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Showing posts with label monthly reads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label monthly reads. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
My Monthly Reads: October
The Princess Bride - William Goldman
Firestorm - Mark Robson
Shadow - Mark Robson
The Blade Itself - Joe Abercrombie
Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins
Crossing Over - Anna Kendall
Rainbow High - Alex Sanchez
Billy Thunder and the Night Gate - Isobelle Carmody
Needle in the Groove - Jeff Noon
Automated Alice - Jeff Noon
The Winter Gate - Isobelle Carmody
Longfang - Mark Robson
Aurora - Mark Robson
Firestorm - Mark Robson
Shadow - Mark Robson
The Blade Itself - Joe Abercrombie
Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins
Crossing Over - Anna Kendall
Rainbow High - Alex Sanchez
Billy Thunder and the Night Gate - Isobelle Carmody
Needle in the Groove - Jeff Noon
Automated Alice - Jeff Noon
The Winter Gate - Isobelle Carmody
Longfang - Mark Robson
Aurora - Mark Robson
Friday, October 1, 2010
My monthly reads - September
The Southern Vampire Mysteries - Charlaine Harris
(Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas, Club Dead, Dead to the World, Dead as a Doornail, Definitely Dead, All Together Dead, From Dead to Worse, Dead and Gone, Dead in the Family)
Although I read all ten of these books, I'm not holding my breath for the next one due out next year. These were better written than the Twilight novels, if only slightly, in that the amount of killing and violence was a lot more realistic when you consider that vampires are ruthless killers. As usual, long dead vampires are misogynistic sods who treat the heroine barely better than chattel, and view her independent streak as baffling and mostly amusing or just plain inconvenient. If you were a fan of these books, or just like your Mills & Boon with a little fang, you'd love the Anita Blake series, which is much like these, only slightly better written. I'm yet to find a vampire series with a female heroine who wasn't really named Mary Sue though.
So You Want to be a Wizard - Diane Duane
The first in the Young Wizard series. After trying to start two different books, and not being to get more than a third of the way through (Runemarks - Jonanne Harris, and The Alchemyst: the secrets of the immortal Nicholas Flamel - Michael Scott) it was a relief to pick up this book and get hooked straight away. Two twelve year olds independently find a "how to" book on wizardry and much magical adventures ensue. Fairly standard YA fantasy stuff here - thwart the bullies, find the treasure, save the world, that kind of thing. Despite the very basic formula, and the fact that this was obviously written for the preteen market (who else would want to read about 12 year olds?) I quite enjoyed this book. I picked it up because it reminded me of a book I'd read a preview for many years ago, but never got around to finding/reading, but this wasn't it. Never the less, it made a nice relaxing evening's read, and if the rest of the series is around at the library, I might even pick them up too.
Skulduggery Pleasant: Dark Days - Derek Landy
The next instalment in the Skulduggery Pleasant series. It moves along at a good pace, though I felt more time could have been spent on the effort spent to bring Skulduggery back, allowing Valkyrie more time to develop as a character on her own without her mentor present. Book five is due out sometime this month, so that something to look forward to.
Heat Wave - Richard Castle
This is a tie-in to the tv crime show Castle, starring Nathan Fillion. The tv show's premise is that an award winning author starts following around a cop for research into his new series of books. This is the first book of that series. It is all done with strict attention to detail, down to the page numbers the tv characters are referencing when talking about the book. Reading the book gives new insight into both of the shows lead characters, and while I didn't think the reporter in the book was as much like Castle in the tv show, it was like a mini episode to tide me over until the new season of the show comes out. Read it if you are a fan, otherwise the clever in-jokes will go over your head, but otherwise, if you like slightly trashy crime novels you'll still enjoy this.
Nylon angel - Marianne de Pierres
Code Noir - Marianne de Pierres
Gutsy, gritty, post-apocalyptic speculative/sci-fi from a Western Australian author. More like Neuromancer than The Matrix, this is Isobelle Carmody for grown ups.
For the Win - Cory Doctorow
A passable story about unionism and rpg goldfarming. Not sure how much of it goes on, but the games are there, and goldfarming certainly is, so it's plausible. Perhaps if the writer had spent more time on the story and less time trying to teach his YA audience about world economics, it might have been compelling. Not nearly up to the standard of Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom or even Little Brother, but still an alright way to pass an afternoon.
Deep Secret - Diana Wynne Jones
The prequel to The Merlin Conspiracy, this book sets up background information that is compatible with lots of her books/worlds. A delightful romp through magic, politic, book conventions, and dabbles a toe in computer games while it's there. A great introduction to DWJ's work, or to flesh out the worldview of anyone who has already read her stuff.
The Merlin Conspiracy - Diana Wynne Jones
(Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas, Club Dead, Dead to the World, Dead as a Doornail, Definitely Dead, All Together Dead, From Dead to Worse, Dead and Gone, Dead in the Family)
Although I read all ten of these books, I'm not holding my breath for the next one due out next year. These were better written than the Twilight novels, if only slightly, in that the amount of killing and violence was a lot more realistic when you consider that vampires are ruthless killers. As usual, long dead vampires are misogynistic sods who treat the heroine barely better than chattel, and view her independent streak as baffling and mostly amusing or just plain inconvenient. If you were a fan of these books, or just like your Mills & Boon with a little fang, you'd love the Anita Blake series, which is much like these, only slightly better written. I'm yet to find a vampire series with a female heroine who wasn't really named Mary Sue though.
So You Want to be a Wizard - Diane Duane
The first in the Young Wizard series. After trying to start two different books, and not being to get more than a third of the way through (Runemarks - Jonanne Harris, and The Alchemyst: the secrets of the immortal Nicholas Flamel - Michael Scott) it was a relief to pick up this book and get hooked straight away. Two twelve year olds independently find a "how to" book on wizardry and much magical adventures ensue. Fairly standard YA fantasy stuff here - thwart the bullies, find the treasure, save the world, that kind of thing. Despite the very basic formula, and the fact that this was obviously written for the preteen market (who else would want to read about 12 year olds?) I quite enjoyed this book. I picked it up because it reminded me of a book I'd read a preview for many years ago, but never got around to finding/reading, but this wasn't it. Never the less, it made a nice relaxing evening's read, and if the rest of the series is around at the library, I might even pick them up too.
Skulduggery Pleasant: Dark Days - Derek Landy
The next instalment in the Skulduggery Pleasant series. It moves along at a good pace, though I felt more time could have been spent on the effort spent to bring Skulduggery back, allowing Valkyrie more time to develop as a character on her own without her mentor present. Book five is due out sometime this month, so that something to look forward to.
Heat Wave - Richard Castle
This is a tie-in to the tv crime show Castle, starring Nathan Fillion. The tv show's premise is that an award winning author starts following around a cop for research into his new series of books. This is the first book of that series. It is all done with strict attention to detail, down to the page numbers the tv characters are referencing when talking about the book. Reading the book gives new insight into both of the shows lead characters, and while I didn't think the reporter in the book was as much like Castle in the tv show, it was like a mini episode to tide me over until the new season of the show comes out. Read it if you are a fan, otherwise the clever in-jokes will go over your head, but otherwise, if you like slightly trashy crime novels you'll still enjoy this.
Nylon angel - Marianne de Pierres
Code Noir - Marianne de Pierres
Gutsy, gritty, post-apocalyptic speculative/sci-fi from a Western Australian author. More like Neuromancer than The Matrix, this is Isobelle Carmody for grown ups.
For the Win - Cory Doctorow
A passable story about unionism and rpg goldfarming. Not sure how much of it goes on, but the games are there, and goldfarming certainly is, so it's plausible. Perhaps if the writer had spent more time on the story and less time trying to teach his YA audience about world economics, it might have been compelling. Not nearly up to the standard of Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom or even Little Brother, but still an alright way to pass an afternoon.
Deep Secret - Diana Wynne Jones
The prequel to The Merlin Conspiracy, this book sets up background information that is compatible with lots of her books/worlds. A delightful romp through magic, politic, book conventions, and dabbles a toe in computer games while it's there. A great introduction to DWJ's work, or to flesh out the worldview of anyone who has already read her stuff.
The Merlin Conspiracy - Diana Wynne Jones
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
My monthly reads - August
Hell to Heaven - Kylie Chan
I blazed through this in less than 24 hours, and am now left hoping that the next book won't take more than 6 months to be released. This was book five, the second book of the second trilogy, from a very talented Brisbane author and you should all go check her out. These books are awesome. I'd say more about this book in detail, but I know my sister hasn't read it yet, and she reads this blog, and she's already told me off for giving spoilers out on Facebook. :P
I blazed through this in less than 24 hours, and am now left hoping that the next book won't take more than 6 months to be released. This was book five, the second book of the second trilogy, from a very talented Brisbane author and you should all go check her out. These books are awesome. I'd say more about this book in detail, but I know my sister hasn't read it yet, and she reads this blog, and she's already told me off for giving spoilers out on Facebook. :P
Sunday, August 1, 2010
My monthly reads - July
Kitty and the midnight hour - Carrie Vaughn
A werewolf hosting a midnight talk show on a public radio station. Turf wars, wolf pack dominance issues, pissed off vampire Families, and a bounty hunter of the supernatural. Oh, not to mention dealing with the police. This isn't your Twilight, being-undead/non-human is so romantic and special, kind of book. It's more a I'm-a-deadly-predator, and you're a vapid fool for believing fiction, kind of book. It doesn't shy away from the gore either.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind - Chuck Barris
Average. Would have probably been more interesting if I was American, and knew who the guy was, and all the tv shows he talked about.
A werewolf hosting a midnight talk show on a public radio station. Turf wars, wolf pack dominance issues, pissed off vampire Families, and a bounty hunter of the supernatural. Oh, not to mention dealing with the police. This isn't your Twilight, being-undead/non-human is so romantic and special, kind of book. It's more a I'm-a-deadly-predator, and you're a vapid fool for believing fiction, kind of book. It doesn't shy away from the gore either.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind - Chuck Barris
Average. Would have probably been more interesting if I was American, and knew who the guy was, and all the tv shows he talked about.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
My monthly reads - June
Lamplighter - D.M. Cornish
Better than the first one, though a little predictable in parts. I was ambivalent about the series at the end of the first book, but now I look forward to the release of book three in October.
Doppelganger - Marie Brennan
Something recommended to me by Amazon, seems their taste is pretty good. A divergence from the usual Sword or Sorcery questions you get with fantasy.
Warrior and Witch - Marie Brennan
I liked the first one so much I had to read the sequel straight away. Just as good as the first, although a little more disjointed, because it kept changing which character's POV it was following.
Nim's Island - Wendy Orr
A fun kids book I read to compare it to the movie. We watched it on tv with the kids the other week, and we quite enjoyed it. I think it's one of the closest book to movie conversions I've seen, with the exception of adding in the fantasy 'Alex Rover' character. That was my favourite bit of the movie, don't get me wrong, it just wasn't in the book.
Debt of Bones - Terry Goodkind
Because DP and I have been watching Legend of the Seeker, I thought I'd go back and reread all my Sword of Truth books. They are just as good if not better after repeated reading... much like brownies that are better after a few days in the fridge.
Fire - Kristin Cashore
A prequel to Graceling (which I've not yet read, but will soon), this was a really good story of a human monster, who inspires desire in those that look at her. In case that wasn't enough, she can read and control minds as well. A well woven plot, with little tidbits left to discover all the way through, and a host of well written, likeable characters. Fire's moral wranglings over how she uses her powers and how people react to her really brought the character to life for me.
Graceling - Kristin Cashore
Reading the prequel first didn't really effect my enjoyment of this book, but if you are the sort with a sharp mind that notices small details, read this one first. Once again, a book with a well woven plot, and a strong gutsy heroine doing the impossible. She's almost a Mary Sue, in terms of her ability, but well written enough that she is still likeable.
Wicked - Gregory Maguire
I've read his marvellous story 'What-The-Dickens: Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy' and thoroughly enjoy the way this author reimagines classic folk tales and fairy tales and stories from our collective childhoods. This retelling of the Wizard of Oz from the wicked witch of the West's point of view was quite good, for the most part. Elphaba's childhood and formative years were dealt with very well, but the end of the story, where it begins to meet with the traditional Frank Baum tale seemed a little rushed and forced to me. Still, I did like Wicked, and look forward to the sequel, and more of Maguire's fairytale retellings.
Son of a Witch - Gregory Maguire
The sequel to Wicked, I found I didn't enjoy this as much as the first book. Liir as a character lacked the strength of conviction that his 'mother' had, and his mopey, depressed, self-pitying narrative that takes up much of the book bored me. But when he had purpose, the story moved along well, tying up next to none of the loose threads from the first book perhaps, but giving a small glimpse into the lives of Ozians after the Wizard was gone.
No one noticed the cat - Anne McCaffrey
The Anne McCaffrey equivalent of a Mills & Boon novel. No pussy jokes please! I don't mean to say this is a bodice ripper, just that it is a easy novel, perfect for a light hour or two of reading relaxation. In a setting that could have been fraught with politics, this light royal drama requires little thinking from the reader. Not to say that every step is spelled out in condescending dreariness, but that children and adults alike will like this book. Not something I'd give my six year old, with the murders, and sideways, though present, mention of the matrimonial bed, (I'm pretty sure that would go over his head at least), but this isn't as complex in its relationships as a Pern novel, by any stretch. Still, for not being a detailed tapestry, this is still a well woven story, that is no less bright for it's ease of reading.
Better than the first one, though a little predictable in parts. I was ambivalent about the series at the end of the first book, but now I look forward to the release of book three in October.
Doppelganger - Marie Brennan
Something recommended to me by Amazon, seems their taste is pretty good. A divergence from the usual Sword or Sorcery questions you get with fantasy.
Warrior and Witch - Marie Brennan
I liked the first one so much I had to read the sequel straight away. Just as good as the first, although a little more disjointed, because it kept changing which character's POV it was following.
Nim's Island - Wendy Orr
A fun kids book I read to compare it to the movie. We watched it on tv with the kids the other week, and we quite enjoyed it. I think it's one of the closest book to movie conversions I've seen, with the exception of adding in the fantasy 'Alex Rover' character. That was my favourite bit of the movie, don't get me wrong, it just wasn't in the book.
Debt of Bones - Terry Goodkind
Because DP and I have been watching Legend of the Seeker, I thought I'd go back and reread all my Sword of Truth books. They are just as good if not better after repeated reading... much like brownies that are better after a few days in the fridge.
Fire - Kristin Cashore
A prequel to Graceling (which I've not yet read, but will soon), this was a really good story of a human monster, who inspires desire in those that look at her. In case that wasn't enough, she can read and control minds as well. A well woven plot, with little tidbits left to discover all the way through, and a host of well written, likeable characters. Fire's moral wranglings over how she uses her powers and how people react to her really brought the character to life for me.
Graceling - Kristin Cashore
Reading the prequel first didn't really effect my enjoyment of this book, but if you are the sort with a sharp mind that notices small details, read this one first. Once again, a book with a well woven plot, and a strong gutsy heroine doing the impossible. She's almost a Mary Sue, in terms of her ability, but well written enough that she is still likeable.
Wicked - Gregory Maguire
I've read his marvellous story 'What-The-Dickens: Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy' and thoroughly enjoy the way this author reimagines classic folk tales and fairy tales and stories from our collective childhoods. This retelling of the Wizard of Oz from the wicked witch of the West's point of view was quite good, for the most part. Elphaba's childhood and formative years were dealt with very well, but the end of the story, where it begins to meet with the traditional Frank Baum tale seemed a little rushed and forced to me. Still, I did like Wicked, and look forward to the sequel, and more of Maguire's fairytale retellings.
Son of a Witch - Gregory Maguire
The sequel to Wicked, I found I didn't enjoy this as much as the first book. Liir as a character lacked the strength of conviction that his 'mother' had, and his mopey, depressed, self-pitying narrative that takes up much of the book bored me. But when he had purpose, the story moved along well, tying up next to none of the loose threads from the first book perhaps, but giving a small glimpse into the lives of Ozians after the Wizard was gone.
No one noticed the cat - Anne McCaffrey
The Anne McCaffrey equivalent of a Mills & Boon novel. No pussy jokes please! I don't mean to say this is a bodice ripper, just that it is a easy novel, perfect for a light hour or two of reading relaxation. In a setting that could have been fraught with politics, this light royal drama requires little thinking from the reader. Not to say that every step is spelled out in condescending dreariness, but that children and adults alike will like this book. Not something I'd give my six year old, with the murders, and sideways, though present, mention of the matrimonial bed, (I'm pretty sure that would go over his head at least), but this isn't as complex in its relationships as a Pern novel, by any stretch. Still, for not being a detailed tapestry, this is still a well woven story, that is no less bright for it's ease of reading.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
My monthly reads - May
Guilty Pleasures - Laurell K Hamilton
The Laughing Corpse - Laurell K Hamilton
Circus of the Damned - Laurell K Hamilton
The Lunatic Cafe - Laurell K Hamilton
Bloody Bones - Laurell K Hamilton
The Killing Dance - Laurell K Hamilton
Burnt Offerings - Laurell K Hamilton
Blue Moon - Laurell K Hamilton
Obsidian Butterfly - Laurell K Hamilton
Narcissus in Chains - Laurell K Hamilton
Cerulean Sins - Laurell K Hamilton
Incubus Dreams - Laurell K Hamilton
Micah - Laurell K Hamilton
Danse Macabre - Laurell K Hamilton
The Harlequin - Laurell K Hamilton
Blood Noir - Laurell K Hamilton
Skin Trade - Laurell K Hamilton
Flirt - Laurell K Hamilton
Emily the Strange: the Lost Days - Rob Reger
Flashforward - Robert Sawyer
The Battle of the Sun - Jeanette Winterson
Foundling - D. M. Cornish
The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins
The Laughing Corpse - Laurell K Hamilton
Circus of the Damned - Laurell K Hamilton
The Lunatic Cafe - Laurell K Hamilton
Bloody Bones - Laurell K Hamilton
The Killing Dance - Laurell K Hamilton
Burnt Offerings - Laurell K Hamilton
Blue Moon - Laurell K Hamilton
Obsidian Butterfly - Laurell K Hamilton
Narcissus in Chains - Laurell K Hamilton
Cerulean Sins - Laurell K Hamilton
Incubus Dreams - Laurell K Hamilton
Micah - Laurell K Hamilton
Danse Macabre - Laurell K Hamilton
The Harlequin - Laurell K Hamilton
Blood Noir - Laurell K Hamilton
Skin Trade - Laurell K Hamilton
Flirt - Laurell K Hamilton
Emily the Strange: the Lost Days - Rob Reger
Flashforward - Robert Sawyer
The Battle of the Sun - Jeanette Winterson
Foundling - D. M. Cornish
The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins
Saturday, May 1, 2010
My monthly reads - April
Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader - Neil Gaiman
Percy Jackson and The Last Olympian - Rick Riordan
Beauty - Robin McKinley
The Ratastrophe Catastrophe - David Lee Stone
Percy Jackson and The Last Olympian - Rick Riordan
Beauty - Robin McKinley
The Ratastrophe Catastrophe - David Lee Stone
Thursday, April 1, 2010
My monthly reads - March
The Catcher in the Rye - J.D. Salinger
The Fall of Ossard - Colin Taber
The Thief - Megan Whalen Turner
Life Sucks - Jessica Abel
Silverstream - Jillian Sullivan
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters - Rick Riordan
Pretty Dead - Francesca Lia Block
The Queen of Attolia - Megan Whalen Turner
Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse - Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth - Rick Riordan
Tailchaser's Song - Tad Williams
The Fall of Ossard - Colin Taber
The Thief - Megan Whalen Turner
Life Sucks - Jessica Abel
Silverstream - Jillian Sullivan
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters - Rick Riordan
Pretty Dead - Francesca Lia Block
The Queen of Attolia - Megan Whalen Turner
Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse - Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth - Rick Riordan
Tailchaser's Song - Tad Williams
Monday, March 1, 2010
My monthly reads - February
Turbulence - Jan Mark
Endless Blue - Wen Spencer
Liquor - Poppy Z Brite
Coraline: The Graphic Novel - Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell
Goth Girl Rising - Barry Lyga
How to be her kitchen love god: Cosmopolitan cookbook for men - Anna Maxted and Karen Collier.
The Law of Nines - Terry Goodkind
Faking it - Valli Little
The way of shadows - Brent Weeks
Noodles the New Way - Sri Owen
Shadow's Edge - Brent Weeks
Blood Roses - Francesca Lia Block
Beyond the Shadows - Brent Weeks
Violet & Claire - Francesca Lia Block
Don't forget to get messy with your young 'uns for Kids In The Kitchen, training our next generation of food bloggers! ;)
Endless Blue - Wen Spencer
Liquor - Poppy Z Brite
Coraline: The Graphic Novel - Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell
Goth Girl Rising - Barry Lyga
How to be her kitchen love god: Cosmopolitan cookbook for men - Anna Maxted and Karen Collier.
The Law of Nines - Terry Goodkind
Faking it - Valli Little
The way of shadows - Brent Weeks
Noodles the New Way - Sri Owen
Shadow's Edge - Brent Weeks
Blood Roses - Francesca Lia Block
Beyond the Shadows - Brent Weeks
Violet & Claire - Francesca Lia Block
Don't forget to get messy with your young 'uns for Kids In The Kitchen, training our next generation of food bloggers! ;)
Monday, February 1, 2010
My monthly reads - January
Earth to Hell - Kylie Chan
Saving Francesca - Melina Marchetta
Mac Slater, Cool Hunter - Tristan Bancks
The Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan
Dragonlinks - Paul Collins
Confessions of a blabbermouth - Mike Carey
God bless you, Dr. Kevorkian - Kurt Vonnegut
Crazy hair - Neil Gaiman
Nightlife - Rob Thurman
Terrier - Tamora Pierce
Bloodhound - Tamora Pierce
Alien Taste - Wen Spencer
Good as Lily - Derek Kirk Kim
The Black Circle - Patrick Carman
In too deep - Jude Watson
Slaughterhouse-five - Kurt Vonnegut
Tainted Trail - Wen Spencer
Bitter Waters - Wen Spencer
Dog Warrior - Wen Spencer
Re-gifters - Mike Carey
Saving Francesca - Melina Marchetta
Mac Slater, Cool Hunter - Tristan Bancks
The Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan
Dragonlinks - Paul Collins
Confessions of a blabbermouth - Mike Carey
God bless you, Dr. Kevorkian - Kurt Vonnegut
Crazy hair - Neil Gaiman
Nightlife - Rob Thurman
Terrier - Tamora Pierce
Bloodhound - Tamora Pierce
Alien Taste - Wen Spencer
Good as Lily - Derek Kirk Kim
The Black Circle - Patrick Carman
In too deep - Jude Watson
Slaughterhouse-five - Kurt Vonnegut
Tainted Trail - Wen Spencer
Bitter Waters - Wen Spencer
Dog Warrior - Wen Spencer
Re-gifters - Mike Carey
Friday, January 1, 2010
My monthly reads - November & December
Since I didn't really have internet access to post November's reads, I thought I'd just post the two months together. Plus, it looks more impressive this way ;)
The greatest blogger in the world - Andrew McDonald
What-The-Dickens - Gregory Maguire
Voyager - Jan Mark
Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging - Louise Rennison
Finnikin of the rock - Melina Marchetta
Monkey God - Wu Chengen
Fairy School Drop Out - Meredith Badger
Vibes - Amy Kathleen Ryan
Raising Dragons - Bryan Davis
City of Glass - Cassandra Clare
The Maze of Bones - Rick Riordan
Cat burglar black - Richard Sala
Hamlet - John Marsden
The Hero of Ages - Brandon Sanderson
One False Note - Gordon Korman
The Sword Thief - Peter Lerangis
The Dragons of Ordinary Farm - Tad Williams
Beyond the Grave - Jude Watson
Only you can save Mankind - Terry Prattchet
With my knife - Andrew Lansdown
Dragonfox - Andrew Lansdown
Reddragon - Andrew Lansdown
The Moth Diaries - Rachel Klein
The Well Between the Worlds - Sam Llewellyn
The greatest blogger in the world - Andrew McDonald
What-The-Dickens - Gregory Maguire
Voyager - Jan Mark
Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging - Louise Rennison
Finnikin of the rock - Melina Marchetta
Monkey God - Wu Chengen
Fairy School Drop Out - Meredith Badger
Vibes - Amy Kathleen Ryan
Raising Dragons - Bryan Davis
City of Glass - Cassandra Clare
The Maze of Bones - Rick Riordan
Cat burglar black - Richard Sala
Hamlet - John Marsden
The Hero of Ages - Brandon Sanderson
One False Note - Gordon Korman
The Sword Thief - Peter Lerangis
The Dragons of Ordinary Farm - Tad Williams
Beyond the Grave - Jude Watson
Only you can save Mankind - Terry Prattchet
With my knife - Andrew Lansdown
Dragonfox - Andrew Lansdown
Reddragon - Andrew Lansdown
The Moth Diaries - Rachel Klein
The Well Between the Worlds - Sam Llewellyn
Sunday, November 1, 2009
My monthly reads - October
Token - Alisa Kwitney
Dark fire - Chris d'Lacy
Riding Tycho - Jan Mark
Click - Nick Hornby, Roddy Doyle, Gregory Maguire, Linda Sue Park, David Almond, Tim Wynne-Jones, Ruth Ozeki, Deborah Ellis, Margo Lanagan, and Eoin Colfer
The astonishing adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl - Barry Lyga
City of ashes - Cassandra Clare
Dark fire - Chris d'Lacy
Riding Tycho - Jan Mark
Click - Nick Hornby, Roddy Doyle, Gregory Maguire, Linda Sue Park, David Almond, Tim Wynne-Jones, Ruth Ozeki, Deborah Ellis, Margo Lanagan, and Eoin Colfer
The astonishing adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl - Barry Lyga
City of ashes - Cassandra Clare
Thursday, October 1, 2009
My monthly reads - September
Loving Richard Feynman - Penny Tangey
Sprout - Dale Peck
Arrival - Chris Morphew
Songforge - James Beckingham
Fire star - Chris d'Lacey
Shadow master - Justin D'Ath
Hatchet - Gary Paulsen
The fire eternal - Chris d'Lacey
City of bones - Cassandra Clare
Will and Abe's guide to the universe - Matt Groening
What's for dinner dad? - Damien Lovelock
King of shadows - Susan Cooper
Killing God - Kevin Brooks
Gem X - Nicky Singer
Portal bandits - Jim Schembri
Pool - Justin D'Ath
Sprout - Dale Peck
Arrival - Chris Morphew
Songforge - James Beckingham
Fire star - Chris d'Lacey
Shadow master - Justin D'Ath
Hatchet - Gary Paulsen
The fire eternal - Chris d'Lacey
City of bones - Cassandra Clare
Will and Abe's guide to the universe - Matt Groening
What's for dinner dad? - Damien Lovelock
King of shadows - Susan Cooper
Killing God - Kevin Brooks
Gem X - Nicky Singer
Portal bandits - Jim Schembri
Pool - Justin D'Ath
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
My monthly reads - August
Mistborn: The Final Empire - Brandon Sanderson
The well of Ascension - Brandon Sanderson
Of Two Minds - Carol Matas & Perry Nodelman
More Minds - Carol Matas & Perry Nodelman
My Scary Fairy Godmother - Rose Impey
The Fire Within - Chris d'Lacey
The Timekeeper - Emily Rodda
Magic or Madness - Justine Larbalestier
Magic Lessons - Justine Larbalestier
Magic's Child - Justine Larbalestier
Icefire - Chris d'Lacey
Sweethearts - Sara Zarr
The well of Ascension - Brandon Sanderson
Of Two Minds - Carol Matas & Perry Nodelman
More Minds - Carol Matas & Perry Nodelman
My Scary Fairy Godmother - Rose Impey
The Fire Within - Chris d'Lacey
The Timekeeper - Emily Rodda
Magic or Madness - Justine Larbalestier
Magic Lessons - Justine Larbalestier
Magic's Child - Justine Larbalestier
Icefire - Chris d'Lacey
Sweethearts - Sara Zarr
Saturday, August 1, 2009
My monthly reads - July
Blue Dragon - Kylie Chan
The Puzzle Ring - Kate Forsyth
Lily Quench and the Dragon of Ashby - Natalie Prior
Green Boy - Susan Cooper
Mac Slater, Cool Hunter: I ♥ NY - Tristan Bancks
Watchmen - Alan Moore
Dragon's Tear - Sue Lawson
White Crane - Sandy Fussell
The Secret - Jan Scherpenhuizen
The Puzzle Ring - Kate Forsyth
Lily Quench and the Dragon of Ashby - Natalie Prior
Green Boy - Susan Cooper
Mac Slater, Cool Hunter: I ♥ NY - Tristan Bancks
Watchmen - Alan Moore
Dragon's Tear - Sue Lawson
White Crane - Sandy Fussell
The Secret - Jan Scherpenhuizen
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
My monthly reads - June
Amulet: The Stonekeeper - Kazu Kibuishi
The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman
Pretties - Scott Westerfeld
Specials - Scott Westerfeld
Extras - Scott Westerfeld
Dragon Dawn - Carole Wilkinson
Tell Me I'm OK, Really - Rosie Rushton
How to Ditch Your Fairy - Justine Larbalestier
Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless Ones - Derek Landry
White Tiger - Kylie Chan
Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan
The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman
Pretties - Scott Westerfeld
Specials - Scott Westerfeld
Extras - Scott Westerfeld
Dragon Dawn - Carole Wilkinson
Tell Me I'm OK, Really - Rosie Rushton
How to Ditch Your Fairy - Justine Larbalestier
Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless Ones - Derek Landry
White Tiger - Kylie Chan
Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan
Monday, June 1, 2009
My monthly reads - May
M is for Magic - Neil Gaiman
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom - Cory Doctorow
The Dragon's Apprentice - Linda McNabb
Inkheart - Cornelia Funke
The Day I Swapped My Dad For Two Goldfish - Neil Gaiman
Inkspell - Cornelia Funke
Clubbing - Andi Watson
The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr Punch - Neil Gaiman
Fragile Things - Neil Gaiman
Little Brother - Cory Doctorow (READ THIS BOOK - It was released under Creative Commons, so there'll be copies floating around out there. I know there is one on Facebook, masquerading as a app)
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom - Cory Doctorow
The Dragon's Apprentice - Linda McNabb
Inkheart - Cornelia Funke
The Day I Swapped My Dad For Two Goldfish - Neil Gaiman
Inkspell - Cornelia Funke
Clubbing - Andi Watson
The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr Punch - Neil Gaiman
Fragile Things - Neil Gaiman
Little Brother - Cory Doctorow (READ THIS BOOK - It was released under Creative Commons, so there'll be copies floating around out there. I know there is one on Facebook, masquerading as a app)
Friday, May 1, 2009
My monthly reads - April
Fire & Hemlock - Diana Wynne Jones (A+ - the best of hers I've read yet I think!)
50 Fabulous Chocolate Cakes - ed. Rita Erlich
Mixed Magics - Diana Wynne Jones
Skulduggery Pleasant - Derek Landry
Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire - Derek Landry
House of Many Ways - Diana Wynne Jones
Nightwings - Robert Silverberg
A Tale of Time City - Diana Wynne Jones
Wilkin's Tooth - Diana Wynne Jones
Rituals for a New God - Wen Spencer
A Brother's Price - Wen Spencer
A Sudden Wild Magic - Diana Wynne Jones
50 Fabulous Chocolate Cakes - ed. Rita Erlich
Mixed Magics - Diana Wynne Jones
Skulduggery Pleasant - Derek Landry
Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire - Derek Landry
House of Many Ways - Diana Wynne Jones
Nightwings - Robert Silverberg
A Tale of Time City - Diana Wynne Jones
Wilkin's Tooth - Diana Wynne Jones
Rituals for a New God - Wen Spencer
A Brother's Price - Wen Spencer
A Sudden Wild Magic - Diana Wynne Jones
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
My monthly reads - March
The Magicians of Caprona - Diana Wynne Jones
Black Maria - Diana Wynne Jones
The Secret Country - Jane Johnson
The Shadow World - Jane Johnson
Dragon's Fire - Jane Johnson
The Time of the Ghost - Diana Wynne Jones
Black Maria - Diana Wynne Jones
The Secret Country - Jane Johnson
The Shadow World - Jane Johnson
Dragon's Fire - Jane Johnson
The Time of the Ghost - Diana Wynne Jones