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listersgirlAdam Langer Crossing California
I was so uninvested in this book (about growing up Jewish in Chicago in the 1970s) that I didn't even care when I had to return it to the library before I was finished. It wasn't bad, it just didn't capture my attention.
Terry Pratchett Wyrd Sisters
I love the Witches! Plus bonus theatre wankery. If you've ever thought about reading Pratchett but didn't know where to start, this is a great place.
Paul Quarrington Galveston
What makes someone go chasing after storms? What are they looking for? What are they hoping the storm will bring them? Quarrington gives us a group of people on an island in the caribbean, each there for their own reasons, who become trapped in a huge storm. Both introspective and bleakly funny, it's a neat look at what drives people. Also the last line was great.
Susanna Clarke Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
Ok, this book was worth all the pain and angst my shoulders and wrists went through. A fantastical story of magic returning to England during the reign of King George III, it started slowly, but once it got going I was captivated. Fun stuff.
Susan Swan The Last of the Golden Girls
The first half of this book takes place in 1959 in Ontario cottage country, and is an interesting, if slightly horrifying, exploration of teenage female friendships. The second half, which takes place 10 years later, sucks. I'd blame it entirely on the introduction of an invisible observer, so half the book is addressed to "you", but some blame has to be laid on the stupid swami plotline. Boo!
I was so uninvested in this book (about growing up Jewish in Chicago in the 1970s) that I didn't even care when I had to return it to the library before I was finished. It wasn't bad, it just didn't capture my attention.
Terry Pratchett Wyrd Sisters
I love the Witches! Plus bonus theatre wankery. If you've ever thought about reading Pratchett but didn't know where to start, this is a great place.
Paul Quarrington Galveston
What makes someone go chasing after storms? What are they looking for? What are they hoping the storm will bring them? Quarrington gives us a group of people on an island in the caribbean, each there for their own reasons, who become trapped in a huge storm. Both introspective and bleakly funny, it's a neat look at what drives people. Also the last line was great.
Susanna Clarke Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
Ok, this book was worth all the pain and angst my shoulders and wrists went through. A fantastical story of magic returning to England during the reign of King George III, it started slowly, but once it got going I was captivated. Fun stuff.
Susan Swan The Last of the Golden Girls
The first half of this book takes place in 1959 in Ontario cottage country, and is an interesting, if slightly horrifying, exploration of teenage female friendships. The second half, which takes place 10 years later, sucks. I'd blame it entirely on the introduction of an invisible observer, so half the book is addressed to "you", but some blame has to be laid on the stupid swami plotline. Boo!
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Date: 2005-04-21 09:26 pm (UTC)I don't know who I love more... Nanny or Granny. :)
Masquerade is a good one to read.
And anything with Death is good... and his granddaughter, too. (I think that one is called Soul Music). :D
Terry Pratchett and such a cute little guy.
I've been to one of his signings (for The Fifth Elephant). He would be a great guy to just sit and hang out with. :)
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