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The Ten Thousand Doors of January

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Amanda

The story begins in 1901, with January Scaller, a young girl who lives in a lovely home in rural Vermont. This home is filled with strange and wonderful objects, found by her father for owner of the home, Mr. Locke. … Continue reading →

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You expect me to jump up on board with you and ride off into your delusional sunset

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Amanda

We open on a young man on a quest. He is the prince of his land and his father has just died. To claim his kingship, he must travel to the grey land, defeat a dragon, and bring back a … Continue reading →

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Book review: J is for Jones #atozchallenge

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Amanda

Okay, I am aware that I have totally failed at this challenge, but I had this entry already 90% completed, so I thought I might as well post it anyway! Remember how I said I might change things up a … Continue reading →

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Book review: I is for Island #atozchallenge

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Amanda

Island in the Sea of Time by S.M. Stirling starts with a mysterious, never explained event which takes the island of Nantucket from 1997* and moves it, and its inhabitants (including a Coast Guard training ship just off shore), back in … Continue reading →

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Book review: H is for Harlequin #atzchallenge

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Amanda

The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton is the book that finally made me quit the Anita Blake series. And I can put my finger on the exact thing that set me over the edge. Spoilers, I guess, for the 15th … Continue reading →

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Book review: G is for Galore #atozchallenge

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Amanda

Galore by Michael Crummey is a book I can’t tell whether or not I like. I absolutely think it’s a well written book but I don’t recall any of the characters being likeable, which is a huge ding for me. … Continue reading →

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Book review: F is for Fine #atozchallenge

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Amanda

Oh, where to start with Peter S. Beagle.  I love his books so much, you guys*.  His writing breaks my heart, in all the best ways.  A Fine and Private Place is no exception.  Where to start, where to start.  … Continue reading →

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Book review: D is for Dream #atozchallenge

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Amanda

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater is the second book in The Raven Cycle series (fourth and final book to be published later this month). This review is likely to have spoilers for the first book just by nature of … Continue reading →

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Book review: C is for Chalice #atozchallenge

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Amanda

Chalice might be my favorite book by Robin McKinley.  I say might be because, generally speaking, I really love books by Robin McKinley.  Sunshine is another contender for the favorite spot and Pegasus might be too, someday, if McKinley ever … Continue reading →

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Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Amanda

I did not love this book.  The more I think about it, I’m not sure I even liked it.  Was some of the writing very pretty?  Yes.  Was the main character likeable?  Sure.  But that’s about it for positives for … Continue reading →

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