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Month: January 2015

Wayne of Gotham by Tracy Hickman

by Athena // January 25, 2015 // No Comments
This was just OK. It was by no means badly written, bad, or even that boring. I just did not find myself finding anything special about the work. This was my first time reading a Batman novel that was not... Continue reading →

Jeeves and the Wedding Bells by Sebastian Faulks

by Athena // January 21, 2015 // No Comments
What a lovely tribute to P. G. Wodehouse. I have read all the Jeeves & Wooster books, but that was many years ago. I enjoyed most them, but they got a bit repetitive after awhile. Bertie would get in a... Continue reading →

The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver

by Athena // January 14, 2015 // 2 Comments
In my eyes, this is a fairly typical Kingsolver novel. It features strong female protagonists and characters, a connection to or metaphors with the land, and a quiet and satisfying ending. I keep reading Kingsolver’s books because I find her... Continue reading →

Cinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli Brown

by Athena // January 7, 2015 // No Comments
This novel is a gem. It has well drawn characters, action, romance, poignancy, great diction, and it’s just delightful. The story is of a chef who is kidnapped by pirates. My best friend is a library technician, but I read... Continue reading →

Manga Classics: Pride & Prejudice

by Athena // January 4, 2015 // 1 Comment
I read this book awhile back, but I wanted to share it. It’s a fun manga rendition of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I enjoy graphic novels and have read a bit of manga in the past, but I... Continue reading →
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