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Month: February 2015

Waistcoats & Weaponry by Gail Carriger

by Athena // February 25, 2015 // No Comments
Another fun installment in this YA urban fantasy and steam punk series. I’m glad the the little love triangle finally resolved itself in this one. It was not a bad triangle either, but it was obvious to me what the... Continue reading →

A Dance of Dragons by George R. R. Martin

by Athena // February 16, 2015 // No Comments
Finally, I’m all caught up to the Song of Fire & Ice series. It’s taken me a couple of years to get through these books. I haven’t rushed through them. I’ve enjoyed reading them for the most part, but I... Continue reading →

A Feast of Crows by George R. R. Martin

by Athena // February 10, 2015 // 2 Comments
I enjoyed this read as I have most of the Song of Fire & Ice series, but I did miss knowing what was going on outside of Westeros. Having said that, this book started more slowly than the other novels.... Continue reading →

Mr Kiss and Tell by Rob Thomas

by Athena // February 6, 2015 // No Comments
Another nice installment in the Veronica Mars series. I don’t think I’ve had the experience of watching a TV show, a followup movie, and then its continued book series. It’s a nice journey and good to revisit some characters that... Continue reading →

The Rook by David O’Malley

by Athena // February 5, 2015 // 2 Comments
I inhaled this novel. It’s been a long time since I read a nearly 500 page book in a day, but it’s also been a long time since I’ve been excited by a new series. This book had all the... Continue reading →

Triumphs of Experience: The Men of the Harvard Grant Study by George E. Vaillant

by Athena // February 3, 2015 // 2 Comments
This was quite an academic non-fiction read that offered interesting sociological insights though. While the topic is not obscure, the content and style of this work is not suitable for most readers. it does have aspects and deals with: psychology,... Continue reading →
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