November 2016 – Page 2 – Looking For a Good Book

November 16, 2016

THE RIVALS OF DRACULA – Nick Rennison, editor

I’ve long known that Bram Stoker’s Dracula was not the only vampire story of its day … simply the best known. But until now, I had never read any of the other, contemporary works. But vampires, and other supernatural spirits were popular grist for the turn of the century writer. As editor Nick Rennison points out Continue reading

Dark Fantasy/Horror, SF/FANTASY, SHORT FICTION, Uncategorized

3 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Horror/Dark Fantasy, Reviews, SF/Fantasy, Short Stories

November 15, 2016

EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS, VOL. 3 – Maurine St. Gaudens

This is an important series of art books. The format for each book is generally the same, so my review will be the same. The four volumes that make up this book set are packed with incredible information and beautiful photos of a wide range of art. The subtitle (“A Survey of Women Artists Working Continue reading

NON-FICTION

5 Stars, Art, Book Reviews, Books, non-fiction, Reviews

November 14, 2016

EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS, VOL. II – Maurine St. Gaudens

This is an important series of art books. It is four volumes in order to pack in a large number of artists and a representation of their work. The format for each book is the same, so my review will be the same. The four volumes that make up this book set are packed with Continue reading

MEMOIR, NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

5 Stars, Art, Biography, Book Reviews, Books, History, Memoir, non-fiction, Reviews

November 12, 2016

ARMSTRONG – Torben Kuhlmann

Following up on his spectacular picture book, Lindbergh (see review here), author/artist Torben Kuhlmann tells a tale of a little mouse named Armstrong who defies the humans who are after him and travels to the moon and back, years before mankind makes it there. This is the sort of picture book that works on every Continue reading

CHILDREN’S

5 Stars, Art, Book Reviews, Books, Children’s Books, Reviews

November 11, 2016

EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS, VOL. 1 – Maurine St. Gaudens

The four volumes that make up this book set are so packed with incredible information and beautiful photos of a wide range of art that I hardly know where to begin in reviewing this. The subtitle (“A Survey of Women Artists Working in California, 1860-1960”) implies a fairly narrow focus, but it is awe-inspiring to Continue reading

MEMOIR, NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

5 Stars, Art, Biography, Book Reviews, Books, History, Memoir, non-fiction, Reviews

November 10, 2016

THE PREACHER – Ted Thackrey, Jr.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: REVIEWING A REISSUE This is another book that is in my Kindle and I have absolutely no idea where it came from. None of the usual places where I get my Advanced Reader Copies of books has this title. I suspect it came straight from the publisher, but I just have no memory Continue reading

MYSTERY, Uncategorized, WESTERN

4 stars, Book Reviews, Books, Mystery, Reviews, Thriller, Western

November 9, 2016

THE INTERMINABLES – Paige Orwin

Something I’ve noticed and really appreciated about publisher Angry Robot is that they have taken some risks and are putting out some science fiction and fantasy that is highly unusual and often edgy. They appear to be taking some chances that other, more established publishers aren’t taking. Paige Orwin’s The Interminables is no exception to Continue reading

SF/FANTASY, Uncategorized

4 stars, Book Reviews, Books, Reviews, SF/Fantasy

November 8, 2016

WARSHIP JOLLY ROGER BOOK 1: NO TURNING BACK – graphic novel

This looked interesting to me, hence my requesting an ARC, but I’d have to admit that I didn’t have the highest of hopes for the book. Something about it just gave me a feeling of being a bit ‘cheesy’ or too much of a cartoon. But I did get caught up in the story and Continue reading

GRAPHIC NOVEL, Uncategorized

4 stars, Book Reviews, Books, Graphic Novels, Reviews, SF/Fantasy

November 5, 2016

LAKE INVADERS – William Rapai

I consider myself to be someone concerned with environmental issues but let’s face it … how many of us (others concerned with environmental issues) spend much time thinking about or actively working to combat invasive aquatic species? It’s a lot more fun thinking about saving the eagles or the wolves or some cute owls, but Continue reading

NON-FICTION, Uncategorized

4 stars, Book Reviews, Books, non-fiction, Reviews

November 4, 2016

TAINTED – A. E. Rought

Tainted is the second book in the “Broken” series. I did not read the first book prior to reading this. I suspect that I might have had a better handle on the back story of the characters and their ‘situation’ had I read the first book, but author A.E. Rought does a fine job of Continue reading

YA

1 Star, Book Reviews, Books, Reviews, Young Adult

November 3, 2016

TRAIL BLAZERS – E.C. Tubb

THROWBACK THURSDAY: REVIEWING A REISSUE It’s not easy to find westerns these days, with sci-fi/fantasy and mysteries being more popular than ever, so I am thrilled that there are a few publishers releasing western titles, even if some of them are reissues (as is the case here). Although I am slightly familiar with author E. Continue reading

Uncategorized, WESTERN

4 stars, Book Reviews, Books, Reviews, Western

November 2, 2016

THE RINGMASTER’S WIFE – Kristy Cambron

Like a lot of readers today, I am drawn to books about or with a circus atmosphere. You can’t get much more circus than a tale about a woman with the Ringling Brothers. Rosamund Easling is born into a wealthy family, but as often happened (especially during this era), the family was looking at a declining Continue reading

OTHER, Uncategorized

3 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Literature, Reviews, Romance