Title: Blue-Eyed Devil Author: Lisa Kleypas Genre: Romance (contemporary), Fiction Stand alone or series: Second book in the Travis’ series by Kleypas Summary: “Blue-Eyed Devil” is the story of the charming, volatile and ambitious Hardy Cates, who is determined…
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Another month, another dare! Every month we dare a guest (usually another blogger) to read a book that is outside their comfort zone, chosen by us. When we asked CJ from the amazing The Thrillionth Page blog, which genres…
We sneaky Smugglers have just received from Lisa Kleypas the new American cover for her upcoming contemporary romance: Smooth Talking Stranger! Here’s the UK version, posted earlier this week: As you can see, there are some noted differences between…
We will start this post by saying: Lisa Kleypas is one of the best romance novels writers out there and one of our favourites. Her stories are well-written and well-researched but above all, her stories have heart. It is…
Current location: Cambridge, UK The Windflower and King’s College The Windflower is one of those mythical romance novels that many speak of, that more often than not appears in top 100 listings and it has been granted DIK (Desert…
To end the weekend, we decided it would be rather fitting to have a Best of Batman Poll. Since the Dark Knight has been translated successfully to the screen, we give you the following two questions: Who is your…
Title: The Dark Knight Returns Author: Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, John Costanza, and Lynn Varley Genre: Graphic Novel Stand alone or series: Part of Frank Miller’s Dark Knight Universe Summary: (from DCComics.com)It is ten years after an aging Batman…
Title: The Dark Knight Movie directed by Christopher Nolan; screenplay by Christopher Nolan and Johnathan Nolan; starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman Somehow, some way, someone upstairs must’ve decided…
Title: The Killing Joke Author: Alan Moore, Brian Bolland Genre: Graphic Novel Stand alone or series: Stand alone graphic novel, but part of the Batman universe Summary: (from DCComics.com)For the first time the Joker’s origin is revealed in this…
Title: Batman: Year One Author: Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis Genre: Graphic Novel Summary: (from DCcomics.com)A young Bruce Wayne has spent his adolescence and early adulthood, traveling the world so he could hone his body and mind…
As we mentioned in this week’s Smugglers Stash, today we kick off our Batman Long Weekend in honor of The Dark Knight, in theaters nationwide on Friday! Note the (temporary) change of header *points above* for the weekend! We…
Yo ho ho and a bottle o’… As our weekend comes to a close, we have once again used the magic Sorting Hat to select the winners of our Lisa Shearin Giveaway! *drumroll please* FIRST PLACE: PiduteRUNNER UP: Jill…
So we come to the end of our Gaiman Appreciation Week. For those who already are Gaiman fans we pray that we have made his books justice with our reviews. For those who haven’t read his books yet, we…
Title: American Gods Author: Neil Gaiman Genre: Dark Fantasy, horror Summary: (from amazon.com)Released from prison, Shadow finds his world turned upside down. His wife has been killed; a mysterious stranger offers him a job. But Mr. Wednesday, who knows…
Title: Coraline Author: Neil Gaiman Genre: Young Adult, Horror-Fantasy Why did I read this book: After having read Neil Gaiman’s adult works, I was excited to see how his writing would translate in young adult format! When I read…
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Gaiman Week – Children’s Books Double Feature: The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Gold Fish and Odd and The Frost Giants
Title: The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish Author: Written by Neil Gaiman/ Illustrated by David Mckean Genre: Fantasy/Children Summary: “What if you wanted your best friend’s two goldfish so much that you’d swap anything for them,…
Title: Stardust Novel by Neil Gaiman Movie directed by Matthew Vaughn; screenplay by Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn; Starring Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Robert DeNiro Stardust was my very first Neil Gaiman book. On the recommendation…
Title: Smoke and Mirrors Author: Neil Gaiman Genre: Fantasy/Horror (short stories) Stand Alone/Series: Stand Alone Summary: Harper Collins says In the deft hands of Neil Gaiman, magic is no mere illusion … and anything is possible. In this, Gaiman’s…
What? Can’t get away with the ineffable explanation? Fine, the long version it is. Review: Once upon a time, there was a Witch named Agnes Nutter. Unlike most other psychics or clairvoyants or witches, Agnes actually could see the…
Title: Good Omens Author: Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Genre: Speculative Fiction Comedy…err…ish Summary: (from amazon.com)According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (the world’s only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655, before she…
Title: Marvel 1602 Author: Written by Nel Gaiman, penciled by Andy Kubert, painted by Richard Isanove; covers illustrated by Scott McKowen Genre: Comic Book/ Fantasy Stand Alone/Series: Originally a series of 8 comic magazines. I am reviewing all issues,…
The Sandman Vol. 2 – The Doll’s House Part V: “Collectors” As Ana has pointed out, very detailed-like, The Sandman series is a groundbreaking, all-encompassing work of literature and art. Ana has thoroughly detailed the major characters with her…
What exactly is The Sandman? The Sandman is a series of comic books originally published by DC Comics in a monthly magazine format, between 1989 and 1996. There were 75 issues which have been rounded up and turned into…
Ana and I are huge fans of Neil Gaiman–who isn’t? If you haven’t read one of his novels, graphic novels, short stories, children’s books, or seen his movie and/or tv adaptations, chances are you’ve at least heard the name.…
Howdy! It is time to wrap up Western Week, to say adios to our favourite westerns, mount on our horses and ride into sunset – for the time being. Oh ok, until tomorrow.We hope you had a great time…