INCIDENTAL COMICS: The National Department of Poetry

INCIDENTAL COMICS: The National Department of Poetry: Imagine a nation controlled by a vast, multibillion-dollar poetry bureaucracy. That's a country I'd like to be a part of. Y...

This says it all...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/12/31/i-would-love-to-teach-but/

Best of 2013 adult fiction....awesome giveaway:

http://www.thenocturnallibrary.com/2014/01/best-of-2013-adult-fiction-giveaway.html?showComment=1388877523427#c4181762348087110061

Review on Cinder by Marissa Meyer

I've been avoiding this book for a long time. For some reason, I didn't think I'd like it, but I was so, so wrong. There are so many unexpected events that happen in this book, along with wonderful characterization and of course the connection to the Cinderella fairy tale. I thought it was obvious for awhile who Cinder really was, but the way she figured it out was believable and realistic. I love that she went to the ball as she was. I love that the doctor wasn't who everyone thought he was, and he ultimately left the choice of what to do to Cinder in the end. She had to accept who she was rather quickly, but I'm glad she embraced it. I'm sad that it seems the next book will move away from Kai, as I want to know what happens to him. Ironic to think he was looking for someone the whole time who he met by chance. I also loved that you get a glimpse of Cress in this book, and that she helped push Cinder to the ball.

I can't wait to read Scarlet. Maybe I waited so long because I knew deep down how good the series would be. Now I can read the second one, and the third one in February and only have to wait for the last one to come out in early 2015.

Review on Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)

I'm not a reader of detective or mystery stories, but let me tell you, this was awesome!  I loved Casual Vacancy, so I knew I wanted to read this book eventually.  Rowling did not disappoint.  I enjoyed the 3rd person omniscient point of view, and of course, the motley cast of characters she assembled. Strike was a guy you could root for, and you knew from the beginning he would, however unlikely, find the solution no matter what.  His one indiscretion (if you can call it that) shocked me at first, until I remembered he had just learned his former fiancee (together off and on for about 15 years) had gotten engaged to someone else just 3 weeks after they broke up.  I loved that Strike wasn't afraid even after he was fairly certain who the killer was.  It drove me a bit crazy not figuring things out, but like I said, I'm a new-comer to the genre.  I took pages of notes after I was done reading just to make sure I had it all straight!  Everything was so complicated, beautifully so.  If you enjoyed Casual Vacancy, you'll love this book too.

Review on Splintered by A.G. Howard

I fell head over heels in love with this book!  I found it at the library and was intrigued by the cover. I was so happy to see it was an Alice in Wonderland spin-off.  The writing in this book is so vivid, and the characters are amazing -- flawed, yet perfect in their own ways.  I dare anyone to read this and not fall in love with Jeb.  Morpheus is intriguing, but ultimately too untrustworthy and selfish for my tastes.  I'm glad Alyssa ended up back in our world, but I wonder for how long?  I can't wait for Unhinged in January!

awesome Hunger Games giveaway

Beautiful bowl you can win.  Check it out:  http://blog.asseeninhungergames.com/as-seen-in-the-hunger-games-giveaway/