Book News and Reviews

If it were my birthday today (and it is) this is the list of books I would ask for:
- Burn by James Patrick Kelly
- The Living Dead – an anthology featuring Joe Hill, Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin and more
- Zombie Haiku: Good Poetry For Your…Brains by Ryan Mecum
- Locke and Key [...]

I just re-watched Shaun of the Dead and I thought, with all the Twilight – New Moon excitement, we should turn our attention to another undead issue. That’s right people, zombies.
So, in honor of the undead becoming so interesting to this crazy world of ours – I want to dedicate a post to interesting and [...]

Here is the next on my list of gift suggestions for the upcoming holidays.
Fantasy
For those friends and family members who would be more at home digging around in a dragon’s cave, these are my recommended reads:
- Hogfather or any other books by Terry Pratchett
I reviewed the Hogfather in a previous post.  This is a perfect book [...]

How cool is this? Our old friend Terry Pratchett is now Sir Terry Pratchett! He’s been knighted! Check out what he had to say about being knighted here.
I, for one, think the creator of Discworld deserves it. I just hope Sir Pratchett has many more happy, memorable years ahead of him to enjoy [...]

 Author: Terry Pratchett
Book: Making Money
Genre: Fantasy
Julia Rating: 10
Comments: Making Money is the next installment of Moist Von Lipwig’s adventures into government. You may recall Moist from my very recent post about the book Going Postal by Terry Pratchett.  In Making Money, Moist has been Postmaster General for a year and is frankly, bored.  The Patrician [...]

Book: Going Postal
Author: Terry Pratchett
Genre: Fantasy
Julia Rating: 10
Comments: The first Pratchett book (that I know of) with the character Moist Von Lipwig – confidence trickster extraordinaire.  It begins with the ending of his life as a confidence trickster and forger.  Moist undertook the name of Albert Spangler to dupe people, and he is to be [...]

After David’s comment, I found out some information regarding Terry Pratchett’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. He’s written a letter to fans. I think I can say for everyone that we wish him the best. I hope he has many happy years ahead!

Book: Good Omens
Authors: Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Genre: Fantasy
Julia Rating: 10
Comments:  This is the book that got me into Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett – both of whom I am slightly obsessed with now. 
“Well,” you say, “she must have read that book a long time ago, why review it now?”
Because I’ve reread it, that’s why.
Anyway, [...]

Book: Hogfather 
Author: Terry Pratchett
Genre: Fantasy
Julia Rating: 10
Comments: Something sinister is afoot in Discworld.  The stockings are hung, the cookies and apples are laid out, children are sleeping, visions of sugarplums are dancing… but where is the Hogfather?  And who is that gaunt man in his place?  Could it be… Death?  Is that why he’s accompanied [...]

Book: Night Watch

Author: Terry Pratchett
Genre: Fantasy
Julia Rating: 10
Comments: This is a great Discword book. Sam Vimes (Commander of the city watch) is one of my favorite Terry Pratchett characters and I think this book is a great one for those who are just starting to read about Discworld, as well as for those who [...]