I have been fascinated by Dragons since I was a very young girl. I guess because my Mom peeked my interest in reading with so many Fairy Tales.
I finished this book last night and am waiting for Volume 2 to arrive in the mail.
This has all the elements of those long ago loved fairy tales I mentioned.
A destiny realized, a quest begun, new friends made, enemies to escape from, I could go on and on, but don't want to spoil the story for you.
If you have a love of good fantasy stories like I do, this is a series you don't want to skip.
I'll be back when I've finished reading Volume 2.
Happy reading,
Beverly G ♥
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Ninth Daughter by: Barbara Hamilton
Barbara Hambly is writing as Barbara Hamilton a new series with Abigail Adams as the main character. Yes, that is the wife of John Adams who was the second President of the United States.
I have to say that this is a well thought out story and Ms. Hamilton always does wonderful research to bring you into the time and flavor of the era. She also surrounds Abigail with all the rich characters of the time that she and her husband were friends with. Yes, you guessed it, here comes the but.
I couldn't seem to get the impression of Abigail and John that I already have in my mind of them separated from this story.
If you don't have preconceived notions of some of the characters and how they would have behaved in the time they lived you will probably like this book.
You get a good feel for the atmosphere of early Boston. If you are a mystery reader the clues are here for you to guess who the murderer is. I would have enjoyed the book more if the author had picked some characters that were just regular Bostonians of the time and kept the famous characters more to the background.
Happy Reading,
Beverly G ♥
I have to say that this is a well thought out story and Ms. Hamilton always does wonderful research to bring you into the time and flavor of the era. She also surrounds Abigail with all the rich characters of the time that she and her husband were friends with. Yes, you guessed it, here comes the but.
I couldn't seem to get the impression of Abigail and John that I already have in my mind of them separated from this story.
If you don't have preconceived notions of some of the characters and how they would have behaved in the time they lived you will probably like this book.
You get a good feel for the atmosphere of early Boston. If you are a mystery reader the clues are here for you to guess who the murderer is. I would have enjoyed the book more if the author had picked some characters that were just regular Bostonians of the time and kept the famous characters more to the background.
Happy Reading,
Beverly G ♥
Friday, June 17, 2011
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation Series by: Lauren Willig
I have sorely neglected my book blog for quite some time. There's that pesky thing called general living and in my life I have no little elves that come in the night to do those mundane chores that pile up if not tended to on a regular basis.
I have been reading and the latest books that are well worth passing along some good words about are:
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation
The Masque of the Black Tulip
The Deception of the Emerald Ring
The Seduction of the Crimson Rose
These are the first four books in this series. The French Revolution is the backdrop for these stories. One of my favorite movies is The Scarlet Pimpernel with Leslie Howard and Ms. Willig has taken the Pimpernel as her spring board and built some wonderful characters and stories to go with them.
Eloise is the modern heroine trying to get her dissertation written for her Ph.D. Eloise is like a lot of us modern women who have a hard time finding a man whose interested in more than himself. Who knew that the man she would be most interested in would have some of the valuable papers she needs to finish her project.
The historical heroines are just the right mix of femininity and strong mindedness to keep you turning the pages to see what kind of fix they are going to get themselves into next and don't forget we always want to see if they get their man.
This time in history is ripe with spies, murder, and mayhem and Ms. Willig has brought it all together with some delicious twists and turns.
I have just ordered the next 4 books in the series because I must keep following the story along as Ms. Willig unmasks spies, and brings all her characters to a happy ending.
I highly recommend this series for a fun romp through 19th century England and France and 21st century England.
Happy Reading,
Beverly G ♥
I have been reading and the latest books that are well worth passing along some good words about are:
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation
The Masque of the Black Tulip
The Deception of the Emerald Ring
The Seduction of the Crimson Rose
These are the first four books in this series. The French Revolution is the backdrop for these stories. One of my favorite movies is The Scarlet Pimpernel with Leslie Howard and Ms. Willig has taken the Pimpernel as her spring board and built some wonderful characters and stories to go with them.
Eloise is the modern heroine trying to get her dissertation written for her Ph.D. Eloise is like a lot of us modern women who have a hard time finding a man whose interested in more than himself. Who knew that the man she would be most interested in would have some of the valuable papers she needs to finish her project.
The historical heroines are just the right mix of femininity and strong mindedness to keep you turning the pages to see what kind of fix they are going to get themselves into next and don't forget we always want to see if they get their man.
This time in history is ripe with spies, murder, and mayhem and Ms. Willig has brought it all together with some delicious twists and turns.
I have just ordered the next 4 books in the series because I must keep following the story along as Ms. Willig unmasks spies, and brings all her characters to a happy ending.
I highly recommend this series for a fun romp through 19th century England and France and 21st century England.
Happy Reading,
Beverly G ♥
Monday, January 3, 2011
Lord Of The Changing Winds-The Griffin Mage: Book One
I'm on the way. I finished my first book towards 100+ Challenge.
This is a trilogy, so keep a lookout in the coming weeks for the reviews of the next 2 books.
Ms. Neumeier has crafted a good fantasy world. Her heroine Kes and her hero Bertaud seem to be the kind of people I like to read about most. A little out of step with the people around them and on the verge of discovering something wonderful about themselves and the world they live in.
Instead of dragons, she has chosen to weave Griffins into her story. Magnificent creatures that can fly with fire and wind.
Just like in real life the author has given us heroes and villains to cheer and boo. If you like a good fantasy read pick up this trilogy, you won't be disappointed.
Happy Reading,
Beverly G ♥
This is a trilogy, so keep a lookout in the coming weeks for the reviews of the next 2 books.
Ms. Neumeier has crafted a good fantasy world. Her heroine Kes and her hero Bertaud seem to be the kind of people I like to read about most. A little out of step with the people around them and on the verge of discovering something wonderful about themselves and the world they live in.
Instead of dragons, she has chosen to weave Griffins into her story. Magnificent creatures that can fly with fire and wind.
Just like in real life the author has given us heroes and villains to cheer and boo. If you like a good fantasy read pick up this trilogy, you won't be disappointed.
Happy Reading,
Beverly G ♥
Saturday, January 1, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR
HAPPY 2011
January 1st--wishing you all a happy, healthy and productive new year.
Today is the day to sign up for the 100+ Reading Challenge. I think I've got a better chance this year of meeting that goal. I came to the challenge in June of 2010 and finished the challenge with 90 books. I already have 2 books that I'm reading now, as you will see at the bottom of the post I have begun my list with these titles.
So, without further ado I will attempt to place a clickable link here so that any of you who visit here and would like to participate, I will enable you.
1. The goal is to read 100 or more books. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate. --Non-Bloggers: Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post.
2. Audio, Re-reads, eBooks, YA, Manga, Graphic Novels, Library books, Novellas, Young Reader, Nonfiction – as long as the book has an ISBN or equivalent or can be purchased as such, the book counts.
3. No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed.
4. Crossovers from other reading challenges count.
5. Challenge begins January 1st and continues through the end of December, 2011.
6. When you sign up under Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your post where your books will be listed. Include the URL to this post so that other viewers can find this fun challenge. If you’d prefer to put your list in the sidebar of your blog, please leave your viewers the link to the sign up page. Again, so viewers can join the challenge too.
2011 100+ Challenge Sign Up Page
1. The goal is to read 100 or more books. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate. --Non-Bloggers: Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post.
2. Audio, Re-reads, eBooks, YA, Manga, Graphic Novels, Library books, Novellas, Young Reader, Nonfiction – as long as the book has an ISBN or equivalent or can be purchased as such, the book counts.
3. No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed.
4. Crossovers from other reading challenges count.
5. Challenge begins January 1st and continues through the end of December, 2011.
6. When you sign up under Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your post where your books will be listed. Include the URL to this post so that other viewers can find this fun challenge. If you’d prefer to put your list in the sidebar of your blog, please leave your viewers the link to the sign up page. Again, so viewers can join the challenge too.
My List of Books Begins Here:
1. Through the Looking Glass---Lewis Carroll--pgs.
2. Lord of the Changing Winds-The Griffin Mage: Book One--Rachel Neumeier--367 pgs.
3. Ghastly Glass---Joyce and Jim Lavene--307 pgs.
4. The Pendragon Banner---Sylvian Hamilton--330 pgs.
5. The Price of Butcher's Meat---Reginald Hill--519 pgs.
6. Grace Under Pressure---Julie Hyzy--310 pgs.
7. Bedeviled Eggs---Laura Childs--302 pgs.
8. A Fatal Waltz---Tasha Alexander--296 pgs.
9. 100 Cupboards---N. D. Wilson---289 pgs.
10. Dragonback Bargain---Timothy Zahn--597 pgs.
11. Dragon and Herdsman: The Fourth Dragonback Adventure--Timothy Zahn--read on Kindle Android
12. Threats at Three---Ann Purser--read on Kindle Android
11. Land of the Burning Sands---Rachel Neumeier--Kindle Android
12. Law of the Broken Earth---Rachel Neumeier--Kindle Android
13. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz---Frank L. Baum--Kindle Android
14.White Corridor---Christopher Fowler--Kindle Android
15. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag---Alan Bradley--Kindle Android
16. The Magic of Reason---Justine Larbalestier--564 pgs.
17. The Hangman's Row Enquiry---Ann Purser--312 pgs.
18. Mrs. Jeffries Speaks Her Mind--290 pgs.
20. The Secret History of the Pink Carnation---Lauren Willig--
21. The Masque of the Black Tulip---Lauren Willig--
22. The Deception of the Emerald Ring---Lauren Willig--387pgs.
23. The Seduction of the Crimson Rose---Lauren Willig--385 pgs.
24. Dragonsbane---Barbara Hambly--341 pgs.
25. Caught In Crystal---Patricia c. Wrede--293 pgs.
26. Ranger's Apprentice Book 1 The Ruins of Gorlan---John Flanagan--249 pgs.
27. Buckingham Palace Gardens---Anne Perry--369 pgs.
28. Tears of Pearl---Tasha Alexander--306 pgs.
29. The Gleemaiden---Sylvian Hamilton--275 pgs.
30. The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 1 The Field guide--Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black--107 pgs.
31. The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 2 The Seeing Stone--Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black--108 pgs.
32. The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 3 Lucinda's Secret---Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black--108 pgs.
33. The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 4 The Ironwood Tree---Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black--108 pgs.
34. The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 5 The Wrath of Mulgarath---Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black--136pgs
35. Inheritance---Christopher Paolini--849 pgs.
36. The Dragonbone Chair---Tad Williams--Kindle Android
37. The Thirteen Hallows---Michael Scott & Colette Freedman--Kindle Android
38. Anthem for Doomed Youth: A Daisy Dalrympole Mystery--Carola Dunn--Kindle Android
39. As The Pig Turns: Agatha Raisin---M. C. Beaton--Kindle Android
40. Big Bones--Melanie Jackson--Kindle Android
41. The Blacksmith's Daughter---Suzanne Adair--Kindle Android
42. The Borough Treasure---J. S. Fletcher--Kindle Android
43. A Burial at Sea---Charles--Kindle Android
44. The Burning Bridge: Book Two Ranger's Apprentice---John Flanagan--Kindle Android
45. Camp Follower---Suzanne Adair--Kindle Android
46. Cat Coming Home: A Joe Grey Mystery---Shirley Rousseau Murphy--Kindle Android
47. Cat Sitter Among the Pigeons: A Dixie Hemingway---Blaize Clement--Kindle Android
48. The Claresby Mystery---Daphne Coleridge--Kindle Android
49. The Cosy Knave---Dorte Hummelshoj Jakobsen--Kindle Android
50. Cold Vengeance: Special Agent Pendergast---Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child--Kindle Android
51. The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree---Susan Albert--Kindle Android
52. The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies---Susan Albert--Kindle Android
53. Death Before Breakfast: An Inspector Lawrence Mystery---Gwyneth Bledsoe--Kindle Android
54. Death of a Chimney Sweep: Hamish McBeth---M. C. Beaton--Kindle Android
55. Dragon and Herdsman---Timothy Zahn--Kindle Android
56. Dragonshadow---Barbara Hambly--Kindle Android
57. Dragonstar---Barbara Hambly--Kindle Android
58. Due North---Melanie Jackson--Kindle Android
59. The End of the Tour---Diana L. Driver--Kindle Android
60. Evan and Elle: Constable Evan Evans---Rhys Bowen--Kindle Android
61. I Am Half-Sick of Shadows: A Flavia de Lucia---Alan Bradley--Kindle Android
62. Knight of the Demon Queen---Barbara Hambly--Kindle Android
63. Miss Pettybone's First Case---Melissa Rees--Kindle Android
64. The Murder of Minnie Stover---Melissa Rees--Kindle Android
65. Murder Trims the Tree---Deb Baker--Kindle Android
66. Paper Woman---Suzanne Adair--Kindle Android
67. Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery---Joan Clark--Kindle Android
68. The Tale of Castle Cottage---Susan Albert--Kindle Android
69. A Tricky Lie: Sutherland Mystery Series---Ella J. Fraser--Kindle Android
70. The Chestnut King: Book 3 of the 100 Cupboards--N. D. Wilson--Kindle Android
71. The Clue of the Twisted Candle---Edgar Wallace--Kindle Android
72. The Daffodil Mystery---Edgar Wallace--Kindle Android
73. Dandelion Fire: Book 2 of the 100 Cupboards---N. D. Wilson--Kindle Android
74. An East End Murder---Charles Finch--Kindle Android
75. The Fleet Street Murders---Charles Finch--Kindle Android
76. The Fortunes of Grace Hammer---Sara Stockbridge--Kindle Android
77. Gideon's Sword---Douglas Preston--Kindle Android
78. Knight of the Demon Queen---Barbara Hambly--Kindle Android
79. Maids of Misfortune---M. Louisa Locke--Kindle Android
80. The Measby Murder Enquiry---Ann Purser--Kindle Android
81. The Mill Mystery---Anna Katharine Green--Kindle Android
82. Mrs. Jeffries Forges Ahead---Emily Brightwell--Kindle Android
83. Mrs. Malory and the Festival Murder---Hazel Holt--Kindle Android
84. Murder on Black Friday---P.B. Ryan--Kindle Android
85. Murder on Lexington Avenue---Victoria Thompson--Kindle Android
86. My Man Jeeves---P. G. Wodehouse--Kindle Android
87. A Red Herring Without Mustard---Alan Bradley--Kindle Android
88. A Stranger in Mayfair---Charles Finch--Kindle Android
89. The Tale of Oat Cake Crag---Susan Albert--Kindle Android
90. The Victoria Vanishes---Christopher Fowler--Kindle Android
91. The Wayward Apprentice---Jason Vail--Kindle Android
92. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag---Alan Bradley--Kindle Android
3. Ghastly Glass---Joyce and Jim Lavene--307 pgs.
4. The Pendragon Banner---Sylvian Hamilton--330 pgs.
5. The Price of Butcher's Meat---Reginald Hill--519 pgs.
6. Grace Under Pressure---Julie Hyzy--310 pgs.
7. Bedeviled Eggs---Laura Childs--302 pgs.
8. A Fatal Waltz---Tasha Alexander--296 pgs.
9. 100 Cupboards---N. D. Wilson---289 pgs.
10. Dragonback Bargain---Timothy Zahn--597 pgs.
11. Dragon and Herdsman: The Fourth Dragonback Adventure--Timothy Zahn--read on Kindle Android
12. Threats at Three---Ann Purser--read on Kindle Android
11. Land of the Burning Sands---Rachel Neumeier--Kindle Android
12. Law of the Broken Earth---Rachel Neumeier--Kindle Android
13. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz---Frank L. Baum--Kindle Android
14.White Corridor---Christopher Fowler--Kindle Android
15. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag---Alan Bradley--Kindle Android
16. The Magic of Reason---Justine Larbalestier--564 pgs.
17. The Hangman's Row Enquiry---Ann Purser--312 pgs.
18. Mrs. Jeffries Speaks Her Mind--290 pgs.
20. The Secret History of the Pink Carnation---Lauren Willig--
21. The Masque of the Black Tulip---Lauren Willig--
22. The Deception of the Emerald Ring---Lauren Willig--387pgs.
23. The Seduction of the Crimson Rose---Lauren Willig--385 pgs.
24. Dragonsbane---Barbara Hambly--341 pgs.
25. Caught In Crystal---Patricia c. Wrede--293 pgs.
26. Ranger's Apprentice Book 1 The Ruins of Gorlan---John Flanagan--249 pgs.
27. Buckingham Palace Gardens---Anne Perry--369 pgs.
28. Tears of Pearl---Tasha Alexander--306 pgs.
29. The Gleemaiden---Sylvian Hamilton--275 pgs.
30. The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 1 The Field guide--Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black--107 pgs.
31. The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 2 The Seeing Stone--Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black--108 pgs.
32. The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 3 Lucinda's Secret---Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black--108 pgs.
33. The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 4 The Ironwood Tree---Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black--108 pgs.
34. The Spiderwick Chronicles Book 5 The Wrath of Mulgarath---Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black--136pgs
35. Inheritance---Christopher Paolini--849 pgs.
36. The Dragonbone Chair---Tad Williams--Kindle Android
37. The Thirteen Hallows---Michael Scott & Colette Freedman--Kindle Android
38. Anthem for Doomed Youth: A Daisy Dalrympole Mystery--Carola Dunn--Kindle Android
39. As The Pig Turns: Agatha Raisin---M. C. Beaton--Kindle Android
40. Big Bones--Melanie Jackson--Kindle Android
41. The Blacksmith's Daughter---Suzanne Adair--Kindle Android
42. The Borough Treasure---J. S. Fletcher--Kindle Android
43. A Burial at Sea---Charles--Kindle Android
44. The Burning Bridge: Book Two Ranger's Apprentice---John Flanagan--Kindle Android
45. Camp Follower---Suzanne Adair--Kindle Android
46. Cat Coming Home: A Joe Grey Mystery---Shirley Rousseau Murphy--Kindle Android
47. Cat Sitter Among the Pigeons: A Dixie Hemingway---Blaize Clement--Kindle Android
48. The Claresby Mystery---Daphne Coleridge--Kindle Android
49. The Cosy Knave---Dorte Hummelshoj Jakobsen--Kindle Android
50. Cold Vengeance: Special Agent Pendergast---Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child--Kindle Android
51. The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree---Susan Albert--Kindle Android
52. The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies---Susan Albert--Kindle Android
53. Death Before Breakfast: An Inspector Lawrence Mystery---Gwyneth Bledsoe--Kindle Android
54. Death of a Chimney Sweep: Hamish McBeth---M. C. Beaton--Kindle Android
55. Dragon and Herdsman---Timothy Zahn--Kindle Android
56. Dragonshadow---Barbara Hambly--Kindle Android
57. Dragonstar---Barbara Hambly--Kindle Android
58. Due North---Melanie Jackson--Kindle Android
59. The End of the Tour---Diana L. Driver--Kindle Android
60. Evan and Elle: Constable Evan Evans---Rhys Bowen--Kindle Android
61. I Am Half-Sick of Shadows: A Flavia de Lucia---Alan Bradley--Kindle Android
62. Knight of the Demon Queen---Barbara Hambly--Kindle Android
63. Miss Pettybone's First Case---Melissa Rees--Kindle Android
64. The Murder of Minnie Stover---Melissa Rees--Kindle Android
65. Murder Trims the Tree---Deb Baker--Kindle Android
66. Paper Woman---Suzanne Adair--Kindle Android
67. Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery---Joan Clark--Kindle Android
68. The Tale of Castle Cottage---Susan Albert--Kindle Android
69. A Tricky Lie: Sutherland Mystery Series---Ella J. Fraser--Kindle Android
70. The Chestnut King: Book 3 of the 100 Cupboards--N. D. Wilson--Kindle Android
71. The Clue of the Twisted Candle---Edgar Wallace--Kindle Android
72. The Daffodil Mystery---Edgar Wallace--Kindle Android
73. Dandelion Fire: Book 2 of the 100 Cupboards---N. D. Wilson--Kindle Android
74. An East End Murder---Charles Finch--Kindle Android
75. The Fleet Street Murders---Charles Finch--Kindle Android
76. The Fortunes of Grace Hammer---Sara Stockbridge--Kindle Android
77. Gideon's Sword---Douglas Preston--Kindle Android
78. Knight of the Demon Queen---Barbara Hambly--Kindle Android
79. Maids of Misfortune---M. Louisa Locke--Kindle Android
80. The Measby Murder Enquiry---Ann Purser--Kindle Android
81. The Mill Mystery---Anna Katharine Green--Kindle Android
82. Mrs. Jeffries Forges Ahead---Emily Brightwell--Kindle Android
83. Mrs. Malory and the Festival Murder---Hazel Holt--Kindle Android
84. Murder on Black Friday---P.B. Ryan--Kindle Android
85. Murder on Lexington Avenue---Victoria Thompson--Kindle Android
86. My Man Jeeves---P. G. Wodehouse--Kindle Android
87. A Red Herring Without Mustard---Alan Bradley--Kindle Android
88. A Stranger in Mayfair---Charles Finch--Kindle Android
89. The Tale of Oat Cake Crag---Susan Albert--Kindle Android
90. The Victoria Vanishes---Christopher Fowler--Kindle Android
91. The Wayward Apprentice---Jason Vail--Kindle Android
92. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag---Alan Bradley--Kindle Android
93.
Happy Reading,
Beverly G ♥
Thursday, December 23, 2010
The September Society by: Charles Finch
I highly recommend this author. His first book, A Beautiful Death was nominated for the Agatha Award and when I started reading it I found it very hard to put down. I enjoy reading all kinds of historial fiction and Mr. Finch has not disappointed me. He is spot on in his depiction of the times and his character Charles Lenox is just quirky enough to make these mysteries a very good read.
Be sure to start with the first book so that you won't miss out on the development of Charles Lenox's character.
Happy reading,
Beverly G ♥
Be sure to start with the first book so that you won't miss out on the development of Charles Lenox's character.
Happy reading,
Beverly G ♥
Toast Mortem by: Claudia Bishop
This is the latest installment of the Hemlock Falls series. Sisters, Quill and Meg are still running their bed and breakfast inn and of course, still finding dead bodies and solving the crimes. We've been following this series for a few years now and I have to say Claudia Bishop has really given these ladies an interesting life.
Even if you don't start from the beginning of the series you will find this to be a good mystery read.
Happy reading,
Beverly G ♥
Even if you don't start from the beginning of the series you will find this to be a good mystery read.
Happy reading,
Beverly G ♥
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