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Aug 7 2023

Weekly Book Giveaway: The Awakening, by Nora Roberts

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It's been a few years since I last attempted a Nora Roberts fantasy novel (which can be real hit-or-miss, in my opinion), but it's time to give her another shot. This week's Book Giveaway is The Awakening, the first book in Roberts's "The Dragon Heart Legacy" series. A full review will follow shortly...

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Mar 2 2015

Such Sweet Sorrow, by Jenny Trout

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As books go, Jenny Trout's YA novel Such Sweet Sorrow is a bit of a mess—albeit an interesting, ambitious mess, with flashes of something that could have been great. I can't ignore its flaws, but let me give credit where credit is due: this story would make a spectacular video game, full of world-building and action...

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Dec 8 2014

Weekly Book Giveaway: Ranma 1/2: The 2-in-1 Edition, by Rumiko Takahashi

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This week's Book Giveaway is Viz Media's 2-in-1 edition of the first two volumes of Rumiko Takahashi's classic manga Ranma 1/2. We recently featured this series as part of our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide, and trust me: winning a free copy would make an even better holiday gift for yourself...

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