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Books: re-reading

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Tomas

Today will be a lighter post that’ll look into what makes me consider re-reading a book I’ve already read instead of reading something new. I have brifly touched this topic a couple of years ago, I believe, but I’ll try to look at it from a bit different angle.

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Book review: Strange medicine

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Tomas

In today’s post, I’ll share my thoughts about the final book in Jim Stein’s trilogy.

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Book review: Strange Omens

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Tomas

After three years since I read book one (review), I’ve returned to Jim Stein’s post-apocalyptic urban fantasy based on native north-American lore.

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Storytelling: parent-child relationships

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Tomas

One of my favorite topics in stories is the exploration of parent-child relationships. In this post, I’ll look at some common aspects, the reasons why I like those topics, and theirs +/-.

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Book review: Embers of Illeniel

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Tomas

My latest read is a book by Michael G. Manning. I originally wanted to start with another book of his, but decided to re-consider and start with the chronologically first book. This ended up being a mixed-feeling read that took me a while longer than I expected.

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Book review: Tale of a frozen heart

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Tomas

My next “fresh” read is a return to James Harrington’s Drakin series, with a book that happens between the previously published books. The book stays true to the series but also reads differently…

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Reading habits questionnaire/tag

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Tomas

An out-of-schedule post! Since readers are a diverse sort, I’m taking a clue from Ed White’s post – 20 questions about reading habits, which originally comes from a tag post I can’t find the original source of.

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Book review: Defiant ruin

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Tomas

My Sci-Fi detour ends with the third – and final – book of Marie Andreas’ AsarlaĆ­ wars trilogy, Defiant ruin. And, before you ask, yes, it’s names after a spaceship, as the previous books. Now on to the review…

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Book review: Victorious dead

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Tomas

My Sci-fi detour, started with the Warrior Wench, continues with the second book, Victorious dead. Which keeps the pace of the first book, being an action-packed and fast-paced story.

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Book review: Warrior Wench

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Tomas

I’ve made a quick detour from fantasy books, taking up a fast-paced Sci-Fi book that promised lighthearted but serious story. And it worked for me.

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