Tag Archives: Books

“There Once Lived a Girl Who Seduced Her Sister’s Husband, and He Hanged Himself: Love Stories” by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

I’m in a particularly grumpy/bitter mood tonight, so this is a perfect time to review this book. Disclaimer:  I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I’m too cynical to take most … Continue reading →

Posted in Dead Russians, Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

General Update on Life, the Universe, and Everything

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

I’ve been very quiet lately.  That’s because there’s been a lot going on, between work, school, and …moving! My new apartment is close enough to where I work that I can walk there, instead of spending almost an hour on … Continue reading →

Posted in Other | Tagged , | 6 Comments

“The Forever Knight” by John Marco

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

I received a copy of John Marco’s “The Forever Knight” from TLC Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. When “The Forever Knight” begins, the revered knight Lukien is an old man.  He’s got his share of battle scars, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Fiction | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

“A Conspiracy of Alchemists” by Liesel Schwarz

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Good evening everyone!  Today is my stop on the TLC Book Tour of Liesel Schwarz’s debut novel, “A Conspiracy of Alchemists,” which is the first book in the Chronicles of Light and Shadow series.  I received a free copy of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Fiction | Tagged , , , , , | 10 Comments

“Six Moon Dance” by Sherri S. Tepper

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

Last year, I discovered Sherri S. Tepper’s novel “Singer From the Sea.”  It was one of the most bizarre books that I’ve ever read, and I described it in my review as a amalgamation of Dune, Fern Gully, and A Handmaid’s Tale. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Sci Fi | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments