This has definitely been one of my more entertaining reads so far this year. The third novel in the series, this novel once again features Carl Morck and Department Q of Copenhagen's police force. Just like in his last two novels, Adler-Olsen flashes back and forth between the cold case squad and … [Read more]
Badkittyuno’s Review #9: But Enough About Me by Jancee Dunn
"The process of engaging your celebrity is not unlike being a photographer at the Sears portrait studio. You just need a different version of a squeaky toy so their eyes follow you and they smile occasionally." Jancee Dunn grew up in suburban Jersey, with two little sisters, a former Southern … [Read more]
Badkittyuno’s Review #8: Heartburn by Nora Ephron
“Vera said: 'Why do you feel you have to turn everything into a story?' So I told her why. Because if I tell the story, I control the version. Because if I tell the story, I can make you laugh, and I would rather have you laugh at me than feel sorry for me. Because if I tell the story, it … [Read more]
That Looks Nothing Like Nosferatu, Mr. Hill (A Robert CBR6 Review)
In NOS4A2, Joe Hill takes his remarkable eye for detail and applies it to a wide and expansive universe full of rich, memorable characters. The general throughline is Victoria McQueen and the discovery of inscapes. As a child, Victoria (or Brat, as her father calls her) finds out that if she rides … [Read more]
Ender’s No Good Very Bad Life
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
I have had "Ender's Game" on my to read list for a while but was a little on the fence because I didn't really want to spend money on it because of Card's politics. Lucky for me, my awesome Pajiba gift exchange friend bought it for me, thus I could read it, with no qualms. :) In a world where … [Read more]
's CBR6 Review No:2 ·
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction ·
Tags: #Science Fiction, Children, Orson Scott Card, war ·
A Lovely Meringue of a Romance
I regret returning The Sum of All Kisses to the library quickly, but I don’t want to buy my own copy. This tells me that while I enjoyed the book, it didn't make a lasting impression If you are a historical romance fan, you already know who Julia Quinn is. If you are interested in trying … [Read more]
's CBR6 Review No:5 ·
Genres: Romance ·
Tags: #CBR6, historical romance, Julia Quinn, Regency, Regency Roma ·