Happy New Year!

A new year and it's time to tally up the results of my 50 Book Challenge for 2007.

Last book completed in 2007: The Continuity Girl, by Leah McLaren.



Last book started in 2007 (but definitely won't be finished until 2008 because I have things to do tonight, including seeing Sweeney Todd): Bank by David Bledin



I've completed 225 books in the past 365 days. I was going to stop recording everything I read after the year was up, but I quite enjoy keeping track.

Mea Culpa

A few weeks back I posted about my friend going through brain surgery. Well, I made a teeny mistake and referred to her as my best friend - as if I only have one. One of my other best friend's wife then started teasing her about being demoted in my friend hierarchy. I totally meant to write "one of my best friends". I'm sorry to everyone who might have felt slighted by my accidental poor choice of words - I still love you all just the same. Here's some cuteness to show you just how much I care:

Snicker followup

When I laughed at the cringe-worthy title "Virgin Slave, Barbarian King" I was pretty sure I was not the only one. I did not know, however, that my favourite bitches would take up the challenge, along with some friends.

The Bitches, along with two other blogs, are going to read and review and snark on the book.

I'll keep you updated...

Mom shout out

This is just a quick shout out to my mom, who makes the world's best chicken soup. Thanks to my well-stocked freezer of the stuff (which she makes for me every time she comes to visit) I was able to bring some to my friend in the hospital today, where it worked it's magical recuperative powers. Thanks, mom!

Thursday book title snicker

The Vampire Shrink. The title says cheap amateur fan fiction, the cover is dark, broody and kind of classy - which one will win?

Snicker of the day

Part of my job involves reading the reviews for new romance books. I was reading the Romantic Times Book Reviews magazine today and ran across this title: Virgin Slave, Barbarian King. Hee! I don't really care what the book is about, I just love the title.



"Julia Livia Rufa is horrified when barbarians invade Rome and steal everything in sight. But she doesn't expect to be among the taken! As Wulfric's woman, she's ordered to keep house for the uncivilized marauders. Soon, though, Julia realizes that she's more free as a slave than she ever was as a sheltered Roman virgin.

It would be all too easy to succumb to Wulfric's quiet strength, and Julia wants him more than she's ever wanted anything. But Wulfric could one day be king, and Julia is a Roman slave. What future can there be for two people from such different worlds?"

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