Title: Stardoc Author: S.L. Viehl Review Number: 11 Genre: Science Fiction Stand alone or series: First in the Stardoc series (7 books total, with more in the works) Summary: (from us.penguingroup.com)Dr. Cherijo Grey Veil leaves Earth and accepts a…
Wow, Thea I had no idea you felt so passionate about the book. I just hope I can defend it as well as you attacked it. Why did I read the book: I bought it ages ago after reading…
*cracks knuckles* Why did I read this book: It had overwhelmingly positive reviews on virtually every site, and having read another so-called paranormal romance (Bitten by Kelley Armstrong) and loved it, I decided to give this one a try…despite…
Recently, Ana finished reading A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole, and loved it. On the other hand, I had read the book and despised it. Since this is too good an opportunity to pass up, we decided…
Title: Twilight Author: Stephenie Meyer (this is one of the prettiest covers I have ever seen) Review Number: 11 Genre: Paranormal/Young Adult/Romance Stand alone or series: The first in a series. Followed so far by New Moon and Eclipse.…
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The North and South Crusade: Part Deux
After much urging and fawning from Ana, and seeing the impressive Crusade on Kristie’s Ramblings on Romance campaign, I ordered the miniseries online and finally got a chance to watch it this weekend. Holy crow, it is everything I…
Title: The Last Hellion Author: Loretta Chase Review number: 10 Genre: Romance – Regency Stand alone or series: Stand alone, although many characters were introduced in Lord of Scoundrels. Summary: Amazon.com says In 1820s England, 28-year-old Lydia Grenville is…
Title: Fried! Fast Food, Slow Deaths Author: Anthology of short stories with various authors; edited by Colleen Morris and Joel A. Sutherland Review Number: 9 Genre: Short Fiction, Horror Stand alone or Series: Stand Alone Summary: (from amazon.com)Fried! contains…
Joanna Bourne is the author of the The Spymaster’s Lady, a Romance novel that was released in January and has received rave reviews all over Romanceland. It is a book about a French Spy, Annique, who has to make…
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Happy Lost Day!
Taking a break from talking about books to talk about another one of our obsessions…. Whoohoo! Lost is finally back tonight after an 8 month long hiatus. Last season ended with the losties making contact with the outside world…
Title: The Sorrows of Young Werther Author: Goethe Review number: 9 Genre: Romance? Classic? Stand alone or series: Stand alone Summary: Amazon uk says The first great “confessional” novel, this is a story of unrequited love, drawing on personal…
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Exhibition – John Everett Millais at The Tate
The Tate Gallery in London is currently holding an art exhibition with works by John Everett Millais and I jumped at the opportunity to see in person, the many paintings that I have loved for so many years. Millais…
Title: Someone to Watch Over Me Author: Lisa Kleypas Review number: 8 Genre: Romance, Historical Stand alone or series: Number one of Bow Street Runners series, 3 books in total. Summary: Back cover says A young woman awakens in…
Title: The Sharing Knife: Beguilement and Legacy (books 1&2) Author: Lois McMaster Bujold Review Number: 8 Genre: Fantasy, Romance Stand alone or series: Series (First two books in a continuing series, next book out this spring!) Summary: (from harpercollins.com)…
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Movie Review: Juno
I am completely in love with this movie! Juno is a 16 year old who just found out that she is pregnant after having one sexual experience with her friend/boyfriend Paulie Bleeker and now must face the consequences. It…
Title: The Blue Sword Author: Robin McKinley Review Number: 7 Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Stand alone or series: Has a prequel (written after this book was done, though), but can be read alone Summary: (from Amazon.com)Harry Crewe is an…
Title: Charming the Prince Author: Teresa Medeiros Review Number: 7 Genre: Romance – Medieval Stand alone or series: Stand alone Summary: Amazon’s book description says He never lost a battle until he met the one woman who might succeed…
This episode’s unearthings: Kushiel’s Dart and Howl’s Moving Castle Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey This book is the first of the Kushiel’s Legacy series (currently 5 books with the sixth coming soon). These books are pure magic. It has…
Ana and I have decided that while we continue to branch out and review new works/movies/shows, there are a lot of older materials that we love and want to discuss and recommend. With that in mind, we have decided…
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On Romance Novels
I have started reading Romance Novels only a few months ago and already I am suffering the prejudice and misconceptions of the non-romance reader. My friends look at me and think I have gone nuts – “are you reading…
Title: The Spymaster’s Lady Author: Joanna Bourne Review Number: 6 Genre: Romance Stand alone or series: Stand Alone Summary: Amazon.com says – She’s braved battlefields. She’s stolen dispatches from under the noses of heads of state. She’s played the…
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Last Week at The Book Smugglers
We managed to review quite a few books. Had a good discussion about The Time Traveler’s Wife. Made new friends over at Ramblings on Romance and joined a crusade! All in all, a very good week indeed. Books I…
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Cloverfield…A Warning!!!
I just got back from the theater after spending 90 minutes “watching” Cloverfield. And I feel compelled to warn everyone about this…movie. I nearly yakked trying to watch the damned thing. The camera is handheld and inexpertly filmed for…
Why did I read this book?: It was the chosen book of the month for our book club. Review: I start reading the book and I am immediately sucked into it. I find the first few chapters enchanting, the…
I guess I’ll begin with the regular spiel. Why did I read this book?: I have heard a LOT about this book from multiple sources, and all the reviews have been positive. That said, this is not a book…