December’s TBR challenge requires participants to read a book published prior to 2006. I had originally planned to read either Mary Stewart’s Madam, Will You Talk? or Mary Higgins Clark’s Moonlight Becomes You, but then a friend at work passed me Nick Hornby’s How to be Good, and I enjoyed it so much I decided […]
Posted on December 17th, 2006 by ag
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October is going down as my favourite reading month because not only did I have a pleasant time traipsing down memory lane re-reading some of my old faves, but I had a fabulous time reading new-to-me authors not just in the romance genre, but in my other favorite genre – Fantasy, this month’s theme for […]
Posted on October 22nd, 2006 by ag
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Title: Beguiled/ Uncovered
Author: Lori Foster
Year published: 2004
Why did you get this book?
I’ve never read a Lori Foster book before, so while hunting for a Category Romance book to read for this month’s TBR Challenge, I stumbled across this book and decided to try it.
Do you like the cover?
Cover art is quite tastefully done. I’ve nothing […]
Posted on September 18th, 2006 by ag
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For the month of August, we’re supposed to read a non-romance book from our TBR pile. I’ve originally planned to review An Elegant Madness by Venetia Murray. However, mid-way through it, I was sidetracked into reading The Gorgeous Georgians and The Vile Victorians by Terry Dreary and Martin Brown.
Well, both books discuss the Regency period, […]
Posted on August 31st, 2006 by ag
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I’m extremely pleased with my choice for this month’s theme – Romantic Suspense – it was worth my staying up the night to finish, and I would recommend it highly to romantic adrenaline junkies. Here’s why …
Title: Black Ice
Author: Anne Stuart
Year published: 2005
Why did you get this book?
I saw the cover of Anne Stuart’s The […]
Posted on July 9th, 2006 by ag
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This month, we’re supposed to read a book that was recommended by someone I know (another blogger, author, friend, family member) or that got a lot of buzz.
Prior to joining the challenge, I’ve already heard a lot about Mitch Albom from some friends and my brother. What’s more, a friend from work gave me Albom’s […]
Posted on June 22nd, 2006 by ag
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For the month of May, we have to read a military/ police themed book in tribute to Memorial Day, and I’ve chosen this book.
Title: 50 Harbor Street
Author: Debbie Macomber
Year published: 2005
Why did you get this book?
This book is part of the edar Cove series by Debbie Macomber, and a continuation of 44 Cranberry Street which I […]
Posted on May 15th, 2006 by ag
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For the month of April, we have to pick a book that’s been left on the list for more than 6 months, and this book definitely fits the bill. for a start, I never quite finished the original by Morgenstern. For another, this abridged version by William Goldman has been left to gather dust since, gosh, last July? […]
Posted on April 29th, 2006 by ag
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