July 2009
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New Summer Shows: "Warehouse 13" [updated 8/7/09]
Update: As of August 7, 2009 I am no longer watching Warehouse 13 due to the numerous racial stereotypes (some worse than others) the show contains. I only wish I’d realized how bad it was sooner.
Book Covers That Lie
Updated August 7, 2009: The publisher has created a new cover for the book. Author Justine Larbalestier has more information about the cover on her blog.
I wasn’t going to post anything about this because I thought the problem was better explained by others who probably have more readers than I do. Then I realized by [...]
TSS: A Linkup Meme
John Ottinger of Grasping for the Wind is doing a link up meme for speculative fiction book reviewers. Check it out and add your blog if you review books in the science fiction, fantasy, or horror genres. Even if you’re already listed on the post he’d like you to re-submit to make it easier to [...]
"The Shadow Speaker" by Nnedi Okorafor
“The Shadow Speaker” by Nnedi Okorafor
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 9781423100331
Number of Pages: 357
When fifteen-year old Ejii witnesses her father’s beheading, her world shatters. In an era of mind-blowing technology and seductive magic, Ejii embarks on a mystical journey to track down her father’s killer. With a newfound friend by her side, Ejii comes face to face [...]
TSS: Harry Potter read-a-thon Finished!
I finished the final Harry Potter book late last night! I had a lot of fun rereading the series again. Books 6 and 7 are my favorites while 4 and 5 are my least favorites – but even them I like because they add to the overall story. I also enjoy how it ends. I [...]
TSS: A Harry Potter Read-a-thon!
I’ve been at my aunt’s house taking care of her pets this last week, (two cats, two dogs) and she has the entire Harry Potter series here – I’ve got my own set but didn’t bring them with me – and I decided I’d read them this week as a challenge for myself. My goal [...]
New Summer Shows: “Merlin"
“Merlin” is a new drama series that updates the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience. The mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began; a fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious people; a dangerous world in which magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant, Uther [...]
