Tag Archives: Neil Gaiman

Stardust Read-Along, Part 1

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

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

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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The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Wow this review is quite late. I have a backlog of about six books that I need to review. Ooops. Anyhoos, I didn’t want to skip my review of The Graveyard Book since I thoroughly enjoyed this fantasy novel. Last month, I … Continue reading →

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The Graveyard Book Discussion, Part 2

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Back to Neil Gaiman folks. Last week the group discussed the first three chapters. This week we read Chapters 4-6. Please note that there may be spoilers in this post. This is my second novel my Gaiman. Many of you … Continue reading →

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A Graveyard Event

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

Where does the time go? When I signed up last month for Carl’s group read of The Graveyard Book I knew on October 10th he planned on holding an event in conjunction with the group read. He wanted us to … Continue reading →

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The Graveyard Book Discussion, Part 1

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife. This opening line from The Graveyard Book hooked me right away. I had a feeling after participating in Carl’s group read of Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere that I would … Continue reading →

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Neverwhere Group Read, Part 1

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

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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Shakespeare and Reading Goals

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Last week I asked all of you which play by Shakespeare I should read this summer.  And the winner is Macbeth.  I’m really excited to read this one since so many of you said that you loved it.  Thanks for … Continue reading →

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