Thursday, December 31, 2015
Dracula's Brood edited by Richard Dalby, 348 pages
A collection of neglected vampire classics from the Victorian era. Very creepy and dark.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Uprooted by Naomi Novik, 438 pages
One of the best fantasy books I've read in a long time. A magical forest that devours the surrounding area, a wizard that takes a young maid tribute once a decade and the young girl determined to save the her friend.
Dead Boy by Laurel Gale, 247 pages
What's a young boy to do, when he's pretty much confined to his house with no friends, because he's dead? This was a really good read, I'm hoping the author continues on with the story in another book.
Princess of the Silver Woods by Jessica Day George, 322 pages
Monday, December 21, 2015
Hand Drawn Jokes for Smart Attractive People by Matthew Diffee, 241 pages
One of the funniest cartoon collections I've seen in a long time. I was guffawing out loud at times.
Grimm's Last Fairy Tale by Haydn Middleton, 249 pages
I love the Grimm fairy tales, especially the history and darkness behind them. So I was excited to pick up this fictional look at the life of Jacob Grimm. But this was kind of convoluted, jumping between time periods in his life and never really seemed to gel into an enjoyable read.
The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell, 311 pages
A very dark book featuring 2 sisters who must figure out a way to survive in Glasgow, Scotland, without attracting the attention of the authorities after their abusive and neglectful parents die. This was a very heart-wrenching read at times.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith, 213 pages
I've been a fan of this series since the very first book. I've even seen all the episodes of the way too short tv series. Many times once a book series hits 16 books, it feels played out or just not enjoyable. But these books prove the exception. The characters continue to grow and develop, and I really like how their interactions have stayed true to who they are and how long they've known each other. This has to be one of my favorite books so far because of one particular scene. Precious Ramotswe has always described herself as a "traditionally built" lady, but she uses that traditional build to subdue a angry woman by sitting on her. I was so glad that I wasn't reading the book in a public setting because I was laughing during that whole scene. I have come to consider the characters family and hope that author continues with many more outstanding books.
Garfield By the Pound by Jim Davis, 128 pages
Doesn't matter if they were wrote 10 years ago or last year, still funny.
Garfield Sits Around the House by Jim Davis, 128 pages
I'm getting closer to finishing up the big box of books I bought for Renee, lol.
Monday, December 14, 2015
The Awesome by Eva Darrows, 246 pages
This was an extremely fun read. Imagine not only being a 17-year-old who feels like she doesn't fit but also being a monster hunter. Maggie has to deal with all that baggage and more, especially when she needs to lose her virginity before she can start hunting vampires. What's a girl to do?
The Scottie Barked At Midnight by Kaitlyn Dunnett, 278 pages
Another slightly Scottish themed murder mystery set in Maine. A reality talent show competition ends up with Liss MacCrimmon competing with a pair of dancing Scotties after their owner dies. Liss must try to figure out if it was murder, and if so, who's the guilty party. Hopefully Liss can nose out the truth or she may dance her way to death.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Big Nate Say Good-bye to Dork City by Lincoln Peirce, 222 pages
I love the Big Nate books but I've reached a point in my life that when I finish one, I'm reminded how grateful I am
that I don't have teenage boys.
Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George, 266 pages
A sequel to this author's great retelling of the 12 Dancing Princesses story. This one is a take on Cinderella. I can't wait to read the next one in the series.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
97 Orchard, An Edible History of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement by Jane Ziegelman, 253 pages
A look at the dishes immigrants brought into the American kitchen as seen through 5 families that lived at an address in New York City over the years. I would have liked more family history but this was still a really interesting look at how food tastes have changed over the years, especially as immigrants came into the country.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Manifest Destiny: Flora & Fauna by Chris Dingess, Matthew Roberts, and Owen Gieni, 128 pages
The Comics and Cocktails book club I'm in read this for November. Imagine if Lewis and Clark's mission to explore the Louisiana Territory was really a cover to look for and wipe out monsters. This was a superbly done graphic novel.
Reheated Lio by Mark Tatulli, 128 pages
Lio is one of the funniest and most twisted comics out there.
Waistcoats & Weaponry by Gail Carriger, 298 pages
While I don't enjoy this as much as the Parasol Protectorate Series it's still really fun.
Monday, November 23, 2015
I Dressed Myself! by Bill Keane, 128 pages
I always said I'd make a fortune selling stickers that said "I Dressed Myself" or "Daddy Dressed Me".
Happiness is a Squishy Cephalopod by Mark Tatulli, 128 pages
Lio is one of the most twisted comics out there
, that's why I love it so much.
Garfield Makes it Big by Jim Davis, 128 pages
I'm going to have to read faster if I'm going to finish all of these before Christmas.
There's Corpses Everywhere by Mark Tatulli, 128 pages
Everyone in my family loves the Lio comics, so we were glad to see my husband get some for his birthday.
The Big Chili by Julia Buckley, 293 pages
A hilarious and sweet murder mystery that I was glad to get as a review book.
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua, 237 pages
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Dr. Mutter's Marvels by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz, 371 pages
A really interesting read that features a doctor who changed the face of plastic surgery in the 1800s, and helped introduce the use of ether in surgery. All in all, a good read, especially for a nonfiction book.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Game of Queens by India Edghill, 386 pages
I love historical fiction that is religious based, and this retelling of Esther was outstanding.
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, 200 pages
My daughter had told me that in the original book, Peter Pan killed Lost Boys and I had to read for myself. Definitely different from the Disney Peter Pan I grew up with. A very good read, though I did find Peter very irritating in his cockiness and selfishness.
Garfield at Large by Jim Davis, 128 pages
Interesting to see how Garfield has changed since the beginning.
Betty and Veronica Digest Magazine, No. 52, 128 pages
Betty and Veronica are still fighting over Archie.
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