Category Archives: Charlaine Harris
Books for May
It doesn’t feel like May, does it? Partly because it has been the gloomiest April ever, weather-wise, and I swear it still feels as though it’s winter. Maybe it’ll stop raining in time for the Olympics. But new releases always … Continue reading
Very Short Thoughts
These July 2011 reads are a bit of a downer. It was partly self-inflicted though. Reviews cross-posted from Goodreads as always, additional comments in italics. ************ Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton (paranormal romance) My rating: 1 of 5 stars Ummm… … Continue reading
Filed under Charlaine Harris, Janet Evanovich, Joan Wolf, Laurell K Hamilton, Reviews
Books for October
New month, new releases – here are the ones I’m getting: * ANGELS OF DARKNESS anthology (fantasy): It’s rare when you’ve read all four authors in an anthology; it’s even rarer when you like all four. But that’s the case … Continue reading
Around the Web
A new Sharon Lee & Steve Miller short story is always a cause for celebration – even better, it’s free, though they are experimenting with asking readers for donations if they like the story. I haven’t read the story yet, … Continue reading
Filed under Charlaine Harris, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller, Web news
Books for August
Yep, I know it’s been quiet around here. I’m in a bit of a reading slump at the moment – recs, anyone? I’m not even madly excited about any of the August releases – though that could be because I’ve … Continue reading
Books for May
I can’t believe it’s May already – on the other hand, yay for the May releases finally arriving! Ilona Andrews‘ “Magic Slays” (urban fantasy): Well. Insert inarticulate gurgling noises here. Yeah, I’m madly excited about this one, could you tell? … Continue reading
Filed under Charlaine Harris, Coming soon, Ilona Andrews, Julia Quinn, Nalini Singh
Around the Web
First off, bidding for two fundraising initiatives – Operation Auction and Genre for Japan – kicks off today/tomorrow. Also, Tales for Canterbury is putting together an anthology of short stories to raise money for victims of the Canterbury earthquake – you … Continue reading
Filed under Charlaine Harris, Seanan McGuire, Tracy Grant, Web news
Around the Web
Things that have caught my eye (not so) recently: I’m counting down the days to Seanan McGuire‘s “Late Eclipses” (next Tuesday!) and therefore have obviously been haunting Ms McGuire’s livejournal. In honour of the upcoming release, she’s done a couple … Continue reading
Filed under Charlaine Harris, Diana Gabaldon, Patricia Briggs, Seanan McGuire, Tanya Huff, Web news
Books for August
Taking a break from the agonising about whether to buy the eARC for Lois McMaster Bujold’s new book or not, here are the books on my To Buy list for this month: Tamora Pierce’s “Melting Stones” (YA fantasy): Now … Continue reading
Books for May
Yes, I know there’s only about a week left in May, but gosh, I feel as though I’ve been playing catch-up for the whole month. Especially today, when I didn’t actually hit Snooze on my alarm clock this morning. Yep, … Continue reading
Filed under Charlaine Harris, Coming soon, Julia Quinn, Kelley Armstrong, Lisa Kleypas, Richelle Mead