School has started again, and it is kicking my butt. So reading for reviews is going to be slowing down for the next couple of weeks. However, I thought you might like to see some of what’s coming up in the next month or so. Here’s books I’ve received from authors and publishers on the… Continue reading Open Thread: Coming Attractions
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Open Thread: Books Is Your Worst Enemy: Eight Ways To Defeat It!
This headline brought to you by Widgets for Creating Misleading Headlines that People Will Click On. First, a reminder that my giveaway contest is still running through 9/30/13, but not past that, so drop on by there. http://www.skjam.com/2013/09/16/giveaway-autumn-giveaway-ends-september-30-2013/ And in keeping with the headline, kind of, tell me about a book you really struggled with… Continue reading Open Thread: Books Is Your Worst Enemy: Eight Ways To Defeat It!
Movie Review: Viking Saga: The Darkest Day
Movie Review: Viking Saga: The Darkest Day A fairly low-budget film based very loosely on the real-life events surrounding the Book of Kells. Viking raiders have sacked the monastery at Lindesfarne, killing most of the monks. In addition to their usual spoils, the Vikings desire a book. This illuminated copy of the Bible is particularly… Continue reading Movie Review: Viking Saga: The Darkest Day