Monthly Archives: January 2011

A kind of addition to my rating system

Posted on January 29, 2011 by portiabridget

As you perhaps know only too well I do not have a proper rating system here- no points, no stars, flowers, hearts, cups or whatever. It is deliberate. I’ve always been of the opinion that the descriptive assessment is the … Continue reading →

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Review: Fallen by Lauren Kate

Posted on January 27, 2011 by portiabridget

Reading level: Young AdultHardcover: 464 pages Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers; First Edition/First Printing edition (December 8, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 0385738935 ISBN-13: 978-0385738934Genre: paranormal romance The digital version of this book was sent to me by my friend … Continue reading →

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Review: Extras (04 The Uglies) by Scott Westerfeld

Posted on January 24, 2011 by portiabridget

Reading level: Young AdultHardcover: 432 pages Publisher: Simon Pulse (October 2, 2007) Language: English Cover of Extras (The Uglies) ISBN-10: 1416951172 ISBN-13: 978-1416951179Genre: dystopia, adventure, sci-fi Question: How many parts are there in a trilogy? Answer: Three, unless it is … Continue reading →

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Review: Pretties (02) and Specials (03) by Scott Westerfeld

Posted on January 18, 2011 by portiabridget

Reading level: Young Adult Paperback: 384 pages, 400 pages Cover of Pretties (Uglies Trilogy, Book 2) Publisher: Simon Pulse; Original edition (November 1, 2005 Language: English genre: dystopia, sci-fi, adventure Synopsis:  The first part of this series, Uglies, I reviewed … Continue reading →

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Roxolana or Turkish Delight

Posted on January 16, 2011 by portiabridget

Image via Wikipedia Have you ever visited Turkey, a very popular holiday destination? It is the only European country with a predominantly Muslim culture and it used to play an important role in the European history. Can a woman in … Continue reading →

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Review: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Posted on January 13, 2011 by portiabridget

Cover of Uglies (Uglies Trilogy, Book 1) Reading level: Young AdultPublisher: Simon Pulse (February 8, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0689865384 ISBN-13: 978-0689865381genre: dystopia, sci-fi, adventure Synopsis: Welcome to a dystopic vision of the future, a world where everyone gets a … Continue reading →

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Wishful Wednesday 12 January

Posted on January 12, 2011 by portiabridget

The meme is hosted by Brooke Bluestocking Guide.  Welcome to Wishful Wednesday! This week my wish is connected with the fact that I might want to buy a cat soon. I am still in two minds about it so I … Continue reading →

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A portrait of a lady with a gold fish

Posted on January 7, 2011 by portiabridget

Imagine you are a person who by a stroke of exceedingly good luck had caught a magical gold fish and then magnanimously released it. Now that mythical creature owns you a favour – three of your wishes will come true. … Continue reading →

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Review: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

Posted on January 4, 2011 by portiabridget

Cover via Amazon ·  Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages ·  Publisher: Ace (May 1, 1996) ·  Language: English ·  ISBN-10: 0441003257 ·  ISBN-13: 978-0441003259  genre: humorous fantasy, Synopsis: The end of the world a.k.a Armageddon is finally scheduled. The evil … Continue reading →

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