On Thursday, Amazon and Goodreads both announced that Goodreads has become an Amazon subsidiary. To be precise, Amazon’s press release states that it “has reached an agreement to acquire Goodreads”, while Goodreads’ announcement to its readers phrased it “We’re Joining the Amazon Family!”Reactions on Goodreads range from delighted… Read more »
Author: Lark_Bookwyrm
Crystal Cove, by Lisa Kleypas (review)
Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas Series: Friday Harbor #4 Published by St. Martin’s Press on February 5, 2013 Genres: Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance Format: Paperback Source: the library Add to Goodreads Also in this series: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, Rainshadow Road, Dream Lake Also by this author: Christmas Eve… March 29, 2013 Lark_Bookwyrm Book Reviews 7 ★★★
Etiquette and Espionage, by Gail Carriger (review)
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger Series: Finishing School #1 Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on February 5th 2013 Genres: Steampunk, YA (Young Adult) Pages: 320 Format: Hardcover Source: the library Add to Goodreads Also in this series: Curtsies & Conspiracies, Waistcoats & Weaponry Also by this… Read more »
Top Ten Tuesday: The Books I Recommend the Most
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature/meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. This week’s topic is Top Ten Books I Recommend the Most. The list of books I recommend most is constantly changing, as I’m sure most people’s do, though there are some classics that stay on… Read more »
Sunday Post — 3/24/13
The Sunday Post is a meme sponsored by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog. Another busy week, culminating… Read more »
News & Notes — 3/23/13
Worth Reading: “R E S P E C T”: Artist Lee Moyer answers author Jim Hines’ questions about sexism and objectification in his art and SF/fantasy art in general. It’s a thoughtful, well-articulated argument that recognizes the issue while pointing out that artists are, in general, responding to industry demands… Read more »
The Disappearing Spoon, by Sam Kean (guest review by Robin)
Category: Nonfiction; science Publisher: Little, Brown, & Company (2010) Book Source: Public library (audiobook) The Periodic Table is one of man’s crowning scientific achievements. But it’s also a treasure trove of stories of passion, adventure, betrayal, and obsession. The infectious tales and astounding details in The Disappearing Spoon follow carbon,… Read more »
Splintered, by A. G. Howard
Category: YA fantasy Series: Splintered #1 Publisher: Amulet Books (Jan. 1, 2013) Book Source: Public Library This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as a girl’s pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers—precisely the affliction that… Read more »
Top Ten Tuesday: Books I HAD To Buy…But Are Still Sitting On My Shelf Unread
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature/meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. This week’s topic is Top Ten Books I HAD To Buy… But Are Still Sitting On My Shelf Unread. I had a little trouble with this topic, since if I have to buy a brand-new… Read more »
Sunday Post — 3/17/13
The Sunday Post is a meme sponsored by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! … Read more »