Category Archives: Reviews

Heart’s Blood by Juliet Marillier

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

I’d just like to say, when Juliet Marillier is good, she’s really good, and I’ve been having a nice run with her books lately.  After recently reading Heir to Sevenwaters, I jumped into a reread of Heart‘s Blood, in part … Continue reading →

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Star Trek: Into Darkness

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

I went to see Star Trek: Into Darkness on opening night, and can happily report that I thoroughly enjoyed myself…although in the end, I feel mixed about the movie.  It was a very good time–and yet there are issues.  I … Continue reading →

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The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

The quest continues–I finished reading The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien this weekend, continuing my journey through the very-intimidating Lord of the Rings.  I enjoyed Fellowship pretty well (review here), and I think I liked Towers better.  Tolkien is still … Continue reading →

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Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Any Downton Abbey fans out there?  Personally, I’m eagerly awaiting Season Four…and in the meantime, my book club decided to read Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey by the Countess of Carnarvon.  Not sure I’ve ever read something written … Continue reading →

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Heir to Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

One of my goals for Once Upon a Time was to continue my way through the Sevenwaters series by Juliet Marillier.  It’s a wonderful series that has been taking me far too long to read!  I just finished Heir to … Continue reading →

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