An ordinary man can... surround himself with two thousand books... and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is possible to be happy. ~Augustine Birrell
Sunday, August 31, 2008
New Releases 9/02
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Gustav and Duma Key Update
Plans for the Weekend
Friday, August 29, 2008
Looking for Something New?
Thursday, August 28, 2008
You'll want to start this one now!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Another Movie Post
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Everyone's Favorite Serial Killer is Back!
Monday, August 25, 2008
It's The End Of The World As We Know It
Sunday, August 24, 2008
New Releases 8/26
Saturday, August 23, 2008
And another weirdo!
Friday, August 22, 2008
An Odd Bird
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Another Apocalypse Wow Title!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
We all hope it won't come to this!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
It's a bleak, bleak future!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Another Boulder Blog
Sunday, August 17, 2008
New Releases 8/19
Saturday, August 16, 2008
I know it's based on a book but...
Friday, August 15, 2008
Thanks for the nightmares Greg Mclean! A movie blog.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
So Fashion Forward!
Busy, Busy, Busy
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Agh! I forgot to post!
Monday, August 11, 2008
A Colorado Restaurant Review
Curiouser and Curiouser
Sunday, August 10, 2008
New Releases 8/12
Saturday, August 9, 2008
So very late in the day!
Needless to say I did not get all of my reading done today. As you all know, I am taking a break from review books just long enough to finish reading the Twilight saga. I'm about halfway through the fourth tome and am really enjoying it.
Friday, August 8, 2008
A Bonus!
New York City, 1972—A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm read by a fortune-teller. The woman warns Cat of danger. Then an antiques dealer approaches Cat with a mysterious offer: He has an anonymous client who is trying to collect the pieces of an ancient chess service, purported to be in Algeria. If Cat can bring the pieces back, there will be a generous reward.
The South of France, 1790—Mireille de Remy and her cousin Valentine are young novices at the fortresslike Montglane Abbey. With France aflame in revolution, the two girls burn to rebel against constricted convent life—and their means of escape is at hand. Buried deep within the abbey are pieces of the Montglane Chess Service, once owned by Charlemagne. Whoever reassembles the pieces can play a game of unlimited power. But to keep the Game a secret from those who would abuse it, the two young women must scatter the pieces throughout the world. . . .
The Eight was originally published in 1988. In October, Random House will be releasing Neville's long awaited sequel, The Fire, and to get readers ready they have made The Eight available for download online (for free) until 8/18.
The crazy popularity of Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code proves that readers really love thrillers that involve history and puzzles and The Eight is one of the first. This is a great opportunity for anyone who hasn't read The Eight to finally do so. I've bumped my copy up to the top of my list and will keep you guys posted. I hope you all take advantage of the freebie, even if it's just to read enough to decide if you want to run out and buy the physical one! Remember the download is only available until 8/18 so hit the link above and visit Katherine Neville's page for your chance to read The Eight for free.