All Consuming : SassyBlonde

A story about "The Nanny Diaries: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:55 GMT

by Emma McLaughlin

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, especially the introduction, right up until the ending. It ended a little too abruptly and left me very dissatisfied, which I guess maybe was the point? At any rate, I highly recommend it to anyone who has ever had a job dealing with other people’s children.

A story about "The Fabulous Girl's Guide to Decorum"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:55 GMT

The Fabulous Girl's Guide to Decorum

by Kim Izzo

Any book with advice about how to deal with office affairs with the boss on his desk after the fact has got to be read, if only for comedic value. And beyond that, there are some really great fashion and etiquette tips as well.

A story about "The Eye of the World : Book One of 'The Wheel of Time' (Wheel of Time)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:53 GMT

The Eye of the World : Book One of 'The Wheel of Time' (Wheel of Time)

by Robert Jordan

Another pillar of recent sci-fi history. Jordan’s Wheel of Time series is likely to take thirteen ages to complete at this point.

A story about "Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, Book 1)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:53 GMT

Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, Book 1)

by Terry Goodkind

The beginning of Goodkind’s blockbuster Sword of Truth series, which just keeps expanding wiht no end in sight.

A story about "Mad Ship (The Liveship Traders, Book 2)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:52 GMT

Mad Ship (The Liveship Traders, Book 2)

by Robin Hobb

Nice read, but still slow, like the first book. Even better development of ideas though.

A story about "Ship of Magic (The Liveship Traders, Book 1)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:52 GMT

Ship of Magic (The Liveship Traders, Book 1)

by Robin Hobb

Not a terrible book, and I’m hooked on the trilogy, but it took FOREVER to get going. A worthwhile read though. Nice ideas and characterizations for the most part.

A story about "Secrets of Style: InStyle's Complete Guide to Dressing Your Best Every Day"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:52 GMT

Secrets of Style: InStyle's Complete Guide to Dressing Your Best Every Day

by The Editors of InStyle

Every girl needs a book like this!

A story about "Redwall (Redwall, Book 1)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:52 GMT

Redwall (Redwall, Book 1)

by Brian Jacques

Quite a nice read—I don’t know why I never read this when I ws younger.

A story about "Blood Canticle (The Vampire Chronicles)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:51 GMT

Blood Canticle (The Vampire Chronicles)

by Anne Rice

Lestat seems to be devolving a little—his voice gets a little annoying at times, but I still can’t put it down!!

A story about "Neverwhere"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:51 GMT

Neverwhere

by Neil Gaiman

I enjoyed this book, but it didn’t seem really complete at the end. I like Neil Gaiman’s work but he always seems to leave way too many loose ends for my comfort.

A story about "American Gods"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:51 GMT

American Gods

by Neil Gaiman

A very good book, with vivid and sometimes really disturbing imagery (kitten in the closet… eeew). Good references to myth and legend, although it was a little spare for me. Good read though.

A story about "Flatland : A Romance of Many Dimensions (Dover Thrift Editions)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:51 GMT

Flatland : A Romance of Many Dimensions (Dover Thrift Editions)

by Edwin A. Abbott

A really great illustration of how hard it could/can be for the human mind to comprehend the 11 dimensions of string theory.

A story about "The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory"

nobody@allconsuming.net (SassyBlonde) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 04:22:51 GMT

The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

by Brian Greene

All right, gonna keep a big glass of mental water nearby to help digest this baby…

A story about "Naked Empire (Sword of Truth, Book 8)"