You get two reviews tonight because this one was short and I finished it long before I thought I would. Holy crap, where were books like this when I was a teenager? This is one fun, funny book. Nick is a bassist who's recently been dumped. His ex is heading toward him on the … [Read more...] about Book reviews: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
Books
Book reviews: Season of the Witch, Natasha Mostert
I don't remember where I read or heard about this one, but it's one of those times I got suckered by a great cover. I really, really like the art. Story? Not so much. Here's the setup: Gabriel, an arrogant psychic hacker living in London, is asked to investigate the … [Read more...] about Book reviews: Season of the Witch, Natasha Mostert
Book reviews: Greywalker
I'm going to try to remember to actually review the books I'm reading instead of just mentioning them in passing. We'll see how long this resolution lasts, but in the meantime, here's what I thought of Kat Richardson's Greywalker. This is yet another entry in the urban dark … [Read more...] about Book reviews: Greywalker
The Outback Stars
I stayed up until 4 a.m. finishing Sandra McDonald's The Outback Stars. I really didn't mean to, but I kept thinking, "maybe the next chapter will resolve x," and the next thing I knew I was done. It's not without flaws; the mystical elements didn't always mesh smoothly with the … [Read more...] about The Outback Stars
Buffy season 8
I like the new Buffy comic. The format is going to become annoying quickly, though. One comic feels like about ten minutes' worth of TV-story, and there's a long wait between each installment even if the production stays on schedule. (Not likely.) … [Read more...] about Buffy season 8
to the person who borrowed my Sliding Doors screenplay book…
… can I possibly persuade you to return it? I'd like to take another look at it. It has to do with the WIP. Normally, since I've been so foolish as to forget who you are, I'd simply replace the thing, but it seems that the price has, er, increased somewhat since I bought … [Read more...] about to the person who borrowed my Sliding Doors screenplay book…
A Princess of Roumania: worth finishing?
I'm halfway through A Princess of Roumania. I put it down a few weeks ago and haven't been tempted to pick it up again. It's just not grabbing me. On the other hand, it's been talked up quite a bit by reviewers I generally trust, so I'm willing to entertain the notion that I just … [Read more...] about A Princess of Roumania: worth finishing?
Oh, noes.
Having whipped through the entire Lord Peter series in the first two weeks of the year, I decided to see if the BBC miniseries/movies/whatevers were any good. Strong Poison came in the other day, so I popped it into the player during lunch. This is dreadful. I don't mean that … [Read more...] about Oh, noes.
Fledgling
It's been such a hectic week that I forgot to remind my fellow Lee and Miller fans that the first chapter of Fledgling is up. Looks like it's going to be a fun book, but of course I wouldn't expect anything else from them. … [Read more...] about Fledgling
Noted in passing
1. I have been home all afternoon with what is either an oncoming flu or one of my patented hit-her-like-a-ton-of-bricks allergy attacks. This circumstance has afforded me the opportunity to observe that: 2. Gaudy Night was indeed quite a treat. … [Read more...] about Noted in passing
