8. Hamilton, Laurell K. Mistral's Kiss. 302 pages. 1.28.09.
I don't really know why I bother with this series - I don't find it all that engaging. But it serves as a substitute for tv, and is usually good for an evening or two of mindless entertainment.
9. Armstrong, Kelley. Men of the Otherwold. 369 pages. 1.29.09.
Despite the unfortunate title, fans of Armstrong's "Otherworld" novels will be delighted by this collection of tales. True to her style and faithful to her characters, Armstrong provides readers with the background and embellishment they desire. While the Clay that narrates many of the stories seems at time at odds with the Clay of the novels, the stories themselves fit perfectly with the history Armstrong has alluded to all along.I'm already eagerly awaiting the next collection.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
6. Hamilton, Laurell K. The Harlequin. 422 pages. 1.23.09
7. Rand, Ayn. Anthem. 105 pages. 1.26.09
At once so familiar and so strange, Ayn Rand's Anthem is a phenomenal experience. She exalts the joy of man and individuality, and impresses upon the reader not only the importance of thought and scholarship, but the importance of original thought, and of self.
7. Rand, Ayn. Anthem. 105 pages. 1.26.09
At once so familiar and so strange, Ayn Rand's Anthem is a phenomenal experience. She exalts the joy of man and individuality, and impresses upon the reader not only the importance of thought and scholarship, but the importance of original thought, and of self.
Friday, January 16, 2009
The first 5 of 2009
1. Robinson, Ray (ed). Famous Last Words: Fond Farewells, Deathbed Diatribes, and Exclamations Upon Expiration. 177 pages. 1.2.09
A very disappointing collection
2. Bronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre: The Graphic Novel. 132 pages. 1.10.09
While an interesting idea, this volume is barely a shadow of the original text, and has none of its charm. The text itself is so badly butchered that it leaves me wondering if someone unfamiliar with the original novel would even be able to follow the story itself. I can appreciate it only as a novelty item, but would never recommend it to someone who has not read Bronte's novel. It would be useful in a classroom setting only as a supplemental text, and could never replace the original.
3. Miller, Kathleen E. Last Laughs: Funny Tombstone Quotes and Famous Last Words. 157 pages. 1.12.09
4. Carson, Anne (ed). If Not, Winter: Fragments of Sappho. 355 pages. 1.13.09
This collection of fragments is simply majestic. While I can't help feeling a loss for what didn't survive, Carson's presentation is rich with possibilities.
5. Hamilton, Laurell K. A Stroke of Midnight. 385 pages. 1.16.09
A very disappointing collection
2. Bronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre: The Graphic Novel. 132 pages. 1.10.09
While an interesting idea, this volume is barely a shadow of the original text, and has none of its charm. The text itself is so badly butchered that it leaves me wondering if someone unfamiliar with the original novel would even be able to follow the story itself. I can appreciate it only as a novelty item, but would never recommend it to someone who has not read Bronte's novel. It would be useful in a classroom setting only as a supplemental text, and could never replace the original.
3. Miller, Kathleen E. Last Laughs: Funny Tombstone Quotes and Famous Last Words. 157 pages. 1.12.09
4. Carson, Anne (ed). If Not, Winter: Fragments of Sappho. 355 pages. 1.13.09
This collection of fragments is simply majestic. While I can't help feeling a loss for what didn't survive, Carson's presentation is rich with possibilities.
5. Hamilton, Laurell K. A Stroke of Midnight. 385 pages. 1.16.09
Bibliobeau
I was never a sucker for the highlighted Livejournal communities until the end of 2006, when a community called "50 book challenge" caught my eye. The idea was, obviously, to read fifty books (or 15,000 pages) in a single year. For some members it was a challenge, and for others it was a starting point.
While I have never been a very active member of the board, the idea of tracking the books I read in a year appealed to both my anal side and my nerdy side, and 2009 will be the third year I participate in the "challenge". I fell far short of my goal of 100 books in 2008, so this year I'm going to back off a bit and shoot for 75.
I've decided to keep this blog as a way of keeping track of reviews and musings, without the clutter of a message board. However, I will continue to watch the 75 Books Challenge for 2009 group on LibraryThing (http://www.librarything.com/groups/75bookschallengefor1) and the 15,000 pages group on Livejournal (http://community.livejournal.com/15000pages/). They're great for recommendations!
So here we go - Bibliobeau 2009.
While I have never been a very active member of the board, the idea of tracking the books I read in a year appealed to both my anal side and my nerdy side, and 2009 will be the third year I participate in the "challenge". I fell far short of my goal of 100 books in 2008, so this year I'm going to back off a bit and shoot for 75.
I've decided to keep this blog as a way of keeping track of reviews and musings, without the clutter of a message board. However, I will continue to watch the 75 Books Challenge for 2009 group on LibraryThing (http://www.librarything.com/groups/75bookschallengefor1) and the 15,000 pages group on Livejournal (http://community.livejournal.com/15000pages/). They're great for recommendations!
So here we go - Bibliobeau 2009.
Monday, January 5, 2009
2009 Color Codes
I like to color-code my reading lists based on genre, but it changes a bit every year. Here is the list for 2009:
Modern horror/vampire
Pregnancy/Baby Books
Classic Literature
Poetry, Short Stories, and Drama
Fantasy/Science Fiction
Biography/Nonfiction
Fiction, YA, etc
Graphic Novels
* Read to Brooks
+ Read for work
Modern horror/vampire
Pregnancy/Baby Books
Classic Literature
Poetry, Short Stories, and Drama
Fantasy/Science Fiction
Biography/Nonfiction
Fiction, YA, etc
Graphic Novels
* Read to Brooks
+ Read for work
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