322 pages
The first book of the Dresden Files series, Storm Front offers a lot of entertainment and action. Harry's view of the world is comical yet cynical, which is apt for a wizard whose life and reputation are on the line. Dresden must solve not only a murder mystery, but find a missing man, all while trying to save his own life from a rampaging wizard.
A fantasy series set in modern-day Chicago, this book is a great introduction to the world of Harry Dresden.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Color of Magic
224 pages
Terry Pratchett is considered a master of fantasy and The Color of Magic, the first of the Discworld series, does not disappoint. Firmly a comedy, this book introduces readers to Rincewind, an inept wizard-school dropout. He and his travel companion Twoflower are caught up in a literal game of dice being played by the gods.
Though a bit dense at time, this book is light-hearted and willing to poke fun at fantasy, science fiction, and pop culture.
Terry Pratchett is considered a master of fantasy and The Color of Magic, the first of the Discworld series, does not disappoint. Firmly a comedy, this book introduces readers to Rincewind, an inept wizard-school dropout. He and his travel companion Twoflower are caught up in a literal game of dice being played by the gods.
Though a bit dense at time, this book is light-hearted and willing to poke fun at fantasy, science fiction, and pop culture.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare
by Lilian Jackson Braun
249 pages
The fourth book in Braun's The Cat Who . . . series, this book follows along with Jim "Qwill" Qwilleran and his two side-kicks, Siamese cats named Koko and Yum Yum. After the death of a family friend, Qwill realizes that something doesn't feel quite right about the death. When Koko begins pulling seemingly relevant works of Shakespeare off the shelf, Qwill must trust his instincts to solve a crime generations in the making.
This book was a fun, quick read. I don't think you'd need to read the other books in the series before dropping in with this one.
249 pages
The fourth book in Braun's The Cat Who . . . series, this book follows along with Jim "Qwill" Qwilleran and his two side-kicks, Siamese cats named Koko and Yum Yum. After the death of a family friend, Qwill realizes that something doesn't feel quite right about the death. When Koko begins pulling seemingly relevant works of Shakespeare off the shelf, Qwill must trust his instincts to solve a crime generations in the making.
This book was a fun, quick read. I don't think you'd need to read the other books in the series before dropping in with this one.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
A Study in Scarlet
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 208 pages
The first story featuring Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. After the pair join forces, Sherlock is faced with a murder mystery that stumps everyone. When the murderer is revealed, his motivations are yet unclear. What could drive a man to murder? Fans of the BBC series Sherlock may be familiar with this story, though there are certainly enough differences to keep the reader's interest.
Though a classic, this story may fall short for some die-hard mystery fans. Readers who want to "solve along" with Sherlock may have some difficulty. The clues aren't as obvious to readers as they are to our hero. This story features American history, love, murder, and, of course, mystery. Fans of any modern Sherlock will should give the seminal works a read. It was certainly fun to contrast the new Sherlocks with the original.
The first story featuring Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. After the pair join forces, Sherlock is faced with a murder mystery that stumps everyone. When the murderer is revealed, his motivations are yet unclear. What could drive a man to murder? Fans of the BBC series Sherlock may be familiar with this story, though there are certainly enough differences to keep the reader's interest.
Though a classic, this story may fall short for some die-hard mystery fans. Readers who want to "solve along" with Sherlock may have some difficulty. The clues aren't as obvious to readers as they are to our hero. This story features American history, love, murder, and, of course, mystery. Fans of any modern Sherlock will should give the seminal works a read. It was certainly fun to contrast the new Sherlocks with the original.
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