A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Grim Grotto

By: Lemony Snicket “People aren’t either wicked or noble. They’re like chef’s salads, with good things and bad things chopped and mixed together in a vinaigrette of confusion and conflict.” Lemony Snicket, The Grim Grotto *This post contains spoilers for The Grim Grotto and A Series of Unfortunate Events For a discussion on the firstContinue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Grim Grotto”

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Slippery Slope

By: Lemony Snicket “Well-read people are less likely to be evil.” Lemony Snicket, The Slippery Slope *This post contains spoilers for The Slippery Slope and A Series of Unfortunate Events For a discussion on the first nine books in the series, see the linked posts bellow: The Bad Beginning The Reptile Room The Wide WindowContinue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Slippery Slope”

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Carnivorous Carnival

By: Lemony Snicket Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Carnivorous Carnival *This post contains spoilers for The Carnivorous Carnival and A Series of Unfortunate Events For a discussion on the first eight books in the series, see the linked posts bellow: The Bad Beginning The Reptile Room The Wide Window The Miserable MillContinue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Carnivorous Carnival”

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Hostile Hospital

By: Lemony Snicket “Just about everything in this world is easier said than done, with the exception of “systematically assisting Sisyphus’s stealthy, cyst-susceptible sister,” which is easier done than said.” Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Hostile Hospital *This post contains spoilers for The Hostile Hospital and A Series of Unfortunate Events ForContinue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Hostile Hospital”

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Vile Village

By: Lemony Snicket “Inside these letters, the eye will seeNearby are your friends, and VFD.” Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Vile Village *This post contains spoilers for The Vile Village and A Series of Unfortunate Events For a discussion on the first six books in the series, see the linked posts bellow:Continue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Vile Village”

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Ersatz Elevator

By: Lemony Snicket “The table of elements does not contain one of the most powerful elements that make up our world, and that is the element of surprise.” Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Ersatz Elevator *This post contains spoilers for The Ersatz Elevator and A Series of Unfortunate Events For a discussionContinue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Ersatz Elevator”

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Austere Academy

By: Lemony Snicket “Just because something is traditional is no reason to do it, of course. Piracy, for example, is a tradition that has been carried on for hundreds of years, but that doesn’t mean we should all attack ships and steal their gold.” Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Austere Academy *ThisContinue reading “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Austere Academy”

Constance By: Matthew FitzSimmons

“Most of life is lived to be forgotten. That was the way of things, cruel though it felt when it was your life that would be lost.” Matthew FitzSimmons, Constance Clones; not too distant future; amnesia; murder mystery. Did I get your attention yet? Constance was my pick on Amazon’s First Read E-Book program forContinue reading “Constance By: Matthew FitzSimmons”