Looking For a Good Book

July 17, 2019

MENTORS – Francis M. Naumann

Before I ever wrote my first book review, I was an art student and I had been writing reviews of art shows in my community. It never occurred to me that anyone could make a living as an art historian/reviewer … I did it as a way to make sure I got to different art… Continue reading

NON-FICTION

4 stars, Art, Biography, Book Reviews, Books, non-fiction, Reviews
July 15, 2019

DEADLANDS: BONEYARD – Seanan McGuire

It is not a secret that I am a tremendous fan of Seanan McGuire’s work. I think she’s the best urban fantasy and urban horror writer actively working today (under both her name and her pen name Mira Grant). And so, of course, when I see I McGuire/Grant novel available for review I eagerly request… Continue reading

Dark Fantasy/Horror, ENTERTAINMENT, SF/FANTASY

3 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Entertainment, Horror/Dark Fantasy, Reviews, SF/Fantasy
July 13, 2019

quotes – July 2019

If there’s no buzz with a man, tell him to buzz off. Linda Yellin – What Nora Knew I could see the fireworks. I just couldn’t feel them. Linda Yellin – What Nora Knew A nation cannot be destroyed from without till it is destroyed from within. Remember that. Pierce Brown – Red Rising Doing… Continue reading

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July 12, 2019

A FIELD GUIDE TO COLOR – Lisa Solomon

Painting is one of my most enjoyable hobbies – and it is just a hobby – and except for my high school years, I have not had any formal training (which probably shows). Because of this, I often enjoy art books that provide some training and lessons. A Field Guide to Color by Lisa Solomon… Continue reading

NON-FICTION

4 stars, Art, Book Reviews, Books, non-fiction, Reviews
July 10, 2019

VIGILANTE NIGHTS – Erin Richards

Lucas and his twin sister, Silver, are accosted by a local gang one night. Just when they think they are about to get escape this gang initiation they discover that they are stopped on a road that is used as a local drag racing strip and they wind up in a horrible accident. Lucas wakes… Continue reading

Uncategorized, YA

1 Star, Book Reviews, Books, Reviews, Young Adult
July 8, 2019

MAD LIBRARIAN – Michael Guillebeau

A library in a small town in the southern United States has its funding cut by the city and the librarian, Serenity, fights back in an unusual way. There is a slight sense of Catch-22 or M*A*S*H (the book series) humor here, with average people doing absurd things in order to get a positive result,… Continue reading

HUMOR

1 Star, Book Reviews, Books, Horror/Dark Fantasy, Reviews
July 5, 2019

THE QUEEN OF ALL CROWS – Rod Duncan

Rod Duncan’s earlier book, The Bullet-Catcher’s Daughter, was one of the most powerful books I’d read in a long time. The follow-up books were just as strong and just like that Rod Duncan became one of my most eagerly-anticipated authors. The Queen of All Crows continues with the same core set of characters as the… Continue reading

SF/FANTASY, Uncategorized

5 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Reviews, SF/Fantasy
July 3, 2019

IT’S UP TO CHARLIE HARDIN – Dean Ing

It is the summer of 1942 and young boys don’t sit around the house – they go outside and they explore and more than likely get into a little bit of trouble. Charlie Hardin is a pretty typical boy in that regard. His parents have given him just one rule … stay out of trouble.… Continue reading

CHILDREN’S, Uncategorized, YA

3 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Children’s Books, Reviews, Young Adult
July 1, 2019

MURDER AT THE PALACE – Margaret Dumas

I really enjoyed this book. Nora Paige loves old movies. When her movie-star husband dumps her for a co-star starlet Nora takes refuge in San Francisco where she takes over as the manager of a historic movie theater that shows old movies – just the kind that she likes most. Here she befriends a band… Continue reading

MYSTERY

5 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Mystery, Reviews
June 28, 2019

THE CRUEL PRINCE – Holly Black

I haven’t read many books by Holly Black, mostly because they just haven’t looked appealing to me, though I did enjoy a book she had co-written with Cassandra Clare. Still, though I enjoy a good fantasy story, Black’s work just never looked like something I’d enjoy until I came across the description for The Cruel… Continue reading

SF/FANTASY, YA

2 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Reviews, SF/Fantasy, Young Adult
June 27, 2019

THE PHILOSOPHER’S WAR – Tom Miller

A new book in The Philosophers Series by Tom Miller?! Yes, please! I was so impressed with Miller’s The Philosopher’s Flight that I immediately requested the follow-up volume and sat down and read it through, putting all my other books aside. And it was worth it! The story so far… Robert Weekes, who we last… Continue reading

SF/FANTASY, Uncategorized

5 Stars, Book Reviews, Books, Reviews, SF/Fantasy
June 26, 2019

THE MERMAID – Christina Henry

Christina Henry is fast becoming an author that I have on my ‘buy anything as soon as it comes out’ list. The Mermaid is a beautifully written tale that combines a touch of mythology with romance and hint of historical fiction. P.T. Barnum is looking to add a mermaid to exhibit. It doesn’t have to… Continue reading

ROMANCE, SF/FANTASY, Uncategorized

4 stars, Book Reviews, Books, Mythology/Legend, Reviews, Romance, SF/Fantasy, Young Adult