Category Archives: Reading

Next at Bat

Posted on 01/24/2008 by chick

I picked up a couple of books from the library today. One is the next book in the Vonnegut Marathon, Galapagos. I struggled with the temptation to buy this book because it was cheap and readily available. However, one should … Continue reading →

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An Affair to Remember

Posted on 01/16/2008 by chick

And now, to balance the less-than-cheery insights from the last post, I present to you the other book that I read recently. Thursday Next: First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde Grade: A My love affair with The Eyre Affair has … Continue reading →

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Q&A With Vonnegut

Posted on 01/16/2008 by chick

Deadeye Dick by Kurt Vonnegut Grade: B Of Deadeye Dick I have not much to say. The final scene took place in a cemetery and one of the characters raised a ghost. For me, the real ghost was Kurt Vonnegut, … Continue reading →

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And How Old Are You?

Posted on 01/13/2008 by chick

Faithful Reader kidded me the other day about my propensity for reading children’s books. He said, “And how old are you?” I don’t think he meant it too seriously, but he did have a point. I had been reading an … Continue reading →

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A Book’s Last Chance

Posted on 01/12/2008 by chick

I own a book called The Magus by John Fowles. It came into my hands in an unusual way. The library was giving away a sad-looking collection of books that hadn’t sold at the last book sale. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Futuristic Deja Vu

Posted on 01/09/2008 by chick

Here’s another book that rose to the top of the pile and finally got itself read. The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer Grade: B Eoin Colfer is the author of the popular Artemis Fowl series, excellent books that have already been … Continue reading →

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Off to a Good Start

Posted on 01/08/2008 by chick

Another book read in 2008! Mister Monday (The Keys of the Kingdom, Book One) by Garth Nix Grade: B+ Mister Monday is the story of Arthur, a boy who nearly dies from an asthma attack. He is saved at the … Continue reading →

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Charming Book

Posted on 01/07/2008 by chick

I just keep digging deeper and deeper into the children’s section of my personal library. Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones Grade: A- Charmed Life is a story about two orphaned siblings, a teenage witch and her younger brother, who … Continue reading →

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There’s Always a Priestess

Posted on 01/05/2008 by chick

Sci-Fi/Fantasy has always been one of my favorite genres, but I don’t read fantasy novels, except YA, much anymore. The descriptions all sound the same to me. There’s always a priestess, and there are clans and silly made-up words and … Continue reading →

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Late-Night Misfire

Posted on 01/04/2008 by chick

Late last night, I was in the bedroom reading when I heard the voice of Bill Maher coming from the TV in the living room. I put my book down for a moment and listened. My reward was to hear … Continue reading →

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