Enjoy these novellas when I can find them. Like a short story, a bit longer, and always gives a back story worth knowing, if you are reading the AnitaEnjoy these novellas when I can find them. Like a short story, a bit longer, and always gives a back story worth knowing, if you are reading the Anita Blake stories anyway. ...more
An odd little collection of some of Laurell K. Hamilton's earliest stories, some Anita, some Anita's world without her in them, and some complete chanAn odd little collection of some of Laurell K. Hamilton's earliest stories, some Anita, some Anita's world without her in them, and some complete change of pace stories - even a sci-fi tale, which is a complete change of pace!! If you are a fan of her work, this is quite enjoyable....more
Another entry in the Anita Blake series that focuses on only a few of the many characters - Anita and Edward are called in to assist warrant delivery Another entry in the Anita Blake series that focuses on only a few of the many characters - Anita and Edward are called in to assist warrant delivery on a were leopard accused of murder - one the local Marshall is convinced didn't do it. Weird twists and turns in the Olaf/Otto storyline lift this one to a high interest level too....more
Why did this series percolate so long on the to be read mountain? It took the television show to force it to the top of the pile, because I am that boWhy did this series percolate so long on the to be read mountain? It took the television show to force it to the top of the pile, because I am that book snob who knows TV is a different experience - sometimes as good although not the same as the book, often failing mightily to reach even the lowest rungs of the book appeal, and rarely hitting an equivalence to the book.
It’s a very good story, albeit full of the suspend your disbelief moments. And, I’m thankful that although the entire trilogy seems centered around a vampire/human love story - or at least, cold blood vampire/warm blood witch love story, it is leagues better than the twinkling teen vamp/human affair of Twilight (ugh) and on par with Charlaine Harris’s Sookie Stackhouse series. Our witch is smart, an historian, and open to learning. Our vamp is also open to learning despite his well over a thousand years of walking the earth. ...more
I've been hearing about this series for a decade or more now. When the TV series was announced, I figured I'd better get on to reading it, before the I've been hearing about this series for a decade or more now. When the TV series was announced, I figured I'd better get on to reading it, before the TV version could become the baseline. I'm not sure what I expected, and I can say it was not a love story between a vampire and an historian witch of incredible and unknown to her powers. In fact, it was all I could do not to fast forward past the interminable love scenes or speed up the audio so they would go by faster.
Still, I did love the characters - a vampire over 1500 years old, with a library that stretched throughout his life. A witch historian who could appreciate the library, and the knowledge it, and the vampire, contained. Long before the author brought it up, it was clear these two were falling in love. And there are family members on both sides - Diana's aunts, Emily and Sarah. Her ghostly grandmother, and the Bishop house, which defiantly has a mind of its own. Even her parents, ghosts that come to her in her moment of deepest need, and help her understand how to control, and be aware of, her depth of powers.
I didn't end up fast forwarding, or even speeding up the reading - instead I just went along, enjoying every unexpected moment, and quietly smiling thorough the bits that were so darn obvious!
I look forward book 2, and someday, will find a way to view the tv program, too....more
I hated the falsetto Victorian romance novel reader. I’m going to give her time to wash out of my brain and then read the actual made from paper book.I hated the falsetto Victorian romance novel reader. I’m going to give her time to wash out of my brain and then read the actual made from paper book. I think I liked the story better than three stars but I hated her narration. Did I mention that already? Sorry. It’s just that. . . . Ugh. ...more
I knew how Anita would defeat the Bitch of Ireland from the beginning. Hundreds of pages of descriptions of beautiful men, extra long therapy like conI knew how Anita would defeat the Bitch of Ireland from the beginning. Hundreds of pages of descriptions of beautiful men, extra long therapy like conversations, super hot supernatural sex, violent and dangerous confrontations, and then, exactly what I expected to happen happened. (Well, the Domino business was a surprise, I admit).
I willingly admit describing hot men, hot sex, and what I learned in therapy today pleases me more than the incredible gore of the first few books. ...more
The narrator shift from one Druid to another - to another, with the introduction of Owen Kennedy - sets this book apart from the earlier volumes. It'sThe narrator shift from one Druid to another - to another, with the introduction of Owen Kennedy - sets this book apart from the earlier volumes. It's interesting to have several adventures going on at once, and for the most part, Luke Daniels does a great job of being the different characters as each narrates their portion. Occasionally, I had to wonder is this Atticus or Granuaile? Usually the character's voice makes it clear quickly, or their respective hound speaks up. Granuaile's Orla is still much more dog in her use of language!!
All in all, this was an excellent entry in this series, and leaves us with a fine conclusion to all adventures, and firm groundwork for the tale as our Iron Druid must find his way out of his next tight spot!...more
Another wonderful story in the Iron Druid series - Atticus' apprentice has finally completed her druidic training and is ready to be bound to the eartAnother wonderful story in the Iron Druid series - Atticus' apprentice has finally completed her druidic training and is ready to be bound to the earth - if only the gods of both Rome and Greece weren't arrayed against them. Oberon is still the star dog . . . Can't wait for the next book!...more
I enjoy these 'last druid on earth' stories. They aren't brain surgery by any means - they don't much challenge the brain or thought processes. They dI enjoy these 'last druid on earth' stories. They aren't brain surgery by any means - they don't much challenge the brain or thought processes. They do feature some fun mythology (this one is big on the Coyote of the Navaho) and it is also a big transition novel for our Druid friends, who need to disappear and reestablish themselves to continue. And there is Oberon, the wonderful, long living Irish Wolfhound who loves sausages as much as he loves his druid companion. I'll listen to the next one soon! ...more
The last Druid?! And his talking giant dog? Ok, I'm in . . . you didn't even have to throw in the gnome-spies, or the fairies, or the Irish gods . . .The last Druid?! And his talking giant dog? Ok, I'm in . . . you didn't even have to throw in the gnome-spies, or the fairies, or the Irish gods . . . but since you did, thanks!
Also, I only heard a 47 minute prequel - not this actual book. I don't know where it came from, and can't find it anywhere online now . . . ******************************************************************************** Finally found the full audio book!...more
Our favorite Druid, Atticus O'Sullivan, finds himself indebted to his vampire lawyer, and he only wants one thing in payment - help to kill the great Our favorite Druid, Atticus O'Sullivan, finds himself indebted to his vampire lawyer, and he only wants one thing in payment - help to kill the great Norse thunder god, Thor. This seems to be a mad request to Atticus and to everyone else who learns of their goal - mad or not though, Atticus is committed to help. Even Jesus tries to warn him from his course!! ...more
Binge listening to the first three books of this series and I’m firmly in love with Atticus and Oberon. And what could possibly be more true to life tBinge listening to the first three books of this series and I’m firmly in love with Atticus and Oberon. And what could possibly be more true to life than a vampire Viking lawyer? Enjoyable and humorous fun for almost all ages. Bring on book 3!!...more
Beuhlman can conjure the creepiest of worlds, and just deliver them like it's perfectly normal. Lots of parts of this story made me glad I was listeniBeuhlman can conjure the creepiest of worlds, and just deliver them like it's perfectly normal. Lots of parts of this story made me glad I was listening to the authors amazing telling of his story (Christopher Buehlman has a golden voice) while driving in daylight. His genre busting vampires are just too believable - no sparkling, pretty vamps around here....more
Although the topics of each story are very different, Chris Buehlman books are universally high quality, genre bending stories. This one is no differeAlthough the topics of each story are very different, Chris Buehlman books are universally high quality, genre bending stories. This one is no different. I must preface by saying that I do love a good vampire story - and this one is sooooo good. It has some gore, an extra large dose of horror, and brings new concepts to the vampire genre.
Sidenote - I've been acquainted with the author for a number of years, and know him to be a brilliant wordsmith and amazingly clever performer with a deep well of prepared bits and the ability to improvise. I own a signed copy of this book, and, when I learned he was reading this audio himself, I checked the audio out from my local library (Support your local library!!! Circulation = budget!!) and slid my signed hardcover from the to be read shelf into the bookshelves of treasured friends. It was totally worth the listen - from the first word he was Joey Peacock and not my well known friend Chris.
If you've never read Christopher Buehlman, start now. He still has one or three I haven't read yet, but I can confidently say no matter which you choose, you will not be disappointed....more
People have been telling me for years to read these Dresden books, and somehow I never got the memo that the detective in them is a wizard, assisted bPeople have been telling me for years to read these Dresden books, and somehow I never got the memo that the detective in them is a wizard, assisted by a very reluctant teeny tiny brownie named Toot Toot. There's a horrible/beautiful vampire (it appears she is not of the glittery variety, and that is certainly a blessing!!) and a police agency that specializes in working with the supernatural crimes. Huh. Who knew? Dresden himself is dry and interestingly presented - eventually I'll tune in to the next one . . ....more
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