All Consuming : mysie

So very worth consuming (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 01:01:27 GMT

by Air

In my top ten favorites, Moon Safari is a dreamy and sensual wonderland. Chill in a quiet place, curl up with a cat or a book, make out or make-love. It makes a divine soundtrack to both the mundane or special occassion.

A story about "Speak for Yourself"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:57:26 GMT

Speak for Yourself

by Imogen Heap

I’ve come across vocalists whose singing can send goosebumps down my spine and/or induce tears. I can’t recall someone’s voice ever just making me feel happy. A beautiful, sensual, quiet yet boppy way to lighten your soul. Enjoy!

A story about "Mrs. Murphy's Marvelous Mansion"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:51:44 GMT

Mrs. Murphy's Marvelous Mansion

by Emma Perry Roberts

This book is a sumptuous delight for the eyes, and the heart as well. Rob’s drawings are intricate, whimsical, and delightful. Mrs. Murphy is quite a character that everyone is going to wish would live on their street.

Worth consuming (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:46:51 GMT

Traitor to the Blood: A Novel of the Noble Dead

by Barb Hendee

I have to admit, I found the first novel in this series, Dhampir, a little ho-hum. I picked up the next 2 books anyway, and churned through them in record time. There is just so much more to them, with better plot, better mythology, and better character development. I believe what disappointed me the most about the first book was a lack of connection to the characters. Within the first chapter of the 2nd in the series, I suddenly cared. Each book has gotten better, with this one the darkest emotionally so far. Can’t wait for what comes next!

A story about "The Best of INXS"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 17:13:41 GMT

The Best of INXS

by INXS

Finally, a collection that has all my favorite INXS songs. Except Mediate. Grr. But the song-order is really pissing me off. Would it be that hard to put them in chronological order???

A story about "Courting Midnight (Berkley Sensation)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 06:20:00 GMT

Courting Midnight (Berkley Sensation)

by Emma Holly

My husband and I have joked about this painfully-bad cover. We agree the man looks like Brad Pitt. A very confused, constipated Brad Pitt! However, the pages inside live up to the high standard set by Emma Holly’s past works. She has this knack of creating characters that I don’t so much care for in the beginning, and makes me care about them. All the hot sex helps too!

A story about "Vol. 2, Release"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 04:55:27 GMT

Vol. 2, Release

by Afro Celt Sound System

ACSS had this amazing song, Release, on the Stigmata soundtrack, and I was hooked. I miss my African dance with drumming class.

A story about "Improper English"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 05:53:51 GMT

Improper English

by Katie Macalister

Another winner by Katie. In fact, this may be her best one.

A story about "On And On"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 05:52:23 GMT

On And On

by Jack Johnson

jack johnson is a miracle.

A story about "House of Flying Daggers"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Sun, 12 Jun 2005 23:43:27 GMT

House of Flying Daggers

by Yimou Zhang

the peony pavilian was awe inspiring, but those fall foliage shots at the end were heartachingly gorgeous. what a beautiful film.

A story about "The Triplets of Belleville"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Sun, 12 Jun 2005 23:40:07 GMT

The Triplets of Belleville

by Sylvain Chomet

I read somewhere that someone found this movie charming. Not a word I’ve ever thought I’d use to describe a movie, but it is a very apt description.

A story about "Elephant"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 04:31:16 GMT

Elephant

by The White Stripes

again and again, this gets into my playlist and I just can’t seem to move onto anything else for days. i love this fucking album.

A story about "The Demon's Daughter (Berkley Sensation)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 04:29:25 GMT

The Demon's Daughter (Berkley Sensation)

by Emma Holly

Her characters seem overly driven by their sexual urges above all else, but would you really want it any other way in an erotic work? I had no idea EH had written Sci-Fi erotic fiction, for which I have a major soft spot. Combine EH’s intensely erotic scenes and sci-fi, and this could be a match made in Mysie heaven.

A story about "The Other Woman"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 04:25:13 GMT

The Other Woman

by Jane Green

i am officially sick of jane green. i can’t believe this is the same woman who wrote jemima j. since that book, her books have followed a familiar formula: girl gets boy, girl suffers devestation, girl finds happiness in the end. i can take a few beatings to get through a good story. but i’m sick to death of wanting to commit suicide in sympathy with the women in these books. enough with the devestation already. lighten up just a wee bit, can ya?

A story about "Hotel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:54:29 GMT

Hotel

by Moby

I love this album. It’s bookended by probably my 2 favorite tracks, “Hotel Intro” and “35 Minutes”. In between, every song is wonderful, although the woman he found for this album to accompany him on some tracks really grates on my nerves.

A story about "Demon Days"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:48:55 GMT

Demon Days

by Gorillaz

“Feel Good Inc.” and “All Alone” are so catchy, I’m sure I’m driving my husband nuts with the repeats. Most of the rest of the album just drags tediously however. I admit I actually like the track “Fire Coming Out of the Monkey’s Head”, but it’s not an actual song. Hmph. I was so hoping for another album I could listen to straight through and enjoy every single track until I ran it into the ground. sigh

A story about "Beyond Innocence"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:42:43 GMT

Beyond Innocence

by Emma Holly

Emma Holly is a very erotic writer, but her fondness for bondage and domination distresses me at times. Once I got through the lead-up to it, the actual bondage was quite tolerable and even enjoyable. All other erotic encounters were just delicious. The characters started reminding me of Jane Eyre at the end, and I wanted to thump them all soundly on the back of the head for awhile, but everything wrapped nicely. Of course – it is a romance novel afterall.

A story about "The Other Woman"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:38:15 GMT

The Other Woman

by Jane Green

I am enjoying and hating this at the same time. Ellie is sympathetic, but her refusal to stand up to her monster-in-law AT ALL is driving me nuts. At the half-way point the wedding has happened and wrapped nicely, and I’m tempted to put the book down and pretend that’s how it ended. But I just can’t. Knowing JG, the book will see Ellie grow some kind of spine and I’m looking forward to it. But also knowing JG, some kind of horrific catastrphe is coming first, and I am so not looking forward to that.

A story about "Dead as a Doornail (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Bk. 5)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:35:17 GMT

Dead as a Doornail (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Bk. 5)

by Charlaine Harris

I liked the story, but I am frustrated with Sookie’s expanding love life. Everyone is interested in her, but she can’t seem to actually reciprocate with anyone for more than a second. Most frustrating was paying hardback full-price for such a tiny book.

A story about "Radiant"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:10:19 GMT

Radiant

by James Alan Gardner

I forgot how much I love JAG’s books. His characters are always so interesting and enjoyable. I believe each book has been from a different person’s point of view. Which can be frustrating when you’re as infatuated with the character Festina Ramos as I am. But she still has her place in most of the books, especially this one.

So definitely satisfying in that respect, and in others. There was some frustration with the characters not seeing the obvious in front of them and puzzling about it for so much of the book. But for the most part the plot was interesting and engaging. I could barely put the book down, afterall.

And finally, finally, we get some insight into this whole game the League of Peoples has set Festina into. As the book-flap says, this most likely is JAG's best book so far. Very, very satisfying.

A story about "Vamped : A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (mysie) — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:10:19 GMT

Vamped : A Novel

by David Sosnowski

Very enjoyable, once the mess of the first 3 or 4 chapters has been gotten through. Not that they’re not enjoyable, but the moving from past to present is very jerky. Sometimes you’re only in the present for a sentence or two and then JERK, you’re in the past again. After that, much smoother sailing. A fun book. A vampire book with heart. Go figure.