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The Wizard Hunters - Paperback -
Slow to start, but quickly a book I did not want to put down. - April 23, 2021
If On a Winter's Night a Traveler - Hardcover -
A strange, meta-narrative that delves deeply into the experience of reading. - Dec. 8, 2013
Storm Front - Digital -
A fast paced urban fantasy that has already begun to show its age. - Aug. 29, 2013
The Book Thief - Digital -
An amazing story and a must read. - Aug. 23, 2013
Emma - Paperback -
An enjoyable Austen classic - Aug. 13, 2013
Forest Born - Digital -
A great conclusion to a great series. - July 27, 2013
The Last Wish - Digital -
A unique and interesting fantasy universe. - July 21, 2013
River Secrets - Digital -
Back to form for the series. - July 11, 2013
1Q84 - Hardcover -
Read this if you love Norwegian Wood and Windup Bird Chronicle, otherwise pass. - April 26, 2013
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind - Hardcover -
I think anyone who has any interest in graphic novels will enjoy Nausicaä, either for the art or the story, and I definitely recommend it. - Feb. 16, 2013
Embassytown - Digital -
Strong science fiction elements and satisfying philosophical thought experiments make this an appealing book for a variety of readers. - Jan. 20, 2013
The Hobbit - Paperback -
A solid introduction to Middle-Earth and fantasy literature, but not quite at the level of The Lord of the Rings. - Jan. 1, 2013
Moby-Dick - Digital -
I can't emphasize enough how good this book is. - Dec. 4, 2012
Thousand Cranes - Paperback -
Thousand Cranes is a beautiful and evocative book. - Nov. 10, 2012
The Well of Ascension - Paperback -
While it is an awkward entry between the great first, and the strong ending of the third, Ascension is still worth reading. - Oct. 10, 2012
Enna Burning - Digital -
A weaker work than Goose Girl, and the least enjoyable of all the Bayern Books. - Sept. 15, 2012
The Windup Girl - Digital -
The slow pace and straightforward style counteract the strong setting, resulting in a mediocre read. - Sept. 7, 2012
A Study in Scarlet - Digital -
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Gormenghast - Digital -
Once accustomed to the style and expectations, reading Gormenghast is an absolute pleasure. - Aug. 4, 2012
Mistborn: The Final Empire - Paperback -
A great start to a strong fantasy series that is full of interesting characters and slick action. - July 9, 2012
A Canticle for Leibowitz - Paperback -
A unique and interesting, albeit depressing, take on the post-apocalyptic genre. - June 1, 2012
Treasure Island - Digital -
Despite the sense of familiarity throughout the book, it was still immensely entertaining. - May 10, 2012
The Man in the High Castle - Paperback -
A great idea that is more tiresome than enthralling in its execution. - April 15, 2012
Titus Groan - Hardcover -
A rich, complicated world full of fascinating characters that rewards the patient, focused reader. - March 18, 2012
Incarceron - Digital -
Despite a strong premise, Incarceron ultimately fails to develop into anything more than a good idea with mediocre execution. - March 4, 2012

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