Can we just agree that it is so wonderful that no one expects me to post links in a timely manner? I have been starring things of interest for months. Just take from it what you can, and yes I know that is has already been seen and discussed. :)
- Earlier this fall, I was in love with the trailer for The Social Network if only because I love the rendition of Creep that played in the background. After eying the book in bookstores for months, Swapna has convinced me that I need to read The Accidental Billionaires, by Ben Mezrich.
- I started reading Finny, by Justin Kramon and lo and behold, Candace mentions a great gift-giving opportunity and charitable donation that Justin Kramon has arranged for autographed purchases of his book.
- Jill made me cry tears of laughter with her review of Crescendo, by Becca Fitzpatrick. Power to her, because I just couldn’t make it past Hush, Hush. Best line ever in a review – “It’s not a good idea to dump her Guardian Angel, however, since all kinds of people want to kill Nora, including the reader.”
- Tracey made Upside Down Pizza, and now I visit the post at least once a day and pet the picture. This just might be my contribution to Christmas Dinner.
- Nymeth still hasn’t lost her you-must-add-this-to-your-tbr mojo. I love reading about the Brontes and I had not heard of The Taste of Sorrow, by Jude Morgan. Jen – take note.
- I don’t think I have yet ventured into steampunk, at least not on purpose, but Liz B. has me thinking that The Iron Duke, by Heljean Brook might be a place to start.
- Christina at BrontëBlog mentions the debate about Heathcliff’s skin color. It makes me think how interesting it is to try to interpret how others use language, and what it might have meant in another time and culture, and why we so blatantly ignore what it might have meant. Whew!
- Jeanne made a great case for reading The Devil In the White City, by Erik Larson. Loved this review. Now I want to read the book all over again.
- Anastasia found a Sherlock Holmes book, of which I was not aware (bottom of the post). Sherlock Holmes and the Ghosts of Bly: And Other New Adventures of the Great Detective, by Donald Thomas.
- I can’t get enough of the ZooBorns.
- It surprises people that I am not a huge fan of chocolate. If a chocolate cake is placed before me, me – the girl who eats everything, can easily turn it down. Won’t even bat an eye, miss it, or be tempted at all. UNLESS…it is molten or warm…then I must have it. These probably aren’t gooey enough for me, but Meg had the word hot in front of chocolate, so I had to take a look.
Had enough?
Other reviews and posts:
WordPress just ate my comment before I was done writing. Drat…..
Okay, so here’s what I think I said:
Thanks so much for the shout-out. Justin and Finny deserve all the attention.
Second, that pizza recipe looks so kid friendly, I’ll have to keep it in mind for my nieces and nephews.
Third, I love chocolate but it’s not the first dessert I’d pick if fruit or spice flavors were available (or creme brulee). Those cupcakes of Megs look good though.
Nice list of links, I’ll go explore the rest.
Beth F´s last [type] ..Thankfully Reading Weekend- Getting Started
I love your first line: “Can we just agree that it is so wonderful that no one expects me to post links in a timely manner?” And thanks for the link – and all the links. I love pizza so I think I’ll be trying that one too!
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I am not a chocolate fan either – unless it’s in brownie form at which point I turn into a slathering lunatic.
Trisha´s last [type] ..Book Review- The Eumenides
Chocolate cake I can live without. Anything else chocolate, I can’t. And yes, Jill’s review of all that annoying teen angst made me almost pee my pants! That was a laugh out loud moment. And LOVE The Devil in the White City. And I thought I couldn’t love Chicago more!
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Ana got me to put that Bronte book on my list too…
Note duly taken! I added it to our spreadsheet too, along with another Bronte book I found this weekend.
Jen – Devourer of Books´s last [type] ..Frankenstein’s Monster by Susan Heyboer O’Keefe – Book Review
Well that was a blissful half-an-hour of winding around. I may actually look into that steampunk book.
As for chocolate cupcakes – may I recommend the Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes found http://www.somethingshinyblog.com/2010/08/dangerously-decadent-cupcakes.html
They were deliciously decadent.
I’ve yet to take the Steampunk plunge either, though I’ve heard Boneshaker by Cherie Priest is another good place to start. Actually, I think most people have read something that is considered steampunk, only at the time the genre wasn’t yet solidified.
Chad Hull´s last [type] ..Jericho Mosaic by Edward Whittemore
Put a chocolate cake it front of me and I’ll eat the whole thing!
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