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  Book review: The Spellman Files, Lisa Lutz

  11.30.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  

  I am not sure how i felt about this book.

  This statement is not a reflection of how i felt about the novel as much as the fact that i was suckered into reading book one of a series.  as a standalone book, i enjoyed it. as a series, i think i would rather step on a nail. there are 4 more books..

  This is not to say that i did not enjoy The Spellman Files. I did enjoy it, i would recommend it to others. Four more novels (with likely more on the way) that is quite an investment of time to move forward into something i found enjoyable, but not stellar. yet, i already know the characters, i know their personalities and quirks. it seems natural to move to the next in the list.

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  The Spellman Files revolves around a screwed up family of the same… Read the rest

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  Laurie Notaro, The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death

  10.04.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Author:
  Laurie Notaro – http://www.myspace.com/idiotgirls

  Full Title:
  The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death: Reflections on Revenge, Germophobia, and Laser Hair Removal

  

  I really love me some Notaro. I had never heard of her a year ago, then suddenly she dropped onto my lap with a fantastic and utterly hilarious tale about her obsession with the Sims. Months later, Laurie saved my life in a dangerous situation. [more info here: not for the meek]

  Jennifer was excited for the release of flaming tantrum. She had it marked on her calendar, sported a small sad little smile when they pushed back the release a couple weeks, updated her calendar, and moved into anticipation mode all over again.

  I actually feel like I read this book twice. After it was released, Jenn and I were at the PacNW competition to Denny’s,… Read the rest

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