I can’t wait to see this! I loved the book (although it is deeply weird) and the movie looks like it’s going to be quite the thrill ride. For more on John Dies at the End, check out my review. Read more
Yearly Archives: 2011
Monday Shmoop: Party Time: Party Settings in Romeo and Juliet and Great Gatsby quotes
Ah, parties. Who doesn’t love a good party? You’ve got awesome food, drinks, cool people, loud music and unrestrained hijinks abound. Beyond being an opportunity to go buck wild or to be a social animal, parties also serve a purpose of potential serendipity. What we mean is that the human celebratory party is the setting for chance interactions and… Read more
Back Friday Book Bonanza!
Make room on your shelves for 2012! The end of the year is creeping up, and it’s time to clear some space on the bookshelves. What better time to give away books than the holidays? Instead of running out to the stores on Black Friday, stay in and win new or new-to-you books. The hosts for this hop are Heather… Read more
Quotables
I’m sure that as time passes, more and more of our books will be electronic. It makes me sad, because there are some things about snuggling up with a good book that a Nook or a Kindle can’t replace, no matter how convenient they are. Apparently, Mark O’Connell feels the same way: “I don’t look forward to a future in… Read more
Saturday Snapshot: Colorful Car
Saturday Snapshot is hosted by Alyce at At Home with Books. To participate, post a photo that you (or a friend or family member) have taken then leave a direct link to your post in the Mister Linky. Photos can be old or new, and be of any subject as long as they are clean and appropriate for all eyes… Read more
Missing Guest Post
I was scheduled to have a guest post this morning from Pamela Samuels Young, author of Murder on the Down Low. Unfortunately, her guest post did not make it to me in time. I promise that when I receive it, I will post it right away. Read more
Review: Murder on the Down Low by Pamela Samuels Young
The cover of this book says: “Infidelity can be deadly.” Murder on the Down Low puts a whole new spin on infidelity in this thriller that focuses on an issue of particular interest to the African American community. Black men are being murdered — upstanding men, athletes, businessmen, pillars of the community — and they are being targeted because they… Read more
Wondrous Words Wednesday
Happy Wednesday — it’s time for some new words! You know how this works – share a few words from your current book that you had to look up, then head over to Bermuda Onion’s Weblog to learn some new ones. This week, I’m reading Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy, edited by Ellen Datlow. Great short stories from amazing… Read more
Review: In the Dunes by John Leahy
This story comes at a perfect time. As I posted earlier today, my current book is Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy, full of stories about fae and other wildfolk, most of them taking place in urban environments. In the Dunes, a story/novella by John Leahy, runs along similar lines. Two good friends, on a golfing vacation in Ireland, find… Read more
Teaser Tuesday!
Welcome to another edition of Teaser Tuesday! You know how this works: grab your current read, pick two teaser sentences to share with us (no spoilers, please) and don’t forget to tell us about the book. Then, head over to Should be Reading to check out the other teasers! This week, I’m reading Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy, edited… Read more