Reading Roundup 2014
2014 was a strange year for me when it came to reading. For the past several years, since acquiring an e-reader- first a Nook and then a Kindle- I read nearly full-time. I even started a blog called 200 Books …
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Book Review- Prince Rupert: The Last Cavalier by Charles Spencer
It has been a while since I enjoyed a book and its subject so thoroughly. I found myself dawdling through the last chapters, sorry that it was nearly over. I picked it up on a whim, since it was available …
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Book Review: History of the Thirty Years War- Friedrich von Schiller
This book was pure joy for me to read. I’ve been a fan of Schiller since reading some of his plays in college and I wish i had read this years ago. I’ll probably hunt down a German version soon, …
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Book Review: The Mirror Empire- Kameron Hurley
We spent much of last week in Florida, which on the surface, sounds awesome. The reality is, I kind of hate Florida. It’s hot, muggy, and smells funny. Plus, I seem to be allergic to much of the state. So, …
Book Review: World-Building for Beginners by Karla Erpenbeck
After several other fantasy authors praised this book to the skies, I thought I’d give it a try. I’ve pretty much already built my world, but I’m always open to some new tips and advice. The first few chapters were …
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Book Review- Europe’s Tragedy: A New History of the Thirty Years War- Peter H. Wilson
If you’re looking for a readable pop history version of the Thirty Years War, do not read this book. I started this back in April, so it may very well have set a record for book that’s taken me the …
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Book Review: Chalion Trilogy- Lois McMaster Bujold
I guess it’s just my luck that I finally find a completed series, only to learn that it’s not truly a series. The three books take place in the same world, and the first two share a few characters, but that’s …
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Book Review: Firethorn Series- Sarah Micklem
To continue in my current tradition of reading unfinished fantasy series, I picked up the beautifully titled, covered and written Firethorn, Sarah Micklem’s debut novel. Luck is an orphan who was fortunate enough to be raised in the household of …
Book Review: Steerswoman Series- Rosemary Kirstein
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of fantasy. I must be cursed, because I choose only unfinished series to start. Maybe it’s karma for all of the angry thoughts I’ve harbored towards George R.R. Martin, or my devious plan to …
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