Gene Wolfe is considered one of science-fiction's greatest living writers. His Solar Cycle Series(Book of the New Sun, Book of the Long Sun, & Book of the Short Sun) are recognized as modern classics and one of the best series ever written in the genre. Also, he...
Book Review 35: The Unspeakable by Tessa Stockton
by MHill | Feb 4, 2013 | 2013 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
My first review of the new year is from a new novelist I had not read before. I enjoy discovering new authors and trying out someone outside of the mainstream of contemporary fiction is one of the great pleasures of reading fiction. The Unspeakable by Tessa Stockton...
Book Review 34: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
by MHill | Jan 14, 2013 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Books
Have you ever read a book that you knew instantly you should have read years ago? I knew it after reading the first chapter of The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. I was working at a mom-and-pop bookstore in Santa Fe, NM in 1996 when this novel was published. I...
Wisdom of Kammbia 3.12: Marion’s 2012 Book Reviews Year In Review
by MHill | Dec 29, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
The end of 2012 has come and the world didn't end...those Mayans! LOL! Anyway, I've decided to create my own list of the books I've read and reviewed for the blog in 2012. I had a good year reading and looking forward to fulfilling my reading resolution in 2013....
Wisdom of Kammbia 3.11: Marion’s Bakers Dozen of Reviews for 2013
by MHill | Dec 19, 2012 | 2013 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
We have come to the end of an another year. I have read a lot of books and reviewed quite a few for the blog in 2012. However, I will post an end of the year review on those books in a few days. Moreover, I'm lining up my books to read and review for the blog for...
Book Review 33: The Child Goddess by Louise Marley
by MHill | Dec 11, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
Can you judge a book by its cover? Well, this old adage was put to the test by me in reading The Child Goddess by Louise Marley. I was perusing at our local used bookstore here in San Antonio and made it to the science-fiction section to see this striking cover of a...
Book Review 32: Daughter of Light by Morgan L. Busse
by MHill | Nov 3, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
Every so often, you will get a book that takes awhile for you read for no apparent reason. Work schedule gets a little longer, family obligations eats up more of your time, and distractions from like getting sick or car problems will keep you from giving your full...
Book Review 31: Cover Her Face by P.D. James
by MHill | Sep 29, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Adam Dalgliesh Novels, Book Reviews
After reading and reviewing White Butterfly by Walter Mosley recently, I've gained a new appreciation and affinity for the mystery novel. As a result, I've decided I will read an entire mystery series over the next year and post the reviews on the blog. I chose P.D....
Book Review 30: Junior by Ray Donley
by MHill | Sep 15, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews
"Junior, I did not know if the tape would be helpful, but you can never have enough good information. I did not trust Fairman, in part because I never trust men who marry rich women, particularly if they use their spouse's money to fund their political amibitions....
Book Review 29: Tracks by Louise Erdrich
by MHill | Sep 8, 2012 | 2012 Book Reviews, Book Reviews, Marion's Favorite Duologies
I wrote in my last review, White Butterfly by Walter Mosley, that the next couple of books I reviewed would be from authors I've been wanting to read for a long time. Next up: Tracks by Louise Erdrich For many years, I've been wanting to read Louise Erdrich. I had...