This author does a great job of writing lit-RPG without tons of stats. I guess you could call it more fantasy than anything, but this is a book about This author does a great job of writing lit-RPG without tons of stats. I guess you could call it more fantasy than anything, but this is a book about a character getting stronger over time, thus the progression tag. At any rate, this is a top series for me. Set in a hell-like world, very gritty, great characters, interesting worldbuilding. I read anything by Phil Tucker....more
I picked this up because there are mythological allusions throughout, but it's a fascinating story about the border between Mexico and the US. Def a cI picked this up because there are mythological allusions throughout, but it's a fascinating story about the border between Mexico and the US. Def a change a pace for me, but worth it....more
I blurbed this book and wanted to share the blurb I wrote with everyone:
"A thrilling action adventure with brilliant literary homages to Bram Stoker'sI blurbed this book and wanted to share the blurb I wrote with everyone:
"A thrilling action adventure with brilliant literary homages to Bram Stoker's original. You never wanted to root for Dracula more!"
This is a fantastic historical novel that a friend wrote and thank goodness it's getting out to an audience! It's a thrilling romp, some of the action scenes leave you breathless. There is also a great female character who it's easy to root for and it's written very much in the style of the original. Incredibly well researched, the book is faithful and deep and fun through and through.
Well, in the areas of "dark apocalypse fiction" this one takes the cake. I'm reading a lot of dark books starring children lately, come to think aboutWell, in the areas of "dark apocalypse fiction" this one takes the cake. I'm reading a lot of dark books starring children lately, come to think about it.
This is like a book version of the Telltale Walking Dead game starring Clem. I don't have any better description, actually. It's super dark. Breakdown of society. Diary entries of a kid. Lord of the Flies-ish. Between this and Station Eleven I need to read a bunch of romance fluff for a while, haha....more
This was a lovely, elevated apocalypse story that was very touching. The integration of acting and Hollywood world was really interesting, I'm sure evThis was a lovely, elevated apocalypse story that was very touching. The integration of acting and Hollywood world was really interesting, I'm sure even moreso to someone who isn't in "the biz." If you want a dose of great storytelling with your post-disaster wasteland fiction, this is a book for you!...more
Well, I can't say I've been charmed by a book more in a while, and jealous I didn't write it. This is a totally hipster book that rings all my bells, Well, I can't say I've been charmed by a book more in a while, and jealous I didn't write it. This is a totally hipster book that rings all my bells, I feel like it sort of summarizes the zeitgeist of our internet generation, the gap between old and new.
Basically the main character, Clay, is unemployed tech guy, gets a job in a run-down bookstore that has a mysterious agenda that he can't help but get roped into. I'm a sucker for secret societies, and there's a touch of Amelie whimsey that is right up my alley in this as well. I mean, Google comes into it, it's so almost a cliche for me this book!
If I were to quibble, it's that the ending isn't quite dramatic enough, but the journey was so fun I can forget that. Recommended!...more
This is a compilation of a blog someone I know writes, but I never read it until she gave me a copy of this book. Basically she watches bad movies (orThis is a compilation of a blog someone I know writes, but I never read it until she gave me a copy of this book. Basically she watches bad movies (or good ones) and explains the plots to her friend who hasn't seen them. There's a lot of joy in this book, as well as humor. I laughed A LOT, especially the Bones recap. If you like pop culture you'll enjoy this....more
Ok, so historical romance isn't really my thing. I read this book because I got tipsy after a concert and went to the bookstore and bought a ton of "HOk, so historical romance isn't really my thing. I read this book because I got tipsy after a concert and went to the bookstore and bought a ton of "Highland-hunk" romance novels on whim and Twittered about it, so I had to read them all. Ugh. So, I read 4 other books that were hideously bad, and then this one was highly recommended to me by many on Twitter/Facebook as the cream of the crop. I was dubious.
I have to say, this is a LOVELY book. I'm not CRAZY motivated to read the rest of the series (there are 5) but it had fantastic characters, beautifully researched, a romance that was not predictable, exciting plot and wonderful main character. Again, it's not exactly my cup of tea, but the quality of storytelling is undeniable. I do recommend this book wholeheartedly, it's akin to "Gone With the Wind", unapologetically epic, sweeping and dramatic. ...more
I love this book. The abysmal movie that was made of it was a travesty, because this book...I relate to the crazy family part, that's all I'm saying aI love this book. The abysmal movie that was made of it was a travesty, because this book...I relate to the crazy family part, that's all I'm saying about it :)...more