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The Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop is a story with a rich tapestry of female-led societies, violence, interdependence, mystery, sex, and fantasy. Read the rest of this entry »

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown is a good read. I tried to read the Da Vinci Code; simply couldn’t. It was so boring that I simply couldn’t get into it. Then I read Angels and Demons and was completely STUNNED that it was same author. Angels and Demons was a fun action adventure that was eminently readable. Read the rest of this entry »

Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin was a good read! Read the rest of this entry »

So, part of “getting into” anything is dipping your toe and enjoying and then finding out more about the “landscape”.  Having enjoyed quite a few cigars this year, I decided to venture into actually finding out something about them.  Can you imagine? Read the rest of this entry »

I was SO excited when a friend started a session with several gifts; among them “Beloved Vampire” by Joey W. Hill.

OMG!  She writes the hottest books and scenes.  This is the third book about a world where vampires exist and play.  The first two (The Mark of the Vampire Queen and The Vampire Queen’s Servant) were incredible.  Typically, I don’t really like vampire books.  They are rife with cheesy crap, clichés, and boring superficial reading.  I am NOT a teenager! Read the rest of this entry »

The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos is a mystery novel taking place over 30+ years.  It follows the path of several characters and how the intersect with two dead bodies; it tells the underground tale of oppression, fear and bigotry; and leads the reader on a convoluted path of “justice”. 

This was a good read, not a great one; but MUCH more than something for the plane.  The plot was well developed, intricate, unique, and interesting.  As for the characters . . . while voluminous and one of a kind; they were a little flat.  It was hard to get to know them and really care about them in fewer than 400 pages.

Also, there are book club questions at the end.  I read for PLEASURE and ESCAPISM (same reason I watch movies); I don’t usually enjoy book club sort of books.  Honestly, this is NOT that sort of story; but, I am sure the questions are an attempt to get this to appeal to a different market.  Do not be dissuaded by them.

I am hoping there is a sequel; not all the questions were answered.

Dime Store Magic, by Kelley Armstrong:  This one BARELY makes it to the level of plane reading.  Imagine “Charmed-Lite”.  Really, fluff.  Just engaging enough that you might appear to be reading a book so that the passenger next to you will LEAVE YOU ALONE!

The Tea Rose, by Jennifer Donnelly is a period story about a poor young girl and her journey into adulthood.  It is nothing special . . . just an easy read . . . good enough I will read the next The Winter Rose . . . OK for a wintery weekend or the plane.  Not riveting, acceptable though.

Another book that sled was assigned for basic reading is Master/slave Relations: Handbook of Theory and Practice by Robert J. Rubel, PhD. I was lucky enough to get a copy with a Foreword by Jay Wiseman, PhD. sled and I had an opportunity to spend some time with Jay while he was in Atlanta recently (and we look forward to seeing him in October at DomCon Atlanta; sled is also an attorney (District Attorney); so they had lots to talk about, theory, practice, and reality.

This is another good foundational book for beginning a journey into BDSM or D/s. It offers basic insight, structure, and footing for an entrance into the “lifestyle”. Additionally, it is good for a more experienced person as a reminder.