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The Alchemist's Daughter
The Alchemist's Daughter
Author: Katharine Mcmahon
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 10
Review Date: 11/27/2013


Interesting characters and situation. Sucked me right in and I didn't see the plot twist coming.


Angelica (Samaria, Bk 4)
Angelica (Samaria, Bk 4)
Author: Sharon Shinn
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 71
Review Date: 11/29/2006


A little too heavy on the religious aspect and the reasons the two main characters don't get along but otherwise enjoyable. I liked her book Angel Seeker better


Aztec (Aztec, Bk 1)
Aztec (Aztec, Bk 1)
Author: Gary Jennings
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 60
Review Date: 12/29/2008
Helpful Score: 1


Excellent, realistic and ambitious. Loved every minute of it but not for the squeamish as it has realistic descriptions of human sacrifice.


Being Emily
Being Emily
Author: Rachel Gold
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 6/27/2012


Extraordinary, readers of all ages will find Emily a most sympathetic character. An important book that has a permanent place in my collection!


Blood Bound (Mercy Thompson, Bk 2)
Blood Bound (Mercy Thompson, Bk 2)
Author: Patricia Briggs
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
 904
Review Date: 12/29/2008


Great, fun sequel to Moon Called


The Catch Trap
The Catch Trap
Author: Marion Zimmer Bradley
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 14
Review Date: 11/29/2006


It was an interesting book, a good example of her style at the time of writing. Sometimes the characterizations seemed a little flat to me but overall I enjoyed it.


The Companions
The Companions
Author: Sheri S. Tepper
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 50
Review Date: 4/9/2007


Wow, another fabulous, unique read by Tepper!


The Complete Ivory : Includes Gate of Ivory; Two-Bit Heroes,  Guilt Edged Ivory
Review Date: 7/16/2007
Helpful Score: 1


Fun series written in 1st person. Interesting characters, good in depth alien cultures, I really enjoyed this book. I hope the author writes more soon.


Days of the Dead (Benjamin January, Bk 7)
Days of the Dead (Benjamin January, Bk 7)
Author: Barbara Hambly
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 32
Review Date: 4/12/2007


Hambly has a unique talent of being able to transport the reader to the time and place of her choosing. Well written plot, believable characters and a story that flows well.


Dead Cert
Dead Cert
Author: Dick Francis
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 38
Review Date: 12/5/2006


Excellent, Francis at his best


The Forge of God (Forge of God, Bk 1)
The Forge of God (Forge of God, Bk 1)
Author: Greg Bear
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 29
Review Date: 11/29/2006


Very well written, accurate science and quite riveting plot


Grass For His Pillow Episode 1 : Lord Fujiwara's Treasures (Tales of the Otori)
Review Date: 12/29/2008


Awesome!


Grey is the Colour
Grey is the Colour
Author: Irina Ratushinskaya
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 6/8/2007


One of the most inspiring important books I've ever read! Definitely on my top 10 list of all time favorites.


Horses Never Lie: The Heart of Passive Leadership
Horses Never Lie: The Heart of Passive Leadership
Author: Mark Rashid
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 10
Review Date: 10/28/2009
Helpful Score: 1


Fabulous book from a real horseman. Funny self deprecating humor makes this an easy read but it's packed full of good info as well


Parable of the Talents (Parable, Bk 2)
Parable of the Talents (Parable, Bk 2)
Author: Octavia E. Butler
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 28
Review Date: 9/12/2007


Truly an amazing work and one that seems to echo some current themes in today's society despite being written nearly 10 yrs ago.


Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Review Date: 5/8/2007


Very useful


Quozl
Quozl
Author: Alan Dean Foster
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 46
Review Date: 11/29/2006


Good fun!


Santa Olivia (Santa Olivia, Bk 1)
Santa Olivia (Santa Olivia, Bk 1)
Author: Jacqueline Carey
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 81
Review Date: 8/5/2009
Helpful Score: 1


Another awesome novel from Carey and one in a completely different style than her fantasy novels. Hard to put down!


The Secret City: A Novel
The Secret City: A Novel
Author: Carol Emshwiller
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 9/22/2009


Awesome take on human alien interactions. Not what I expected and not your usual fare. Thoughtful and compelling, I had a hard time putting it down.


The Speed of Dark
The Speed of Dark
Author: Elizabeth Moon
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 37
Review Date: 8/9/2007


Amazing book, impossible to put down.


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