Tag Archives: Fantasy Novels

Stardust Read-Along, Part 1

Posted on April 10, 2013 by TBM

I am extremely happy to be taking part in this group read. Last year Carl hosted two group reads of Neil Gaiman books: Neverwhere and The Graveyard Book. Before these events I had never picked up one of his book, … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time

Posted on March 21, 2013 by TBM

I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. This year is flying by, just like all the rest. Carl is once again hosting his Once Upon a Time Challenge. Spring has officially sprung according to the calendar in the … Continue reading →

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Eldest by Christopher Paolini

Posted on May 30, 2012 by TBM

Last year I read Eragon, by Christopher Paolini, for Carl’s Once Upon a Time Challenge.  So it seemed fitting to read the sequel for this year’s challenge.  When I completed Eragon at first I wasn’t sold on the series.  I … Continue reading →

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Neverwhere Group Read, Part 1

Posted on May 22, 2012 by TBM

Hello!  Many people have told me recently how much they love Neil Gaiman.  When Carl mentioned that he wanted to host a group read of Neverwhere for Once Upon a Time I signed up.  I was supposed to put up … Continue reading →

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Mistborn Group Read, Part 5

Posted on May 8, 2012 by TBM

This is the last discussion of Mistborn: The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson.  The group read has been hosted by Carl.  Before I get to my answers I would like to thank everyone.  This has been an exciting novel and it … Continue reading →

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Mistborn Group Read, Part 4

Posted on May 2, 2012 by TBM

Yes!  It is time to discuss the next section of Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson.  For the past several weeks we have been reading and talking about this novel and it just keeps getting better and better.  I … Continue reading →

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Peter Pan

Posted on April 27, 2012 by TBM

J. M. Barrie was a Scottish dramatist and writer.   When he was a young man he wanted to be a writer, however his family was against it and wanted him to pursue something more serious, such as the ministry.  … Continue reading →

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Mistborn Groupread, Part 3

Posted on April 25, 2012 by TBM

It is Wednesday folks and that means it is time for the third discussion on Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson.  This group read is led by Carl and Grace has been kind enough to provide the questions for … Continue reading →

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Mistborn Group Read, Part 2

Posted on April 18, 2012 by TBM

Welcome to the second discussion of Mistborn: The Final Empire, by Brandon Sanderson.  Carl at Stainless Steel Dropping is hosting this group read.  This week I had the privilege of providing the questions for the group.  Please note that there … Continue reading →

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Mistborn: The Final Empire Group Read, Part 1

Posted on April 11, 2012 by TBM

“What if the hero of prophecy fails? What kind of world results when the Dark Lord is in charge? The answer will be found in the Mistborn Trilogy, a saga of surprises and magical martial-arts action that begins in Mistborn.” “For … Continue reading →

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