For those who might be interested, I’ve started yet another weblog, this time devoted to gaming. I doubt I’ll end up posting as often as people like Jack or Arref, but hopefully I’ll keep up a steady flow of content.
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The Curse of Chalion [4.5/5]
by Lois McMaster Bujold
(HarperTorch, a division of HarperCollins, Oct 2002)
Making a decided departure from her well-known Vorkosigan saga, Bujold delivers a fantasy novel full of intrigue. Cazaril, betrayed and crippled, thinking to throw himself upon the mercy of his former employer, instead finds himself appointed as the tutor to the sister [...]
Even though we were exhausted by the return trip from ACN, there was no question about whether we’d be attending the Shindell concert last night at The Iron Horse. Though we anticipated a short set as there was previously another scheduled for later that evening, we were instead treated to a longer show. Even better, [...]
Swords of Haven: Hawk & Fisher [2/5]
by Simon R. Green
(Roc Books, a division of Penguin Putnam, July 1999)
This is an omnibus volume containing the first three novels in a series about two city guards in the gritty fantasy city of Haven. A husband and wife team, Hawk and Fisher, work the streets fighting crime. In [...]
Look to Windward by Iain M. Banks [4/5]
I had been wanting to read one of Iain M. Banks‘ novels for some time, mainly because of his excellent reputation, so when this one was touted as being accessible to newcomers to his work, I decided to get it. Some of his fans apparently believe that [...]
Ombria in Shadow [4.5/5]
by Patricia A. McKillip
(Ace Books, a division of Penguin Putnam, trade Feb 2003)
I finished reading this a couple weeks ago, and have not yet had time to sit down and compose a review. A short synopsis: In a fantastic city, now in decline, the death of its reigning prince sets a political [...]
Despite my best intentions, I’ve been somewhat remiss about posting to this blog lately. I haven’t posted about seeing Lunasa live, or hearing their new CD, haven’t posted my opinion of the new album from Over the Rhine, haven’t posted about seeing Spirited Away or finally seeing A Beautiful Mind, and haven’t yet posted [...]
