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Wonderful Thank you so much Tiffany. This is a well written story. Pain knows no color, ethnicity or income bracket. I loved that Jeremy never hides who he is and that Tasha did not break.

Good YA novel--a teen shoots a gun randomly, then has to deal with the tragic consequences. I've taught this a few times; teens like it a lot.

Funny and meaningful. Quackers may look like a cat, but he's still a duck.

I'm 2 or 3 chapters into the book. Hoping the horrific data drops stop soon. [update] I just can't do it. The book is beyond my ken for enjoyability.

I love Precious and the other characters; I really enjoyed this series. I tried at least one of his other series, but just didn't care for it much. I'm not sure I finished it--whatever it was.

Beautiful illustrations and text. When I have a baby, this book will be first on the shelf!

A penguin is a bird that swims. It is a good book on true friendship for children to learn. It teaches on looking out for one another and encouraging one another when one is in trouble or in doubt.

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It's a one joke book, but you have to admit, the joke is pretty funny.

I highly recommend the Kaplan series on Frank Sinatra, this is the second part of Frank's life and even more packed than the first. I think what Kaplan is able to capture in a better way than most biographers is the true complexity of Sinatra - he wasn't all bad nor was he all good. And what I appreciate is he takes this knowledge and doesn't let it taint the true genius of Sinatra - the musician. Say what you want about the way the guy lived his life, there's more than enough stories from Kaplan, but he was a genius with a lyric and a master recorder. He was a student of the music and had a real respect for the process. And what's so impressive, and maybe unknown to most, is how many times Sinatra kept coming back, his popularity may have waned here and there but he packed the concert halls till he stopped performing in 1995. His life was full of complicated relationship, some worth telling some worth forgetting, but the true love he had was for song. I think Kaplan captured that perfectly in both books. I honestly can't see myself reading another Sinatra biography again - 1600 pages - Kaplan has given me all the knowledge I need about the man! But I will continue to enjoy his music for many years to come.

In the interest of full disclosure, let me just say that I am an enormous fan of Veronica Mars. I've seen every episode of the tv show multiple times. I saw the movie in its opening weekend. I pre-ordered The Thousand Dollar Tan Line, and I had Mr. Kiss and Tell on my Christmas list (and would have pre-ordered it if I hadn't received it). So when I saw the title available on Netgalley and I got the chance to read it a couple weeks early... well, I jumped at the chance. Even more than The Thousand Dollar Tan Line, Mr. Kiss and Tell reads like an episode of the show. And in this particular episode, Veronica delves into yet another rape case, this one involving an undocumented immigrant and the ritzy, glitzy Neptune Grand hotel. A young woman from Veronica's past claims that she was raped, brutally beaten, and left for dead in a landfill by a man who has conveniently been deported to Mexico. Due to the extent of her injuries and the fact that the incident occurred months ago, her memory is foggy at best. Add to that the fact that she refuses to provide the name of the wealthy boyfriend she was meeting that night, and the police, and the hotel, think that she's lying. Veronica is hired by the hotel to determine whether their employee was involved in any way, but in true Veronica Mars fashion, the case spirals into something much bigger. Mr. Kiss and Tell is a very quick read. I read the majority of it over just a few hours on the day after Christmas. It really is just like an episode of the tv show -- plot twists abound, and just when you think Veronica has found the culprit, something happens and she's proven wrong. Another character turns out to be suspicious, or the DNA evidence doesn't match up. I was pleased to find that this book contains the witty banter of the show, which I felt was lacking in The Thousand Dollar Tan Line. The dialogue is much more true to the characters, particularly with Veronica and Mac, but also with Keith, Weevil, and Logan. "Please. Endless stacks of evidence and unsorted information to sift through? You're thrilled. This is Veronica Mars catnip." "Yeah, better get your spray bottle at the ready in case I start rolling on a pile of carpet-fiber spectrographs," Veronica said with a mock scowl. "This is why you shouldn't hire your friends. It's all nice and professional until the insubordination starts." Speaking of the other characters, they all have their own stories to tell. Keith and Weevil pick up right where they left off in the Veronica Mars Movie, trying to uncover the corruption in Neptune that led to police planting evidence on Weevil at a crime scene. Logan is back from his military service and looking to settle down with Veronica. We find that Mac has been keeping close tabs on her birth parents. And Leo's back, and ready as ever to help Veronica catch the bad guy. Overall, Mr. Kiss and Tell is a great continuation of the Veronica Mars world. However, keep in mind that this is a book for devoted fans, not the casual mystery reader. If you haven't watched the show, seen the movie, and read the previous book, you will have difficulty understanding what's going on. Previous plots are referenced. Past characters are introduced, usually with little indication as to how they fit into the story. In this case, you do need that foundation to truly understand what's happening. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the free copy! [see more of my reviews at the bibliophagist]

Even though i could have written out this plot line I still enjoyed the intensity and the characters. Thank goodness I have the third book with me.

Text: 4 stars Illustrations: 2 stars Picture book of poetry about dogs. The poems are fun and evoke the true spirit of dogs, but the art is not my personal taste.

My French isn't great but it seems to me that Varese took a rather free hand with Drunken Boat.

Svidala mi se ova knjiga. Puno zanimljivih prica. Definitivno preporuka svima.

The stories are beautifully interwoven to create a classic piece of literature.

Looking for books to read for preschool story time, I found this book. While the message is great, the story itself is too dark for the intended audience. (Bloodshed and hatred aren't my first go-to for the preschool crowd!) I think this book could be used effectively one-on-one, but not in a library story time.

I've been getting into true crime and wrongful conviction and exoneration cases recently (after listening to Serial like everyone else I'm sure) and i unknowingly picked up this book at a farmers market and even though its fiction it was right up my alley. loved the verse style of writing and the ending made me cry especially knowing about how wrongful convictions happen and how corrupt the justice system can be and how difficult it can be to get exonerated after you've been convicted.

Given Price's massive reputation as a N.T. scholar, I was pretty shocked at how bad this book was. Although most of the raw data were interesting and probably factual, the polemical tone of the whole thing made the book difficult to get through. There were several facts that I knew were flat out wrong from prior reading, and a couple others that didn't check out when I looked them up. Price wields the criterion of dissimilarity like a bludgeon, removing any trace of anything that might possibly be authentic. Anything that looks remotely like anything Jewish or Pagan or even Buddhist (and don't doubt for a minute that the Gospel writers were thoroughly conversant with Buddhist mythology!) gets the ax. I couldn't help but roll my eyes when I learned what we must doubt that Jesus drove a herd of pigs into the sea, because, after all, the pigs could be just a metaphor for the unclean Roman occupiers that the Jews wanted to drive into the sea. Nevertheless, some things that I found doubtful did end up checking out, such as the Greek version of Matthew 6:7 likely being a swipe at Gentile tongue-speaking Christians in Pauline churches. Plus I added a few interesting books to my to-read list. So, yes, the guy is in general a good source of info, but be careful to check everything out.

In The Big Rewind, Jett finds her neighbor murdered and is determined to find out who killed her. It all started with a mixed tape that ended up in her mailbox by mistake. The Big Rewind is a debut novel that ended up being a pleasant surprise for me. I really enjoyed reading this book. I thought I was going to get a mystery, but I ended up getting that and a walk down memory lane. Now, I'm definitely not too young to remember what a mixed tape is because I grew up in a time when that was all we had to make a "playlist". The mixed tape and later CD was often given to someone important as a way to share friendship or feelings of love through the music we chose. I still have the mixed tapes that my husband made me when we first started dating. (yes, we have been together a long time!) The story brought me back to a different world when everything wasn't always instant and seemed a bit simpler. The other thing I loved about this book was all of the musical references. Now, you know I'm not usually a big fan of pop culture references. Often books, they are used over and over to make sure you know what year the story takes place and it drives me nuts. However, this book wouldn't make sense without them. The music is a big part of Jett's life. It plays a part in not only her solving the mystery, but in learning how to let go of the past and move forward. She may even find a little love along the way. I highly recommend this debut. Any fan of music will get a kick out of it. Even fans of Billy Joel! (You'll just have to read the book to understand that reference.) I think that this author knocked it out of the park with her first book. I can't wait to see what she comes out with next.

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The Space Between is the second book in a series about the Walsh family, but it is most definitely a standalone! This is my first Kate Canterbary book and I loved it! This book literally had me laughing out loud at the snappy, dirty, funny dialogue. I adore Kate's style of writing, it is fast-paced, highly detailed and very, very funny. This series is about a large group of siblings. The Space Between focuses on Patrick, a well-known architect with a tough reputation. Andy is smart, driven and YOUNG but determined to win a coveted internship at the Walsh family architecture firm. These two clashed from the beginning but this book is about so much more -- family relationships, how they can define you well into your adult life, relationships with friends, and balancing work and professional life. Oh and the sex scenes? OFF-THE-CHARTS steamy and HOT HOT HOT!! Patrick is a dirty-talker with the best of the them! And Andy holds her own with Patrick, especially after she's had a few and let's go of some of her inhibitions. Their text message exchanges are priceless! "02:12 Andy: you said you wanted to tie me up, is that the sort of thing a girl has to request in advance, kind of like how you have to call ahead for Peking duck?" I loved the alternating POV's of Patrick and Andy. I also applaud the other for not just "touching" on the subject of architects. Many books will use a setting such as a law firm or architecture school, and then barely ever mention the setting or background again. Not Kate Canterbary. The Space Between delves into the architect profession and the subject matter with gusto and with intelligence. As a reader, I appreciate the detail! The Space Between is a witty, very sexy and ultimately heartwarming tale about family, friends and love. I absolutely love the title of the book and how it ties in to the story of the Walsh family. Highly recommended for readers of sexy, funny and very romantic stories. I can't to read more books about the fabulous Walsh family! (*ARC provided in return for an honest review)

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Great book. It is a fast read. The poetry and letters gave me more insight into Tupac.

Well oops I skipped midnight rising and didn't realize it. This series just gets better so far. Veil of Midnight is my favorite. I prefer a bit hotter sex scenes but that's my spoiled rotten self demanding more more more. Yeah, baby.

:) como nao podia deixar de ser a historia e engracada ou nao fosse a CC =D sem pretensoes mas acaba por envolver e criar ambiente. os personagens sao interessantes e com alguma irreverencia o que provoca em algumas "cenas" um sorriso nos labios! uma historia que se le muito bem.

For any child who doesn't like to go to bed - thinking they'll miss out on all the fun! A sweet addition to the duck/bear family series.

** spoiler alert ** OMFG! I hated and loved this book at the same time. Seriously, at 30% I wanted to scream "get on with it". Blake, the h, was a complete idiot, dragging her feet, being wishy washy, doing what she thought was "the right thing". I completely fell in love with Casey, the H, but think he's a jackass for doing what he does as well. And if you don't like cheating, steer clear away from this book. GAWD! And I have to finish the series, because I now have time and effort invested. Did I mention it was a series??? Oh, did I mention the fucking huge CLIFFHANGER?????

Upendra Namburi's debut novel, 31, is about life in the fast lane of corporatedom. Ravi Shastry, the regional head of a MNC bank is a great team leader and one of the top performers in his bank. The last 31 days of the financial year - March - are perhaps the most crucial ones in any corporate warrior's life. But Ravi is a cool customer. He has nothing to worry about. He is eyeing a promotion or even an international assignment. But then what's life without a few curve balls, right? Before he knows it, Ravi is fighting to retain his job as peers and team mates suddenly turn into conspirators. Even as he battles charges of fraud and corruption, his personal life turns grim. Will Ravi weather the storm or will the no-holds-barred competition do him in? And how much will Ravi have to compromise on his morals to emerge victorious? The premise of the book is fascinating and has all the ingredients of a gripping corporate thriller. The protagonist teeters from one crisis to another as he counts down to the end of the month. The author throws in enough complications, twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. It is fast-paced - at times a bit too frenetic - and a realistic portrayal of the dog-eat-dog world of corporatedom. But despite the frenzied action, the read is far from satisfying. There are a multitude of characters and keeping track of them becomes a tad annoying: with everyone mouthing the same corporate-speak, there is no unique voice to any of the characters. In the flurry of Blackberry pings, IMs, emails, tweets, the author has completely ignored the essentials of character development or even description to lend authenticity to the characters and their moral dilemmas. The book merely skims over the themes of loyalty and betrayal, corporate one-upmanship, corruption of values. If only the author had reined in the multiplicity of characters and spent some time on fleshing out the key characters, this would have been a much stronger story. But perhaps the most disappointing part of the book was the climax, which was a total cop out. By going for a feel-good ending, the author undermined the potential of the premise and lost out on the opportunity to give a powerful resolution to Ravi Shastry's story.

2.5 stars This was predictable in the end, but I did enjoy the push and pull between the two and their past.

Ruth Park's autobiography reads like a novel. She begins with her earliest memories - the illness of her mother and how scary and confusing it was to her - then continues on through her school years, the Great Depression and on to her marriage. She is able to convey both a sense of place and a sense of the magical as she describes her early life in the bush of the Waikato. For her, life was not easy, but it was full of wonder. Her memories of her Irish grandmother and her aunties are hilarious, and the story of how she and her husband met and married is funny and sweet. I will definitely be reading more of her stories. I cannot emphasize sufficiently the importance of my early life as a forest creature. The mindset it gave me has dominated my physical and spiritual being. The unitive eye with which all children are born was never taken away from me by the frauds of civilization; I always did know that one is all and all is one. We lived together for twenty-five years less five weeks. We had many fiery disagreements but no quarrels, a great deal of shared and companionable literary work, and much love and constancy. Most of all I like to remember the laughter.

I had read Corban Addison's debut novel, A Walk Across the Sun, which was set in India, and had been looking out for more books by him. The author has a penchant for picking real life issues and turning them into vividly poignant fiction. In his new book The Tears of Dark Water* Addison takes up yet another burning issue: Somalia piracy and spins a fascinating tale around it. I started reading this book soon after the Paris attacks. In the first few pages I felt as if a different variant of the real life drama was playing out on my Kindle. Equally intense. Equally insane. Equally heartbreaking. A few pages into the book, I was rooting for Daniel and Quentin Parker, the father-son sailors who decide to realize their dream of going on a sailing adventure and give their fragile relationship a chance at stronger bonding. In the backdrop there is Vanessa Parker (who though not part of the sailing trip) is a strong presence. Daniel is more than aware of all the mistakes that he has made and is hoping for another chance at restoring his marriage with Vanessa. However life has other plans for him. Daniel and Quentin are attacked by sea pirates, a bunch of desperate young Somali men, headed by the intelligent Ismail--or Ibrahim as he identifies himself--who wants nothing more than the ransom money and a chance to redeem his own tragic life. Redemption however is not easy to come by as each of the characters in this wonderfully gripping tale will learn. Intricately woven into the plot of the failed kidnapping are the stories of Paul and Megan Derrick, the hostage negotiator and his sister, a defence lawyer. Equally captivating are the stories of Ismail and his sister Yasmin. The Somalia stretch of the story is one of the best parts of the book. Read the rest of the review here... *Book Courtesy: Netgalley.com

The latest in a mystery series about a Victorian era woman who solves mysteries. While I liked it better than the overdramatic previous installment, it was just OK. The setting is France, there is a murder, an insane asylum and a ghost. There were a lot of oddly behaved characters. Other than the mystery, the main conflict was mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relations and of course, what women should be "allowed" to do.

Una obra maestra de las novelas graficas.

The daughter of a prostitute in the 1950's struggles to escape the shame of a mother who cares nothing for her. Josie was an interesting teenager. The author created a perfect balance in giving this character virtues and flaws. She doesn't come across as perfect as she tries to be honorable and just. The bad decisions she makes make her relatable and I, the reader, understands why she does what she does. The plot moves along at a steady pace and the details of the era are shown with a deft hand. While this is not an era I frequently read about, I enjoyed seeing the darker side of the Frenchquarter. For readers who enjoy a main character who fights to do what is right in a time when what is right is not black and white, this is a definite read.

3.5 stars While the basic plot (woman finds new love while running away from an abusive husband) is one I have read a handful of times from different authors, it is still one that appeals- suspenseful, hopeful and ultimately satisfying. This was a quick and captivating tale.

I had a visual combination of Indiana Jones, combined with the likes of a da Vinci code with a dash of Tamora Pierce. Book was an absolute page turner. (Finished it in two days). Looking forward to the next chapter in Sean's story. Will it reveal more of Germany though - because I was really craving just that.

The story has some interesting twists and does not end the way you think it would. Excellent read.

Monty has a magnificent mane. The illustrations really are in a wonderful style that truly make it look as magnificent as it's described. His mane gets him into trouble as a crocodile tempts him closer to the watering hole so he can get close enough to taste it! Good for preschool storytimes.

I found this fascinating and really enjoyed this. Pitman traces the history of the blonde mystique through thousands of years of Western culture, tracing the association of blonde hair with sexual desirability or moral virtue -- or both. She describes the waxing and waning of blondeness (there were only a few years where blonde was not considered desirable) in fun detail. Not only did I enjoy learning about the origins of the dumb blonde image (centuries old) and the various recipes used throughout history to bleach hair, I gathered a great deal of cultural knowledge for other applications as well. While this book hardly deals with New Testament matters, I myself have a new perspective on the writings of the Apostle Paul, often criticized as a misogynist but perhaps only responding to the cultural associations with the display of hair. It bears further investigation. Pitman follows blondeness all the way into the twenty-first century, into the Aryan movement and pop art and present music artists' images. While I wish she could have covered the history of blondes in the East as well (we have only a tantalizing mention of blonde mummies found in China), she has more than enough material for Western history. While it may seem a frivolous topic, I found this book truly interesting.

Excellent report of the hardships encountered by the Nurses imprisoned by the Japanese during WWII. Everyone knows about the soldiers, sailors and airmen who were POWs during WWII but few know about the nurses and other medical personnel who are women and what they experioenced while imprisoned by the Japanese. A very thought provoking book especially as many of these 'heroines' have passed away.

First thing that caught my attention was the amazing cover. Then the fact that it was such a different story. A story of fun, love, heartache and loss. A story about facing life when all you want to do is run away from it, it was just utterly perfect in the simplest way. With both characters' point of view, which I always enjoy, we are able to get inside both of their heads and feel along with them. 5 stars!

one of my favorite children stories, no i was never scared of it like so many people said they were.

Absolutely fantastic book! Really weaves art and history into a fictional story. And so resonant with the current refugee crisis our world is facing.

"Nothing about us makes sense except for what I feel when I'm with you." Loved this raw and sexy story!!! Ms. Salsbury has a gift for writing Alpha males and creating tortured, damaged souls. Aden and Sawyer are two lonely people who are brought together by a twist of fate...or is it by design? Sawyer makes a promise to her dying sister and travels to California to pack up her apartment. Aden suffers from extreme PTSD and can't let anyone get close to him. Sawyer and her sister are polar opposites - Sawyer is controlling, compulsive and rigid while her sister is carefree and lives life to the fullest. Fulfilling her sister's wishes forces Sawyer to step outside her comfort zone and really jump into life with abandon. Aden carries around the burden of tremendous guilt for things that happened during war. Can he love Sawyer without hurting her? I couldn't put this book down once I started! The writing is terrific. There are lots of colorful characters and even a 'Jaws' reference! I hope Ms. Salsbury writes ore books like 'Wrecked.' The Epilogue was outstanding. I loved it!! "I don't want to forget you" He pulls his shirt off over his head, his wide muscular chest on display and tensing with anticipation. "I'll make sure you never will ... I'll mark your fucking soul. . . The way you've marked mine." (ARC provided by the publisher in return for an honest review.)

This book is absolutely top notch from start to finish. Gerritsen takes you in from the beginning and doesn't let you go until you experience every exhilarating emotion possible. It's like getting off a rollercoaster ride with wild hair and out of breath saying, 'I want to do that again!' I am definitely reading more of her!

we shall always be alone, we shall always be, you and I, alone upon the earth to begin life.

This is a sweet and different M/M shifter romance. Lon and Corey are newly coupled--just moved in together--and are working out all the kinks. As is normal for a new couple they need to figure out who's gonna do the household chores, and how they're going to manage car use and date night activities--but these "usual" issues are complicated by one simple fact: Lon is an otter shifter. Every week he needs to spend some time in his otter form, 1-5 hours generally scratches that itch, while longer than 12 hours of otter fun has Lon lost in a haze between both worlds where the water is his best friend and all he wants to do is play. See, when he's an otter, Lon's really an otter--lost in his otterness. He hunts and behaves like and otter--even if it means eating the decorative koi he and Corey put into the pond out back, or shredding all the toilet paper rolls in the house. In his human form, Lon's a loan officer for a Boulder bank, and he's not happy when a trio of werewolves appear at his desk for a loan to fund building the Full Moon Conservancy on forestry land. Lon knows that the property is part of the protected habitat of the silverscale dace, an endangered indigenous fish, and that's part of why he declines to approve the loan--approval can only come after the environmental impact studies. Some problems? Werewolves don't like to be told no. Also, the alpha of the pack, Melvin, is Corey's department chair at U-Colorado. He recognizes Lon's scent on Corey, and that's a whole new dimension of TMI. Lon fears that the werewolves will eradicate the dace from their property, or kill Corey, or himself, and takes some bold strokes to prevent that--little does he know the werewolves have a dastardly plan to get rid of the dace "naturally" with the help of a few hungry otters... What I really enjoyed about this story is the in-depth characterization of Lon, and Corey. They both have to deal with the otterness of Lon, and Corey's doing his darnedest without knowing truly how to help Lon. Because Lon's pretty protective about the ins and outs of shifting. In some ways it seems that Lon doesn't actually KNOW the answers to the questions Corey poses, because he's a whole different being as an otter and this is not translatable. Like, there aren't words much when he's an otter. And, if he's an otter for several hours Lon loses his ability to speak when he pulls his fur back. As Lon deals with the werewolves, Corey tries his best, though it's not good enough. Lingering effects of shifting threaten to pull Lon into otterness forever, and it's all Corey can do to keep him on this side of the pelt. It was a great psychological story, and I loved the development of the relationship between them. Poor Lon, who loves the tasty koi! Poor Corey, who doesn't know how to deal with a truly wild mate! They are a great pair. The pace of the story, and the switching POV both hit the mark for me. I liked the sexytimes, and the emotional context for this couple felt right. They are still getting acquainted--they've only dated a couple of months, and the growing pains of coupledom had authenticity.

These stories were awesome, the imagery was stunning, the only thing wrong with it was how short they were.

Black Science's biggest problem is that it's too like Fear Agent. They're both breathless races through pulpy science-fiction craziness that too often is dulled by the pointless, repetitive zaniness of it all. Here there are a few different individual issues that are all action and no substance. However, Black Science does have one advantage over Fear Agent, it's got a large cast of travelers. Well, that'd be an advantage if they were distinguishable; six issues in, I've got some of the characters in hand, but I'm still struggling with others. There are some plot elements that I adore, because this adventure moves in unexpected ways a few times, and there's some fun cross-time cross-dimension stuff, but too much of the comic is shallow and thematically repetitive, leaving it just an average release.

I love Richard Wolffe. I think maybe my disappointment with Obama shaded my ability to love this one...

Read the version in "Poetry." Excellent re-imagining of "The Iliad."

I grew up in a town with stars displayed on the houses that sent soldiers to the Revolutionary war. I toured Fort Ticonderoga, Bunker Hill and the Old North Church. I've read 1776 and one about Valley Forge that I can't remember the title of. I read of John Marshall's exploits as a continental soldier in Washington's army in John Marshall: Definer of a Nation. I read Barbara Tuchman's analysis of British decision making The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam. With all that, I never had a clear narrative of events, characters and locations from beginning to end. For example, I could have never told you exactly what Benedict Arnold did wrong or what led to the surrender of Cornwallis. I couldn't have explained the difference between Minute Men and the Continentals. I didn't know of Nathaniel Greene or John Burgoyne and I certainly didn't know much about the role of the French. So, now I do. This is a series of lectures performed by a really enthusiastic history prof and so it suits the audio book format perfectly. While there are some dry parts about how the Continental army was reorganized and how many soldiers were in the 3rd Dragoons in 1780, other details about the supply and structure of both armies were fascinating. Same goes for the life histories and family backgrounds of some of the British generals. A lot of research went into this series. For example, the order of battle of so many clashes. There are certain battle descriptions that raised my blood, so I was really caught up in the story.

I am generally not a big fan of poetry anthologies, having often bought them in the past and found them lacking. I picked this one up in my local Waterstones - partly because I liked the cover, and partly because I had visited The Emergency Poet at a poetry festival and she had prescribed me two excellent poems. I was not intending to buy it at all, just to have a look, I then decided to buy it intending to give it as a present as it is a beautiful thing - but when it came to it I found that I couldn't part with it. The poetry selections are excellent - I am familiar with quite a few of them as I use them in teaching, but it is rare to open an anthology and like pretty much every poem.

The Book of Judas is almost 400 pages of poems, most of which are from Judas' perspective, but also which get into the hearts and minds of modern people, many of them Irish, many of them Dubliners. What's amazing about the book (aside from the poetry itself, which is wow) is that Kennelly essentially claims Judas for Ireland. He claims Judas for Ireland: he takes that which is, by the world, perhaps most feared and loathed and he asks it to step inside and make itself at home. He's not making excuses, but he's not afraid to sympathize, even empathize with it. How cool is that? Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to get in America--but Wychwood just found a copy for me! *rejoices* For those of you who can't find it, here's a small taste/poor substitute--my favorite poem from the book: No Image Fits I have never seen him and I have never seen Anyone but him. He is older than the world and he Is always young. What he says is in every ear And has never been heard before. I have tried to kill him in me, He is in me more than ever. I saw his hands smashed by dum-dum bullets, His hands holding the earth are whole and tender. If I knew what love is I would call him a lover. Break him like glass, every splinter is wonder. I had not understood that annihilation Makes him live with an intensity I cannot understand. That I cannot understand is the bit of wisdom I have found. He splits my mind like an axe a tree. He makes me heart deeper and fuller than my heart will dare to be. He would make me at home beyond the sky and the black ground, He would amaze me with the light on the brilliant sand, He is the joy of the first word, the music of the undiscovered human. Undiscovered! Yet I live as if my music were known. He is what I cannot lose and cannot find He is nothing, nothing but body and soul and heart and mind. So gentle is he the gentlest air Is rough by comparison So kind is he I cannot dream A kinder man So distant is he the farthest star Sleeps at my breast So near is he the thought of him Puts me outside myself So one with love is he I know love is Time and eternity And all their images. No image fits, no rod, no crown. I brought him down.

I love Amy Krouse Rosenthal, but I feel like her "Little" books (there are three so far) fall back on the absolutely darling, frame-worthy illustrations by Jen Corace.

A little over-hyped, it was good but I expected more.

Beck is no ordinary teenager "she'd been born with the ability to see ghosts, and had occasional dreams of the future". But that was just the start of it! She only has her sister Bev who she can rely on as her parents hate her and want nothing to do with her. At certain times in her life she is saved by 'The Man', Beck has no idea who he is until later when all is revealed. Beck finds herself going back in time to find out Jack the Ripper's identity but once there gets entangled in a whole lot more. Firstly I loved this book it has Vampires, Hunters and time travel so what's not to love. It had some really great characters, loved Richard and Potter, but I do think Beck should lay off poor Richard though, she's always yelling at him. I've just started the second installment as I couldn't wait to find out what happens, would definitely recommend this.

One could quibble about this book. There isn't much of a plot to speak of- just one event after another. But Peck makes up for it by creating delicious characters, especially the grandmother with her outrageous turns of phrase. If this book doesn't make you smile, nothing will.

I was very pleased at the level of intrigue and maturity. Would definitely recommend for all lovers of medival/knights/castles.

Ruin and Rising is the thrilling conclusion of The Grisha Trilogy. And yes, you must read the other two books first. Why wouldn't you want to? A grand and epic story like this one doesn't come around every day. Leigh Bardugo manages to weave the tangled skein of plots and legends and deception into a satisfying (although often disturbing) conclusion to her saga. The kingdom is battling inconceivable horrors and the champions fighting to save their country seem to fail with every attempt. More than once the situation seems hopeless. Thank the Saints that there are heroes willing to put their lives on the line to restore the nation. And thank Leigh Bardugo for giving birth to this spectacular vision. These books are going to be a tough act to follow. I almost pity the next book that I pick up since I know that The Grisha trilogy is an incomparable accomplishment. These books deserve to be shelved with the Lord of the Rings trilogy in terms of world building. But they are much more fun to read.

Absolutely loved this murder mystery set in a 1930s boarding school. All the way through I was sure I knew Who Dunnit, but I was pleased to be proved wrong. I could just tell you who the murderer was for a couple of bulls eyes or a squashed-fly biscuit. On second thoughts, buy it and read it for yourself. Spiffing fun!

Nice book. Still I cant forget how I got this book. Read.

This lovely hardback edition from Woodstock Books is a photographic reprint of the original 1816 publication of "Christabel," "Kubla Khan" and "The Pains of Sleep" in one volume. Three of Coleridge's finest poems, they lack only "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by constitute virtually all of the Coleridge one really needs.

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Honor Gillette lives alone with her 4 year old daughter, Emily, after being widowed when her husband died. One moment, Honor Gillette was baking cupcakes with Emily for her father-in-law's birthday, and the next, her entire life was turned upside down after Emily spotted a man sprawled out on her lawn. The man was Lee Coburn, suspected murderer in a massacre at his workplace. Believed that something valuable is hidden at Honor's house by her late husband, Coburn takes her and Emily hostage to find this "something". As Coburn, Honor and Emily are fleeing, they're being chased by members of local police and FBI, some of which are in the pockets of an organized drug/gun/human trafficker known as The Bookkeeper. So not knowing who to trust, they try to figure out what was it that was so important and valuable that might have caused Honor's husband death. While this was a gripping and intense read, it didn't have that much punch in the surprise/twist compared to previous SB books I've read. I guessed the identity of the Bookkeeper toward the end but it was mainly through process of elimination. Though the identity was a bit hard to buy for me, the motive was there. The ending wasn't your typical HEA, I kind of wanted a little more in their reunion even though I knew it was a happy one, I just need a bit more.

This is a sweet Thanksgiving story about a little girl who accidentally drops and breaks one of her grandmother's treasures, and how her grandmother beautifully shows her that it is ok. My children and I all enjoyed it.

Another excellent volume of Avengers Academy. The interrelations between the X-Kids and the Academy kids are quite well done, and at the same time, Gage manages to put most of the focus and character growth on his own characters. The second story, about Juston and his Sentinels isn't as deep, but is still very touching. I am, however, disgusted by Marvel's pricing of this volume, which is nothing but a big 'ole price gouge. The adjacent volumes run $20 for 136-176(!) pages, while this one is $25 for 112 pages, pretty much because Marvel thought they could get away with it thanks to the AvX label. Shame on them!

should've read this first before TPT so then i wouldve known justine, tara, and siobhan better. but sighh

I haven't read a fun mystery book in a while and not sure I've ever read Poirot. Was looking for a fun read set in France while I was on holiday there and this didn't disappoint! Fast paced and good mystery. One that struck me was how similar Poirot is to Sherlock. They are both detectives, have a ex-military sidekick who is telling the story, and solve mysteries using their superior wit. Poirot seems like a French Sherlock. I'm curious if he was inspired by Sherlock.

Overall, I was vastly underwhelmed by Ennis' Demon. It's mindless mayhem that rarely goes beyond the idea that Demon is killing bad demons on earth. There's little humor, little continuing plot, and really little anything other than Demon killing stuff. In other words, Ennis shows off his bad qualities without anything to really redeem the book. Shorts (40, Annual). Ennis' try-out issue is a pretty dull story of an escaped demon [5/10], while the Annual is part of the hideous Bloodlines crossovers, that's interesting only because it introduces Tommy Monaghan ... and it actually feels more like Hitman Annual #1 than Demon Annual #2 [6/10]. Neither story really tells us what Ennis is going to do when he has his feet under him ... Hell's Hitman (42-45). A somewhat awkward reintegration of the continuing Demon plots, after Ennis ignored them in his into and Annual. The fight against Asteroth isn't that thrilling other than the inclusion of Tommy (making him one of the very few successful Bloodlines characters). The interaction with Gaiman's Hell mythology is also amusing, as we see Duma bring the Demon on as a Hitman. But otherwise, this arc is just amusing, little more [5/10]. Haunted Glory (46-48). I'm surprised that Ennis call this his favorite Demon story because it's not all that. Sure, the idea of returning to the Haunted Tank and his crew 50 years later is brilliant, and Ennis has some really nice prose about the waiting tank ... but beyond that it's two+ issues of constant, meaningless fights that get really old really fast [4/10]. From Hell (49). The best story in the volume. It's got an unusual point of view, a better focus on Jason, more humor, and a fun twist. The end is a little too expected, but otherwise this is what Ennis' Demon should have been [7/10].

Not a typical Lois Lowry book - more Roald Dahl style. I liked the story and the bibliography. I loved the Glossary ("Affable means good-natured and friendly. There are whole groups of people who are known for being affable. Cheerleaders, for example. Or Mormon missionaries." "Unkempt means untidy and messy. My dicitionary says it can also mean disorderly, but I know that a person can be arrested for being "drunk and disorderly" and I don't think someone can be arrested for being unkempt. Also I don't think there is a word kempt - so what is that "un" all about? Beats me."). Even the jacket author description was amusing: "Lois Lowry grew up lacking fresh air and exercise but with a keen understanding of plot, character and setting... Today she is a wizened, reclusive old woman who sits hunched over her desk thinking obsessively about the placement of commas."

DNF 41% While this book doesn't belong on my shelf of awful books by any means, I just don't want to finish the second half. I'm not going to rate it because that would probably be unfair, but I'm still going to explain the reasons I disliked it so much. I wanted to read this book after meeting the charming, dashing Griffin Steele in My Fair Princess In My Fair Princess, Griffin was a sly, charming, rebellious man who pretty much couldn't take anything seriously if his life depended on it. He had the greatest sense of humor and would die before he let anything happen to his beloved half-sister. He was the kind of man to wink at a lady or give a famous mocking eyebrow lift. While I understand this book is before My Fair Princess, his personality is not undergoing any kind of change from the brooding, cynical ass that he is now into something else. This isn't a book with fun-and-free heroine determined to take a dour, damaged, and serious Griffin and teach him to love life again. Justine is happy being ignored and wants to live out her life quietly and alone hiding from society and hoping she's never bothered again. They have zero chemistry and Griffin is just plain unpleasant throughout the entire portion of the book I've read, which is about halfway through. They really can't stand each and they are constantly surprised that they find each other physically attractive in some way. In fact, they've only kissed once (after Justine explicitly asks if the two of them can just be friends and Griffin agrees) and Griffin does one of my least favorite things. He points out to Justine that she can't lie about the fact that it was her first kiss because of her lack of finesse and technique. This isn't new but it is usually followed up with a comment about the fact that the hero looks forward to teaching her. Instead, here he says it to make her feel stupid for lying about being kissed by anyone else. He found it laughable that she tried to claim that she'd been kissed before. Because someone like him can tell. It was an HR version of a head pat and a "bless your heart". Well, guess what, Griffin... I suppose this wouldn't be bad by itself, but from the beginning of the book on, he's just such a colossal asshat. He criticizes what she wears, how she wears it, assumes that she would look down on the less fortunate around her, flirts with her with the intention of teasing her about the fact that she responds to said flirting. I got really sick of reading how Griffin thought there was nothing special about Justine. He was always thinking of all of the things that were wrong with her (her height, her clothes, that she wore a cap, the fact that she was happy with being alone), constantly amazed that for some reason, he could still imagine sleeping with her. To make it all worse, Griffin was kind of right on one point. Justine really had no personality, nothing that set her aside from any other woman. Except, as Griffin pointed out, that she was plump and short. The only thing really that makes her different is that her father was a spy. Parentage really shouldn't be counted as personality. Maybe these things aren't as annoying to everyone else but they just bothered me. There are a lot of books to read and it just came to a point where I didn't want to waste time to finish this one.

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This is a revised work originally published as Notturno. Adin Tredeger is a scholar of rare erotic manuscripts and has just won the priceless 500 y/o Notturno manuscript at auction. Notturno is the first recorded book detailing an erotic homosexual relationship, and Adin is captivated by the deeply passionate story of the two lovers. Adin doesn't actually believe love exists, but the heartbreaking story of Niccolo and Auselmo's forbidden love is changing Adin's mind. Especially so when Adin meets Donte (nee Niccolo) in the, um, flesh. Turns out the wages of Niccolo's sin was not death, but un-death. He was turned into a vampire (now called Donte), and forced to exist for centuries without his precious Auselmo. Notturno was his personal diary and he guarded it carefully, but it was confiscated with all his other art in the Nazi invasion of France and kept hidden for decades. When it was up for auction Donte's bidding was tampered, resulting Adin claiming the book. But Donte will not rest until his diary is returned, and he's willing to seduce, or sacrifice, Adin in order to get Notturno back. This was an interesting read, for sure. The vampire element was cool, especially when we had two factions of vampires searching for the book. Adin hadn't considered the possibility of vamps existing, and suddenly he's caught between Donte and Donte's nemesis, another vamp who wants Notturno destroyed. I really enjoyed how Adin bonded with Donte. Donte claims over and over that he cannot love, that his ability to love was killed with Auselmo, but Adin is a patient man. Through his translations of Notturno, Adin sees the deep capacity for love that Niccolo/Donte had as a man, and he's willing to prove to Donte that love like that never dies. Over the course of several months, and several near-death experiences, Adin recognizes that life really is hollow without love--and having a true love, even with a vampire, is worth dying for. Spoiler alert, no men were killed in the course of reading this book. (Though some vamps do get staked.) I wished for a little more heat in the smexytimes, but that's a small quibble. I didn't read the first edition of this book, but NetGalley provided this copy for my honest review.

I was debating on whether or not to give this book 2 or 3 starts. I decided 3 because I just loved Vampire Academy and Richelle Mead but this book certainly is NOWHERE NEAR her best. First, the book was SO predictable. I knew from Bloodlines that Adrian and Sydney would be the book's main couple just like Rose and Dimitri from VA. *facepalm* Sydney is supposedly smart so you know that she would catch on pretty quickly to what was going to happen/what was happening right? Nope. She is like a slug in figuring things out, SLOW. About 1/6 through the book I had already guessed on what was going to happen and I was correct. The book honestly didn't have much going for it, incredibly predictable from close to the beginning all the way to the ending. On the bright side, I just LOVED Adrian's love confession, even though it was borderline cliche, I believe he somewhat pulled it off :).

Easy to figure the plot but I still enjoyed it very much!

see full review for Ninth Key at: https://toomanybooksnotenoughshelves.... Susannah Simon is adjusting nicely to living in sunny Carmel, California. She's admiring the palm trees. She enjoys knowing that there is another mediator, who just happens to be the principal of her school, nearby that she can talk shop with. She even likes her new stepdad and making fun of her older stepbrothers. A few things she still isn't used to though? The fact that she is sharing a bedroom with a ghost who's over one hundred and fifty years dead. Also, she's kind of pissed that no one told her about the poison oak. But that all pales in comparison to when she is woken up multiple times by a screaming woman who wants her to tell 'Red' that her death wasn't his fault. Suze agrees only to get back to sleep and in the morning starts to look into it. It turns out 'Red' is Red Beaumont a prestigious businessman who's son Tad danced with Suze at Kelly Prescott's pool party where she got the poison oak. Suze gets into the Beaumont mansion and time with Red to tell him what the ghost told her. Instead of getting the usual reaction - tears, disbelief, etc. - he seems rather interested in what she has to say. And even asks if she would be able to contact other people that he's wronged. Sensing the weirdness of the situation she tries to get out, only to find the windows nailed shut. Something strange is going on... I always forget how much Ninth Key freaks me out. It starts out great, with Suze being her sarcastic self with some ghost drama, and it even gets a little interesting when she mentions Tad. But then when they throw in Tad's father, things get creepy. Like The Godfather with a paranormal twist creepy.

What a refreshing new read in the paranormal genre! I thoroughly enjoyed Alexia Eden from this new (to me) author. The twists and turns in this book kept me on the edge of my seat and made the cliffhanger that much more brutal. I rolled my eyes, cried, and held my breath all while reading this book in the middle of the night because I could not put it down. The love triangle... no, that's not right... love square?... with Lexi, Jax, Drake and the twins was awesome! Lexi deserves some happiness after the abuse from Drake and Jax's rejection. I can't wait for the release of Angel Blackwood... Who is going to be her mate... or should I say, mates! Ha... in your face Drake and Jax... Lexi gets 2 for the price of 1!!

Contrary to my expectation -- the story of Raphael and Elena being repetitive and boring for the umpteenth time, this was thankfully an awesome read. It's all because of Aodhan & Ilium & Elena and the many scenes of their camraderie & many epic battle scenes! Really hoping the next installment is about Aodhan because I'm still unclear what his backstory is & why he had this repulsion to physical touch for centuries. Something to do with Nazarech right? *pondering still & patiently*

Not sure how to rate it! 3 or 4 stars? I have to note: I saw the movie first. I didn't want to: I wanted to read the book first. But I was sleeping over with a friend (is this the right way to say it? I wish my English was better...) and she said: let's go and watch it! So we did. I LOVED the movie, I was crying almost all the time. But I kinda wished I would have read the book first, maybe then I would have liked it better. The story has great potential, but the elaboration (I Google-translated this word) could be better in my opinion. I found the end to be too messy. Maybe I'll re-read it in a year or two, maybe I will like it better then :) I guess I'll give it three stars. I feel like if I give 4 stars, it is only because the book is so popular (now). Still not 100% sure, sorry ;)

Truly awful, got to 8% and couldn't hack it anymore.

Any book that starts out about Satan and then halfway through becomes about Adam is total bait and switch. Fortunately there are also sexy male angels, dogs barking out of a lady's womb, rants about Galileo in an I-secretly-kind-of-admire-the-guy way, angels having polymorphic sex, and did I mention sexy angels? Also the important lesson that women, though sexy, are very untrustworthy and need to be ruled with a firm hand, or else (SPOILER!) mankind will fall.

Matched meets The Bachelor. Eh.

I FREAKING LOVE FANGIRL SO MUCH. RAINBOW ROWELL IS A GENIUS.

** spoiler alert ** Was so in love with how the story was going, and then the ending was approaching and no explanations, I kept wanting to know who the messaging people watching over them were and nothing.. And that ending after Matt was arrested was so rushed, what happened to them? Why is Tom Clove's 'daddy'?! So many questions.. I don't know how I feel about it in the end.. Sigh.. Hopefully will get some answers in the next book!

Good story about a missing woman. We follow the police on their search for the missing woman, get to know her husband, and are given glimpses of her situation. I really liked the story, it keeps you reading because you want to know what is going to happen. The story begins with different plot-lines that seem unrelated, but they come together nicely and in the end form a coherent whole. The characters are built up nicely and you really get the feeling that you know these people, they are very lifelike. Does contain graphic descriptions of sex and some strong language, so not a book for people who find this unpleasant.

This is such a beautiful gem of a poetry collection, I loved it. The poems are for the must part short & very sharp. I knew nothing about Prevert & discovered this book while perusing the stacks at Elliot Bay Bookstore. What a very special find this book was.

How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? by: Jane Yolen (2009) -Participation Book This picture book is written in a simple way that makes it easy for kids to jump in after the first reading. The dinosaurs in the book do things that typical children do to get in trouble or cause mischief. The parents may get mad at the behaviors but acknowledge the love given through hugs, kisses, and I love yous. Themes: Childhood, Forgiveness Teaching Options: This would be a great book for very young readers because the words are simple and written in easy phrases. It also has quite a bit of rhyme so it could be used to introduce poetry and rhyme to young children.

An entertaining enough read.

Ihan hauskaa valiluettavaa.

See full review for Charmed Thirds at: https://toomanybooksnotenoughshelves.... In previous read throughs of this series, Charmed Thirds was as far as I got. And I remember that after the awesomeness of books 1 and 2, 3 just didn't do anything for me. I found Jessica very whiny. I was annoyed that after five hundred pages of 'will they/won't they?' Marcus and Jessica don't last and it's because of her stupidness and her insecurities. The latter, now that I'm older, still pisses me off. I mean granted, I see that it wasn't just Jessica's fault that the relationship had problems, but still... How is it possible that after everything that Marcus and Jessica had been through, she didn't know better than to talk to him about her insecurities? About her panic attack when she thought that she might be pregnant? So, I still have issues with Jessica getting all mad at Marcus two years later when they see each other again.

Story: 5 stars Art: 4 stars Fun graphic novel series for chapter book readers. Lunch Lady and her sidekick, Betty, are a secret crime-fighting duo that serve up breakfast, lunch, and justice. There is a group of three elementary school kids (two boys and one girl) who help Lunch Lady and Betty on their superhero missions. Lunch Lady's ninja skills are complemented by Betty's tech acumen. My favorite part are all the souped-up cooking utensils and food-related gadgets that Betty invents, which are then used to capture the bad guys. For the same age group as readers of the Babymouse and Salem Hyde graphic novel series, but the Lunch Lady series has wider appeal to both genders. Nothing deep here, but good entertainment value when kids need a break from more serious reading and studying. Especially well-suited to build reading confidence for reluctant readers. Not a lot of detail in the drawing. This more iconic style, along with large panels, makes these graphic novels easy to read. Color palette is restricted to black, white, and yellow for all books in the series. I wish the creator had chosen a more contrasting color than yellow, but it works well for the apron and gloves of Lunch Lady's outfit. This tenth book of the Lunch Lady series is a fantastic finale. The villains of all the previous books return and the plot ties everything together.

I can see where some people are not huge fans of this novel. It is really is a weird mixture of so many things, and it really does not come together very cohesively. However, I am a huge fan of that. This novel is oddly challenging in the connections it asks the reader to make, refusing to spell too much out for you. So much is open to discussion and debate. It can seem oddly incompatible at parts, strung together only by Ness's singular writing style. In this manner, it reads more like a classic. And I freaking love that. In such a short novel and time span, Ness manages to craft an incredibly compelling and emotional narrative. It is one that particularly hit close to home for me, so I accept part of my adoration of this novel comes from that bias. We spend one day with these characters, but Ness managed to have me outraged, heartbroken, and satisfied. While Ness clearly outlines the two novels that inspired this work, it really does feel like its own thing. I haven't read too much like it. Once again, Ness blew me away with his lyricism, honesty, and imagination.

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Excellent piece of juvie fiction ... especially in the realm of come-uppences.

I find Tiffany Atkinson's poems breathtaking in their complexity and skill - yet somehow they still remain accessible. All of life and more - she never fails to make me think more deeply about things.

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