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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