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I fully enjoyed this memoir! The author's love of good food made me hungry and her descriptions of life outside the kitchen were vivid and full of highs and lows that both made you cheer for her but also realize she just a regular person trying to make her way in the world doing things she loves with people she loves. Most of the time, anyway. Highly recommended!
Shadowfever, along with the previous books in the series, was a page turner! Action, romance, paranormal activity and magical creatures, all set in Dublin, this book (and series) has it all. I read the entire series in a few short days, with little sleep and little productivity at home or work. When this type of story finds me, it's best to just settle in and enjoy til the end because nothing else will capture my full attention. You're in for a fun and unusual ride.
A truly fun and whimsical novel! I enjoy stories that feature a paranormal or unexpected world straddling the border of our own. That's much of what I like about the Harry Potter series, and certainly why I enjoyed A Discovery of Witches.
I enjoyed the plot which featured a book cast with a secret spell that, when unexpectedly uncovered, leads to conflict between the creatures of the other world. Humans make occasional appearances throughout the book, but the charm lies in the character development of the witches, vampires and demons. Each character is strong in his or her own way while remaining likable and interesting enough to follow in their quest. I won't reveal the purpose of the quest as you'll have much more fun reading about it yourself.
A truly fun and whimsical novel! I enjoy stories that feature a paranormal or unexpected world straddling the border of our own. That's much of what I like about the Harry Potter series, and certainly why I enjoyed A Discovery of Witches.
I enjoyed the plot which featured a book cast with a secret spell that, when unexpectedly uncovered, leads to conflict between the creatures of the other world. Humans make occasional appearances throughout the book, but the charm lies in the character development of the witches, vampires and demons. Each character is strong in his or her own way while remaining likable and interesting enough to follow in their quest. I won't reveal the purpose of the quest as you'll have much more fun reading about it yourself.
I read this book when it first came out so I can't make many specific comments, but I do know that I've recommended it to multiple people.
It was an emotional experience for me because someone close to me was diagnosed with cancer when the book first came out. I both felt for Henrietta Lacks and her family for their role in recent medical advances and felt a sense of injustice on their part, while at the same time I was grateful that their unknown contribution helped develop the medicines that were needed to make my person well again. Not to mention the vaccines and other advances that have helped keep many of us healthy to live long lives.
The book was a wonderful read and encourages deep questions of morality, duty and gratitude. Thank you to the Lacks family for your contribution to our health care and saving the life of someone close to me.
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Blood, Bones, and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle Hamilton
Pengi, March 18, 2012
I fully enjoyed this memoir! The author's love of good food made me hungry and her descriptions of life outside the kitchen were vivid and full of highs and lows that both made you cheer for her but also realize she just a regular person trying to make her way in the world doing things she loves with people she loves. Most of the time, anyway. Highly recommended!Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
Pengi, January 31, 2012
Shadowfever, along with the previous books in the series, was a page turner! Action, romance, paranormal activity and magical creatures, all set in Dublin, this book (and series) has it all. I read the entire series in a few short days, with little sleep and little productivity at home or work. When this type of story finds me, it's best to just settle in and enjoy til the end because nothing else will capture my full attention. You're in for a fun and unusual ride.A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Pengi, January 31, 2012
A truly fun and whimsical novel! I enjoy stories that feature a paranormal or unexpected world straddling the border of our own. That's much of what I like about the Harry Potter series, and certainly why I enjoyed A Discovery of Witches.I enjoyed the plot which featured a book cast with a secret spell that, when unexpectedly uncovered, leads to conflict between the creatures of the other world. Humans make occasional appearances throughout the book, but the charm lies in the character development of the witches, vampires and demons. Each character is strong in his or her own way while remaining likable and interesting enough to follow in their quest. I won't reveal the purpose of the quest as you'll have much more fun reading about it yourself.
Highly recommended! Happy reading.
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Pengi, January 31, 2012
A truly fun and whimsical novel! I enjoy stories that feature a paranormal or unexpected world straddling the border of our own. That's much of what I like about the Harry Potter series, and certainly why I enjoyed A Discovery of Witches.I enjoyed the plot which featured a book cast with a secret spell that, when unexpectedly uncovered, leads to conflict between the creatures of the other world. Humans make occasional appearances throughout the book, but the charm lies in the character development of the witches, vampires and demons. Each character is strong in his or her own way while remaining likable and interesting enough to follow in their quest. I won't reveal the purpose of the quest as you'll have much more fun reading about it yourself.
Highly recommended! Happy reading.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Pengi, January 31, 2012
I read this book when it first came out so I can't make many specific comments, but I do know that I've recommended it to multiple people.It was an emotional experience for me because someone close to me was diagnosed with cancer when the book first came out. I both felt for Henrietta Lacks and her family for their role in recent medical advances and felt a sense of injustice on their part, while at the same time I was grateful that their unknown contribution helped develop the medicines that were needed to make my person well again. Not to mention the vaccines and other advances that have helped keep many of us healthy to live long lives.
The book was a wonderful read and encourages deep questions of morality, duty and gratitude. Thank you to the Lacks family for your contribution to our health care and saving the life of someone close to me.
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