A few weeks back, Ana and I decided to share our love for pushing the reading comfort zone, and we Dared the wonderful Kmont from Lurv à la Mode to guest review a book here! We asked Kmont what…
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Title: Succubus Blues Author: Richelle Mead Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance-ish Stand Alone or Series: First book in the Georgina Kincaid series Summary: (from amazon.com)Succubus (n.) An alluring, shape-shifting demon who seduces and pleasures mortal men. Pathetic (adj.) A…
For this week’s ponderings: Who is the best sidekick? Samwise Gamgee, The Lord of the Rings – What didn’t he do for Frodo? Robin, Batman and Robin – Sometimes a girl, sometimes a dude, but always there for the…
On the Tube…
With the season finale of LOST last Thursday, if you’re a fan like we are, you may just find yourself with a huge hole in your weekly television schedule. NEVER FEAR! Or actually, perhaps you should, because tonight marks…
Book Review (and a half): The Mountains of Mourning & The Vor Game
Title: “The Mountains of Mourning” and The Vor Game Author: Lois McMaster Bujold Genre: Science Fiction Stand Alone or Series: Second and third installments to the Miles Vorkosigan saga Summary: (from amazon.com) “THE MOUNTAINS OF MOURNING” Twenty year old…
Title: Kitty and the Midnight Hour Author: Carrie Vaughn Genre: Urban Fantasy Stand Alone or Series: Book 1 in the Kitty Norville series Summary: (from amazon.com)Kitty Norville is a midnight-shift DJ for a Denver radio station and a werewolf…
New Cover!
For the Twilight fans in the house–at midnight on Friday, the cover for Stephanie Meyer’s Breaking Dawn was released. I love the cover art for all of Stephanie Meyer’s work–although I’m a bit surprised by this cover. It’s certainly…
Title: The Down Home Zombie Blues Author: Linnea Sinclair Genre: Science Fiction Romance Stand Alone or Series: As of right now a stand alone novel, but hopefully there will be more? Summary: (from linneasinclair.com)In this steamy, suspenseful new thriller…
Book Review Double Feature: Magic Lost, Trouble Found and Armed & Magical
Title: Magic Lost, Trouble Found and Armed & Magical Author: Lisa Shearin Genre: Fantasy Stand Alone or Series: Books 1 and 2 of the Raine Benares series Summary: (from Amazon.com) MAGIC LOST, TROUBLE FOUND A girl with attitude. An…
Title: A Great and Terrible Beauty Author: Libba Bray Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Gothic Novel Stand alone or series: First book of the Gemma Doyle trilogy. Summary: (From amazon.com)A Victorian boarding school story, a Gothic mansion mystery, a gossipy…








