Here is a tale of a family dealing with the death of their father, a son who goes to court for his inheritance, a son who agonizes over his father’s deathbed confession, a daughter who falls in love, a daughter who becomes involved in the abolition movement, and a daughter sacrificing herself for her husband. Here is what sounds for all the world like an enjoyable Victorian novel, perhaps by Anthony Trollope…except that everyone in … Continue reading Tooth and Claw →
Happy February, everyone! Even though it’s almost over and it’s a rather short month, I’m sure we’ve all been getting some reading time in, especially with winter refusing to go away. Be warned that this post is hazardous on your book budget, so careful with the one-clicking! Amanda: I’m not actively reading anything right now because I’ve been in a weird slump, staring listlessly at my TBR pile. However, I’ve picked out two books that … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? February 2016 Edition →
Penguin has released a set of classic books in newly-designed Christmas-themed covers, and they’re adorable. They’re also small and perfect for gifting, individually or as a set. Would you like to win a set? I have one to give away! Here are the books in the collection: The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffman; A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; The Night Before Christmas by Nikolai Gogol; Christmas at Thompson Hall and Other Christmas Stories by Anthony Trollope; and A Merry Christmas … Continue reading Giveaway: Penguin Christmas Classics Collection →
He’s back! After the splendid members of the Bitchery recommended many, many books for Dr. Turtle, aka SBiT Patrick, the choice was Dark Lover by JR Ward. Behold: Chapters 1-5. Let the mhahgic begihn! If you’re not familiar with the styling’s of DocTurtle’s romance blogging, he reviews the book chapter by chapter. Ergo: SPOILERS FOR THE LOVE OF GOD ARE BELOW THE FOLD OK?!?!! Hey, all! DocTurtle…or SBiT Patrick…or whatever we decided I should be … Continue reading Doc Turtle: Dark Lover by JR Ward →
