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It’s got everything: twins, domestic terrorism, pie, and a Madame DeFarge puppet

November 17, 2014 by scootsa1000 6 Comments

I didn’t have much hope for this one. I mean, the big tagline on the cover is that it is written by the author of “The Jane Austen Book Club,” which of course I read, and I really despised. But the title kept drawing me back. And then the stellar reviews from my trusted Cannonballers. And the nomination for the Booker prize. I couldn’t say no to this one. This wonderful story is a tale about siblings and family. About science and psychology. About nature and nurture. […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: #CBR6, Jane Austen Book Club, karen joy fowler, Scootsa1000, We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves

Nick Offerman is just like Ron Swanson in all the right ways.

November 16, 2014 by Robyn Robotron 2 Comments

And for reference, I’m your typical Commie-Liberal-Feminist.  But, even if you’re not, you’ll probably love him anyway. (Side Note- I’m kinda weirded it out that no one posted anything since my last post from yesterday.  Is it always like this towards the end?)

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Non-Fiction Tagged With: #CBR6, #memoir, autobiography, Nick Offerman, non fiction, Paddle Your Own Canoe, Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living, Robyn Robotron

The Hunger Games meets Cube

November 16, 2014 by Robyn Robotron Leave a Comment

While my interest was vaguely piqued by the movie trailer, I probably wouldn’t have picked this up if I hadn’t been at LAX waiting for a flight.  It was alright, though.

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: #CBR6, Dystopian, fantasy, Fiction, James Dashner, Robyn Robotron, The Maze Runner

What, no mention of his bodkin?

November 15, 2014 by Robyn Robotron Leave a Comment

Neil Gaiman writing about Norse mythology?  No way, not him.

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: #CBR6, fantasy, Fiction, Neil Gaiman, Odd and the Frost Giants, Robyn Robotron

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