:39 -0700 <![CDATA[We3]]> We3
author: Grant Morrison
name: Kris
average rating: 4.21
book published: 2005
rating: 3
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/10/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
review:

]]> 15805412 Tue, 06 May 2008 11:46:29 -0700 <![CDATA[Manga Messiah]]> Manga Messiah
author: Hidenori Kumai
name: Kris
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2007
rating: 2
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/06/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 21711547 Tue, 06 May 2008 11:38:05 -0700 <![CDATA[Predator Omnibus Volume 1]]> Predator Omnibus Volume 1
author: Mark Verheiden
name: Kris
average rating: 3.00
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 05/08
date added: 05/06/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 21238241 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:49:54 -0700 <![CDATA[The Areas Of My Expertise]]> The Areas Of My Expertise
author: John Hodgman
name: Kris
average rating: 4.33
book published: 2005
rating: 5
read at:
date added: 04/29/08
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]]> 19672729 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:49:32 -0700 <![CDATA[The Ultimates: Against All Enemies]]> The Ultimates: Against All Enemies
author: Alex Irvine
name: Kris
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 04/08
date added: 04/23/08
shelves: library
review:

]]> 18476826 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:48:59 -0700 <![CDATA[The Sky People]]> The Sky People
author: S.M. Stirling
name: Kris
average rating: 3.00
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 04/08
date added: 04/23/08
shelves: alternate-history, library, the-secret-library
review:

]]> 19159223 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:35:21 -0700 <![CDATA[Shooting War]]> Shooting War
author: Anthony Lappe
name: Kris
average rating: 3.48
book published: 2007
rating: 2
read at: 04/08
date added: 04/08/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library, the-secret-library
review:

]]> 19162862 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:15:14 -0700 <![CDATA[The Failed Cities Monologues]]> The Failed Cities Monologues
author: Matt Wallace
name: Kris
average rating: 4.80
book published: 2007
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 03/31/08
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review:

]]> 17742429 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:30:37 -0700 <![CDATA[Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures, Volume 1 Graphic Novel]]> Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures, Volume 1 Graphic Novel
author: Laurell K. Hamilton
name: Kris
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2004
rating: 2
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/23/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 17647187 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:30:17 -0700 <![CDATA[100 Bullets Vol. 2: Split Second Chance]]> 100 Bullets Vol. 2: Split Second Chance
author: Brian Azzarello
name: Kris
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2000
rating: 3
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/23/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 17646280 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:43:56 -0700 <![CDATA[The Goon, Volume 4: Virtue and the Grim Consequences Thereof]]> The Goon, Volume 4: Virtue and the Grim Consequences Thereof
author: Eric Powell
name: Kris
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2006
rating: 4
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/19/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 16049361 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:43:32 -0700 <![CDATA[DMZ Vol. 1: On the Ground]]> DMZ Vol. 1: On the Ground
author: Brian Wood
name: Kris
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2006
rating: 3
read at: 02/08
date added: 03/19/08
shelves: borrowed, graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
review:

]]> 17647216 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:41:16 -0700 <![CDATA[The Goon, Volume 5: Wicked Inclinations]]> The Goon, Volume 5: Wicked Inclinations
author: Eric Powell
name: Kris
average rating: 4.43
book published: 2006
rating: 4
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/19/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 14830659 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:02:02 -0700 <![CDATA[Spook Country Unabridged Compact Discs]]> Spook Country Unabridged Compact Discs
author: William Gibson
name: Kris
average rating: 3.33
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/12/08
shelves: library
review:

]]> 17613182 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:01:22 -0700 <![CDATA[The Scorpion's Gate]]> The Scorpion's Gate
author: Richard A. Clarke
name: Kris
average rating: 3.33
book published: 2005
rating: 3
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/12/08
shelves: library
review:

]]> 16048648 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:28:27 -0700 <![CDATA[The Sandman Vol. 4: Season of Mists]]> The Sandman Vol. 4: Season of Mists
author: Neil Gaiman
name: Kris
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2006
rating: 4
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/11/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 17404464 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:23:03 -0700 <![CDATA[Ultimate X-Men Vol. 1: The Tomorrow People]]> Ultimate X-Men Vol. 1: The Tomorrow People
author: Mark Millar
name: Kris
average rating: 3.63
book published: 2002
rating: 3
read at:
date added: 03/09/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
review:

]]> 17209198 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:20:16 -0800 <![CDATA[Ultimates 2 Volume 2: Grand Theft America (Trade Paperback)]]> Ultimates 2 Volume 2: Grand Theft America (Trade Paperback)
author: Mark Millar
name: Kris
average rating: 4.22
book published: 2007
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 03/06/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
review:

]]> 17209186 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:20:05 -0800 <![CDATA[The Ultimates Vol. 2: Homeland Security]]> The Ultimates Vol. 2: Homeland Security
author: Mark Millar
name: Kris
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2004
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 03/06/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
review:

]]> 17209180 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:20:00 -0800 <![CDATA[The Ultimates 2 Vol. 1: Gods and Monsters]]> The Ultimates 2 Vol. 1: Gods and Monsters
author: Mark Millar
name: Kris
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2005
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 03/06/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
review:

]]> 17209177 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:19:56 -0800 <![CDATA[The Ultimates Vol. 1: Super-Human]]> The Ultimates Vol. 1: Super-Human
author: Mark Millar
name: Kris
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2002
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 03/06/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
review:

]]> 17168008 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:19:00 -0800 <![CDATA[The Goon, Volume 3: Heaps Of Ruination]]> The Goon, Volume 3: Heaps Of Ruination
author: Eric Powell
name: Kris
average rating: 4.38
book published: 2005
rating: 3
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/06/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 17167959 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:44:15 -0800 <![CDATA[The Goon, Volume 2: My Murderous Childhood (and Other Grievous Yarns)]]> The Goon, Volume 2: My Murderous Childhood (and Other Grievous Yarns)
author: Eric Powell
name: Kris
average rating: 4.40
book published: 2004
rating: 3
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/06/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 17167786 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:42:24 -0800 <![CDATA[Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall]]> Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall
author: Bill Willingham
name: Kris
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2006
rating: 4
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/06/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15698005 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:34:22 -0800 <![CDATA[Market Forces]]> Market Forces
author: Richard K. Morgan
name: Kris
average rating: 3.47
book published: 2004
rating: 3
read at: 03/08
date added: 03/03/08
shelves: library, the-secret-library
review:

]]> 16683427 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:37:20 -0800 <![CDATA[American Psycho]]> American Psycho
author: Bret Easton Ellis
name: Kris
average rating: 3.78
book published: 1991
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 02/29/08
shelves:
review:

]]> 16049004 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:50:09 -0800 <![CDATA[Midnight Nation - New Edition (Midnight Nation)]]> Midnight Nation - New Edition (Midnight Nation)
author: J. Michael Straczynski
name: Kris
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2004
rating: 3
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/28/08
shelves: borrowed, graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
review:

]]> 16048603 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:05:26 -0800 <![CDATA[Fables Vol. 8: Wolves]]> Fables Vol. 8: Wolves
author: Bill Willingham
name: Kris
average rating: 4.33
book published: 2006
rating: 4
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/27/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 16048519 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:04:59 -0800 <![CDATA[Fables Vol. 7: Arabian Nights (and Days) (Paperback)]]> Fables Vol. 7: Arabian Nights (and Days) (Paperback)
author: Bill Willingham
name: Kris
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2006
rating: 4
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/27/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 16048692 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:04:20 -0800 <![CDATA[The Goon, Volume 1: Nothin' But Misery]]> The Goon, Volume 1: Nothin' But Misery
author: Eric Powell
name: Kris
average rating: 4.06
book published: 2003
rating: 3
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/27/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 16049305 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:03:28 -0800 <![CDATA[Rising Stars, Book 1: Born In Fire]]> Rising Stars, Book 1: Born In Fire
author: J. Michael Straczynski
name: Kris
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2001
rating: 3
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/27/08
shelves: borrowed, graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
review:

]]> 16049423 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:02:59 -0800 <![CDATA[Supreme Power, Vol. 1]]> Supreme Power, Vol. 1
author: J. Michael Straczynski
name: Kris
average rating: 4.33
book published: 2005
rating: 3
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/27/08
shelves: borrowed, graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
review:

]]> 16049266 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:01:59 -0800 <![CDATA[Y: The Last Man Vol. 1: Unmanned]]> Y: The Last Man Vol. 1: Unmanned
author: Brian K. Vaughan
name: Kris
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2003
rating: 3
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/27/08
shelves: borrowed, graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
review:

]]> 16312074 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:51:47 -0800 <![CDATA[Insomnia]]> Insomnia
author: Stephen King
name: Kris
average rating: 3.59
book published: 1994
rating: 4
read at: 01/95
date added: 02/25/08
shelves:
review:

]]> 16312088 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:32:11 -0800 <![CDATA[The Eyes of the Dragon]]> The Eyes of the Dragon
author: Stephen King
name: Kris
average rating: 3.65
book published: 1987
rating: 4
read at:
date added: 02/25/08
shelves:
review:

]]> 16208305 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:14:25 -0800 <![CDATA[Hellboy Volume 1: Seed of Destruction]]> Hellboy Volume 1: Seed of Destruction
author: Mike Mignola
name: Kris
average rating: 4.19
book published: 2004
rating: 3
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/23/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 16208270 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:13:40 -0800 <![CDATA[Hellboy Volume 5 : Conqueror Worm]]> Hellboy Volume 5 : Conqueror Worm
author: Mike Mignola
name: Kris
average rating: 4.36
book published: 2004
rating: 3
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/23/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15980144 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:02:46 -0800 <![CDATA[The Sandman Vol. 3: Dream Country]]> The Sandman Vol. 3: Dream Country
author: Neil Gaiman
name: Kris
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2005
rating: 3
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/21/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15805758 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:58:36 -0800 <![CDATA[Fables Vol. 4: March of the Wooden Soldiers]]> Fables Vol. 4: March of the Wooden Soldiers
author: Bill Willingham
name: Kris
average rating: 4.40
book published: 2004
rating: 4
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/20/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15805710 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:57:31 -0800 <![CDATA[Fables Vol. 3: Storybook Love]]> Fables Vol. 3: Storybook Love
author: Bill Willingham
name: Kris
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2004
rating: 4
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/20/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15943664 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:56:42 -0800 <![CDATA[Fables Vol. 6: Homelands]]> Fables Vol. 6: Homelands
author: Bill Willingham
name: Kris
average rating: 4.42
book published: 2006
rating: 4
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/20/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15943573 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:55:51 -0800 <![CDATA[Fables Vol. 5: The Mean Seasons]]> Fables Vol. 5: The Mean Seasons
author: Bill Willingham
name: Kris
average rating: 4.30
book published: 2005
rating: 4
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/20/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15776491 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:05:43 -0800 <![CDATA[Fables Vol. 2: Animal Farm]]> Fables Vol. 2: Animal Farm
author: Bill Willingham
name: Kris
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2003
rating: 3
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/19/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15776537 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:17:58 -0800 <![CDATA[The Sandman Vol. 2: The Doll's House ]]> The Sandman Vol. 2: The Doll's House
author: Neil Gaiman
name: Kris
average rating: 4.39
book published: 2005
rating: 3
read at: 01/08
date added: 02/19/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15617491 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:51:40 -0800 <![CDATA[The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes]]> The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes
author: Neil Gaiman
name: Kris
average rating: 4.30
book published: 2005
rating: 3
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/17/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15607065 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:44:44 -0800 <![CDATA[Fables Vol. 1: Legends in Exile]]> Fables Vol. 1: Legends in Exile
author: Bill Willingham
name: Kris
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2002
rating: 4
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/16/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 15587627 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:41:20 -0800 <![CDATA[Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel]]> Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel
author: Eoin Colfer
name: Kris
average rating: 3.44
book published: 2007
rating: 2
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/16/08
shelves: graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks, library
review:

]]> 14011938 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:19:32 -0800 <![CDATA[World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War]]>
I was a little unsure about how the interview format would work to tell the story, but by the time I was halfway through the first disc I was completely hooked. ]]> World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
author: Max Brooks
name: Kris
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2006
rating: 5
read at: 02/08
date added: 02/05/08
shelves:
review:
An excellent tale told in an unconventional manner. I normally avoid abridged audio like the plague, but I was drawn to this one by the cast and I was not at all disappointed. The five discs are filled with fine performances, most notably from Dennis Boutsakiris, Mark Hamill and Jurgen Prochnow.

I was a little unsure about how the interview format would work to tell the story, but by the time I was halfway through the first disc I was completely hooked.
]]> 13885607 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:46:20 -0800 <![CDATA[Green Arrow: Quiver (Book 1)]]> Green Arrow: Quiver (Book 1)