Royal Assassin Information

Here is a little information on the author:

Robin Hobb's website

A Game of Thrones Information

Game of Thrones wiki

Making of Game of Thrones (tv series)

George RR Martin's website

Westeros (fansite)

Westeros map

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? Information

So, there isn't any deep discussion on this book that I could immediately find on Google. Therefore, I give you an audio clip of the book and a promotional ad. :)

Information on The Imperfectionists

Here is information on The Imperfectionists:

Sunday Book Review
author's website
New Yorker Book Club

Information on Cirque du Freak

I didn't find too much info on the series on the internet; however, I did find a wiki! :) Enjoy

Cirque du Freak wiki

Hyperion Information

Here is some information on Hyperion:

More Info on the Parasol Protectorate

Fun & Games with the Parasol Protectorate

Soulless Paper Doll

Other People's Reviews of Poison Study

Here is the Vaginal Fantasy book club episode discussing Poison Study...

Information on The Magician King

Information on The Magician King...

Sunday Book Review
NPR Review

Interpretations & Information on The Assassin's Apprentice

More information on The Assassin's Apprentice and Robin Hobb...

Interpretations of Bonk!

Here are some links to information about Bonk!

Sunday Book Review

Mary Roach: 10 Things You Didn't Know about Orgasm

Interpretations & More Information on The Magicians

Here is some information on The Magicians

Christopher Plover's website
Fillory fansite
Brakebills College
A Brief Guide to the Hidden Allusions in The Magicians

Girl with the Pearl Earring Interpretations

The reviews of Tracy Chevalier's Girl with the Pearl Earring were very interesting. Most wrote that they enjoyed the beautiful descriptions of the town and the ongoings of the house. I wholeheartedly agree; I really enjoyed the descriptions I could really see what was happening at almost every moment. The one thing with which I did disagree was in regards to the ending. Many reviewers like the "twist" ending; I feel this wasn't a twist in any sort of way. I feel it did not really add anything to the story and did not seem to be in the character of the painter. It seemed all rather sentimental hogwash for no real reason. In fact, I cannot believe the reviewers seemed to ignore the fact that this is a story about a woman who has the possibility to do great things but settles completely and full.

Dry Interpretations

The reviews of Dry by Augusten Burroughs are a mixed bag. Half enjoy the book and the other half feel uncomfortable reading it. They felt Burroughs should have read a funnier book about alcoholism. Honestly, I feel the tone and story were fitting considering the subject matter of Running with Scissors. Did these reviewers honestly think that Burroughs was going to have a funny early adulthood? Did they think Burroughs was honestly happy as a child? I will admit that the book tied up too nicely but I still enjoyed it.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Interpretations

All the reviews of Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time are in consensus. They all love the book. They found it a fascinating tale especially since it was told through the eyes of a body with Asperger's Syndrome. Apparently, Haddon used to work with people with Asperger's and that is where his knowledge comes from. This made me feel better about the portrayal of Christopher. There really isn't much to say since everyone loved the book. Oh, Haddon primarily write children's book, so it was weird for the publisher to market it for both kids and adults, but it worked out well for the publisher.

The Country of the Pointed Firs Interpretations

Not much seems to be written on Sarah Orne Jewett's The Country of the Pointed Firs. All the reviewers praise the pretty and relaxing language. One reviewer mentioned that the stories used to be read over the radio. It would be nice to listen to the stories aloud.

Dreaming in Cuban Interpretations

Most reviews of Dreaming in Cuban agree with my own ideas. The book was neat in that Cristina Garcia mixes letters and narration together and goes back and forth in time. One reviewer particularly disliked this format but everyone else thought it was fabulous and innovative.

Running with Scissors Interpretations

The reviews of Burrough's Running with Scissors are very interesting for two reasons. First, many of them make comments about points in the book but are completely inaccurate. They refer to one man having an incestual relationship, but he was just having sex with a girl for whom he was her guardian, he was not her blood relative (not that this is an ethical thing to do). Second, like me, most reviewers did not know really what to say about the book. Some wrote it got slow at points, but most just said the book is really funny and sad all at the same time. A few wrote that this book gets at the heart of the 1970s for the middle class but I feel a lot of what happens could happen today still. I think I left the book the same way the reviewers left it: shocked and sad but laughing the whole way.

Barrel Fever Interpretations

All the critics loved Barrel Fever except for one. I guess she didn't like his humor. Since this was one of his first pieces of published work, everyone said they have high hopes for him. They were right to think so. Many remarked that his later full length novels had problems and after reading this group of short stories, I agree. Sedaris is a short story writer.

Freakonomics Interpretations

It appears that reviewers feel the same way I do about Levitt and Dubner's Freakonomics. There is a lot of interesting information but no real substance. It is fun but gives no suggestion to the audience about what should be done with the information.