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The Surprising Benefits of Book Reviewing

A muse descended on my shoulder and I couldn’t stop typing, so guess what?  I posted over at We Heart Reading, which has recently received a lovely new make-over.  Go on and check out The Surprising Benefits of Book Reviewing, in which I reflect on posting one review per day for nearly 6 months.

Ashes, Ashes by Jo Treggiari

Today is Wednesday which means I’m posting over at We Heart Reading, which has recently been re-vamped with a new author, a new look and new motivation.  So go on over to see me completely trash a rather popular book: Ashes, Ashes by Jo Treggiari.

3 Things to Brighten Your Wednesday

#1.  First off, thanks so much to everyone who suggested books for my little sister.  You have no idea how helpful you’ve been!  Thank you for filling both my birthday and Christmas shopping lists with books because in this household, books are a staple of both occasions.

#2.  I’m posting over at We Heart Reading again.  This time, it’s a review of Caesar by Adrian Goldsworthy.  It’s about, you guessed it, Julius Caesar.  It’s my first time reviewing non-fiction, so go on over and check it out!  Especially if you like history.

#3.  A little while ago when I wrote my post on things authors should know about bad reviews, I had John Scalzi’s attitude toward them in mind.  For the release of his new book, Redshirts, he has posted some samples from one-star reviews he received without flipping out at the reviewers.  This is how bad reviews should be handled, people.  Go and check them out if you need a good laugh while being informed.

Wideacre by Philippa Gregory

Today is Wednesday, so that means I’m posting over at We Heart Reading once again.  This time, it’s about a truly wretched book by one of my favourite historical fiction authors.  In truth, I wish I had never picked it up because it has tainted my view of Philippa Gregory’s other works.  Anyway, if you’re going to read anything by Philippa Gregory, do not read Wideacre.  Pick up The White Queen or even The Constant Princess first or you’ll be sorry.  For my full rant, click here.

Uther by Jack Whyte

It’s Wednesday today and that means a guest post over at We Heart Reading.  Keeping with the historical fiction theme, I reviewed Uther by Jack Whyte, which tells the story of King Arthur’s father, Uther.  If you love the Arthurian legends, you will love this book, I guarantee.

Anyway, if you’ve missed the first three posts this week, here’s a recap:

Sunday:  Patience, Princess Catherine by Carolyn Meyer

Monday: The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory

Tuesday: The Bad Queen by Carolyn Meyer