with all the time in the world and no real responsibilities. I still enjoy books, but it’s not the same as before. I generally don’t get “lost” in books the way I once did—with the possible exception of the Harry Potter books and a book calledThe Thirteenth Talethat my mother ...
Penric and the Bandit by Lois McMaster Bujoldis the thirteenth short work in this series set in the Five Gods world and focusing on the sorceror Penric and his demon, Desdomona. The story felt less substantial to me than many of the others. Though I liked the idea of redemption for a...
Bulletins were sent out by couriers to all the king’s provinces with orders to massacre, kill, and eliminate all the Jews—youngsters and old men, women and babies—on a single day, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month Adar, and to plunder their goods. We sift into group...
Lola and the Boy next Doorby Stephanie Perkins (3/5) – different from Anna and the French Kiss, but cute The Thirteenth Taleby Diane Setterfield (5/5) – a gem! The writing was just mesmerizing =) Un Lun Dunby China Mieville (5/5) – fun and entertaining from beginning to end! (...
Our featured author, Laura Childs, has graciously agreed to serve as our judge for this round, which ends July 30, 2012. In addition, she has also offered to send a copy of her latest installment in the Tea Shop Mystery series,Agony in the Leaves, the thirteenth novel so far, to our...
Ladies of Magna Carta: Women of Influence in Thirteenth Century Englandlooks into the relationships of the various noble families of the 13th century, and how they were affected by the Barons’ Wars, Magna Carta and its aftermath; the bonds that were formed and those that were broken. It is...
Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5604088.Tony_Riches * My Books Ladies of Magna Carta: Women of Influence in Thirteenth Century Englandlooks into the relationships of the various noble families of the 13th century, and how they were affected by the Barons’ Wars, Magna Carta and...
The Thirteenth Tablet The Fourteenth Tablet Glossary About the Author An eminent Orientalist and Biblical scholar, Zecharia Sitchin (1920-2010) was distinguished by his ability to translate ancient Sumerian and other ancient texts. He was a graduate of the University of London and worked as a journ...
Wallace Peach, fantasy, Goodreads, Magic and folklore, new release, Tale of the Seasons' Weaver 214 Comments December 27, 2024 Resa Transforms Heirlooms into an Exquisite Gown My grandmother Caroline and great-grandmother Emilie When my mom passed away two years ago, she left me with a ...
This constant need on Rayborn’s part to try to connect with the reader by being ‘today’ and casual and (presumably) funny, just grates (“He studied law at University of Bologna and then began a successful practice of screwing clients, thirteenth-century style.”). Fortunately, Rayborn ...