Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellTitle: Gone with the Wind
Author: Margaret Mitchell
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date: 1936
Length: 1037 pages
Series: Stand Alone
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for Discovery: Gift

Thoughtful Thursday: Favorite Protagonist

Thoughtful Thursday

It is time for Thoughtful Thursday and the bookish questions that pop up while I am reading. Please share your thoughts on the bookish question of the week. I am curious to hear what you have to say! There are no wrong answers. Questions about Thoughtful Thursday or future Thoughtful Thursday posts? Check out my Thoughtful Thursday section. Alright, on to the question!

Stardust by Neil Gaiman: Review

Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Title: Stardust
Author: Neil Gaiman
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication Date: October 2009
Length: 368 pages
Series: Stand Alone
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for Discovery

TTT: Top Ten Books I'm Not Sure I Want To Read.

Top Ten Tuesday

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week bloggers post a top ten list related to a specific theme. This week's theme is TTT: Top Ten Books I'm Not Sure I Want To Read. All links lead to GoodReads. 


The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie King: Review

The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie King
Title: The Beekeeper's Apprentice
Author: Laurie King
Publisher: Bantam
Publication Date: January 1994
Length: 384 pages
Series: Mary Russel & Sherlock Holmes
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for Discovery: Friend Recommendation

Sunday Update - 8/10

Sunday Update

Welcome to my edition of the Caffeinated Book Reviewer's Sunday Post meme and Tynga's Reviews' Stacking the Shelves meme. Check out what I have been doing this week (and will do next week) and my book haul.    
 

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King: Audio Book Review

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
Title: Mr. Mercedes
Author: Stephen King (Reader: Will Patton)
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Publication Date: June 2014
Length: 14 hr 22 min (436 pages)
Series: Stand Alone
Audio or Book: Audio
Reason for Discovery: Review Copy

I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Thoughtful Thursday: Reading Slumps


It is time for Thoughtful Thursday and the bookish questions that pop up while I am reading. Please share your thoughts on the bookish question of the week. I am curious to hear what you have to say! There are no wrong answers. Questions about Thoughtful Thursday or future Thoughtful Thursday posts? Check out my Thoughtful Thursday section. Alright, on to the question!

The Magician's Land by Lev Grossman: Review & Giveaway

The Magician's Land by Lev Grossman
Title: The Magician's Land
Author: Lev Grossman
Publisher: Viking Adult
Publication Date: July 2014
Length: 416 pages
Series: The Magicians
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for Discovery: Review Copy

TTT: Top Ten Books I'd Give To Readers Who Have Never Read Graphic Novels


Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week bloggers post a top ten list related to a specific theme. This week's theme is Top Ten Books I'd Give To Readers Who Have Never Read Graphic Novels. All links lead to GoodReads. 

The Princess Bride by William Goldman: Book Review

The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Title: The Princess Bride
Author: William Goldman
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication Date: July 2003
Length: 398 pages
Series: Stand Alone
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for Discovery: I loved the movie.

Sunday Update - 8/3

 
Welcome to my edition of the Caffeinated Book Reviewer's Sunday Post meme. Check out what I have been doing this week (and will do next week).    

Thoughtful Thursday: Final Book

Thoughtful Thursday

It is time for Thoughtful Thursday and the bookish questions that pop up while I am reading. Please share your thoughts on the bookish question of the week. I am curious to hear what you have to say! There are no wrong answers. Questions about Thoughtful Thursday or future Thoughtful Thursday posts? Check out my Thoughtful Thursday section. Alright, on to the question!

Have you avoided reading a final book in a series or chapter or "forgot" what happened in a final book or chapter, because the ending displeased you?

There are several movie series that I cannot watch anymore, because I hated the final movie so much. I have a hard time watching X-Men and X-Men 2, because I disliked X-Men 3 so much. I have this same issue with television series, but the feeling isn't as strong. I can usually still watch the seasons that I liked and just pretend the seasons that I didn't like never happened. Usually a season will wrap up just nice enough that I can imagine it is the series finale instead of just a little, old season finale. 
 
Interestingly, I have never hated a final book or chapter so much that I despised the book series like I do television shows and movies. Don't get me wrong, there are definitely final books and chapters that were disappointing to me; however, I never felt as passionate about them as I do movies and televisions shows. I think the reason that I typically don't despise final books and final chapters is that if I made it through an entire book or series without DNFing, then I have emotionally connected enough with the book and author, that I am willing to give the author the benefit of the doubt about where the story is going. In other words, by the time that I get to the final book/chapter, I am willing to go where the author leads me. When it comes to movies and television shows, the writers just haven't completely sold me just yet. :)

Now it is your turn! Have you ever avoided reading a final book or chapter?





Emma by Jane Austen: Links & Reminders

2014 Jane Austen Challenge

In one month, it will be time for everyone to post their comments and reviews of Emma for the 2014 Jane Austen Challenge! I will post my review of Emma on August 29th, and there will be a linky for your posts. 

Sunday Update - 7/27

Sunday Update

Welcome to my edition of the Caffeinated Book Reviewer's Sunday Post meme and Tynga's Reviews' Stacking the Shelves meme. Check out what I have been doing this week (and will do next week) and my book haul.    

Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Angel & Faith, & Spike: Season Nine by Joss Whedon: Graphic Novel Review

Title: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Angel & Faith, & Spike: Season Nine
Creator: Joss Whedon
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for Discovery: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer television show

NOTE: There are spoilers for Season Eight in the blurb. There are no spoilers in the review.

Thoughtful Thursday: Descriptive Scenes

Thoughtful Thursday

It is time for Thoughtful Thursday and the bookish questions that pop up while I am reading. Please share your thoughts on the bookish question of the week. I am curious to hear what you have to say! There are no wrong answers. Questions about Thoughtful Thursday or future Thoughtful Thursday posts? Check out my Thoughtful Thursday section. Alright, on to the question!

Note: I am sorry that I haven't gotten next month's Thoughtful Thursday posts up. They will be up soon!
 

World War Z by Max Brooks: Review

World War Z by Max Brooks
Title: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
Author: Max Brooks
Publisher: Crown
Publication Date: September 2006
Length: 342 pages
Series: Stand Alone
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for Discovery: Sword & Laser Book Club

TTT: Top Ten Characters I Would Want With Me On A Deserted Island

Top Ten Tuesday

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week bloggers post a top ten list related to a specific theme. This week's theme is Top Ten Characters I Would Want With Me On A Deserted Island.


Midnight Blue-Light Special by Seanan McGuire: Audio Book Review

Midnight Blue-Light Special by Seanan McGuire
Title: Midnight Blue-Light Special
Author: Seanan McGuire (Reader: Emily Bauer)
Publisher: Audible Studios
Publication Date: March 2013
Length: 10 hr 59 min (338 pages)
Series: InCryptid (#2)
Audio or Book: Audio
Reason for Discovery: I love Mira Grant

Sunday Update - 7/20

Sunday Update

Welcome to my edition of the Caffeinated Book Reviewer's Sunday Post meme and Tynga's Reviews' Stacking the Shelves meme. Check out what I have been doing this week (and will do next week) and my book haul.    

Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley

Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley
Title: Scott Pilgrim
Author: Bryan Lee O'Malley
Publisher: Oni Press
Length: ~170 pages each
Series: 6 Volumes
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for Discovery: Scott Pilgrim Versus the World movie

Thoughtful Thursday: Number of Characters

Thoughtful Thursday

It is time for Thoughtful Thursday and the bookish questions that pop up while I am reading. Please share your thoughts on the bookish question of the week. I am curious to hear what you have to say! There are no wrong answers. Questions about Thoughtful Thursday or future Thoughtful Thursday posts? Check out my Thoughtful Thursday section. Alright, on to the question!

SF Thought Experiments: Down & Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow & How to Live Safely in a SF Universe by Charles Yu: Review

Down & Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow
Title: Down & Out in the Magic Kingdom
Author: Cory Doctorow
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication Date: December 2003
Length: 208 pages
Series: Stand Alone
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for Discovery: Sword & Laser Book Club

TTT: Top Ten Favorite Movies or TV Shows


Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week bloggers post a top ten list related to a specific theme. This week's theme is Top Ten Favorite Movies or TV Shows.


The Amazing Thing about the Way It Goes by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee: Review



The Amazing Thing about the Way It Goes by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
Title: The Amazing Thing about the Way It Goes
Author: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
Publisher: Andrew McMeels Publishing
Publication Date: March 2014
Length: 224 pages
Series: Stand Alone
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for DiscoveryYarn Harlot website

Sunday Update - 7/13

Sunday Update

Welcome to my edition of the Caffeinated Book Reviewer's Sunday Post meme and Tynga's Reviews' Stacking the Shelves meme. Check out what I have been doing this week (and will do next week) and my book haul.    

The Jedi Doth Return by Ian Doescher: Review

The Jedi Doth Return by Ian Doescher
Title: William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return
Author: Ian Doescher
Publisher: Quirk Books
Publication Date: July 2014
Length: 168 pages
Series: William Shakespeare's Star Wars (#3)
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for Discovery: Review Copy


I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Thoughtful Thursday: Favorite Series Type

Thoughtful Thursday

It is time for Thoughtful Thursday and the bookish questions that pop up while I am reading. Please share your thoughts on the bookish question of the week. I am curious to hear what you have to say! There are no wrong answers. Questions about Thoughtful Thursday or future Thoughtful Thursday posts? Check out my Thoughtful Thursday section. Alright, on to the question!

Half a King by Joe Abercrombie: Review

Half a King by Joe Abercrombie
Title: Half a King
Author: Joe Abercrombie
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication Date: July 2014
Length: 352 pages
Series: Shattered Sea (#1)
Audio or Book: Book
Reason for Discovery: ARC

I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

TTT: Top Ten Books I've Read This Year So Far

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week bloggers post a top ten list related to a specific theme. So I made a mistake and did the wrong TTT. Clearly, I am still a bit sleep deprived from a long drive back from Cape Cod. My post is on the Top Ten Books I've Read This Year So Far. All links lead to GoodReads. 

Shift by Hugh Howey: Audio Book Review

Shift by Hugh Howey
Title: Shift
Author: Hugh Howey (Reader: Tim Gerard Reynolds)
Publisher: Hugh Howey
Publication Date: May 2013
Length: 18 hr 22 min (608 pages)
Series: Silo (#2)
Audio or Book: Audio
Reason for Discovery: Sword & Laser Book Club

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