Monthly Archives: December 2013

“The Fiery Heart” (Bloodlines #4) by Richelle Mead

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Bec Graham

Here’s the thing about YA fiction: it’s addictive. It’s fast-paced, sexy (most of the time), and the characters are amazing. Well, if you’re reading good YA. And Bloodlines is good YA. I re-read the first three books in the series so … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia, My Fangirl Life | Tagged Adrian Ivashkov, Bloodlines, dhampir, Dragomir, fantasy, Moroi, Richelle Mead, romance, Strigoi, Sydney Sage, Sydrian, vampires, YA | 2 Comments

Bon Jovi – Because They Did

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Bec Graham

This post has been a few days in the making. While I was in Brisbane, I was running around here, there, and everywhere for Christmas, or I was working at my old job (yes, I really did), or I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Events Between Non-Events, My Fangirl Life | Tagged 80s, Australia, Bon Jovi, Brisbane, concert, covers, experience, fans, Jon Bon Jovi, once-in-a-lifetime, Phil X, real music, rock, rock star, Suncorp Stadium | 3 Comments

“The Last Stand of the New York Institute” by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, and Maureen Johnson

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Bec Graham

I’m too excited to even bother with my usual rambling intro. Let’s just dive straight into how amazing this was for the Mortal Instruments canon, shall we? First of all, we get to see Valentine’s Circle at the very beginning, when everyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia, My Fangirl Life | Tagged accuracy, canon, Cassandra Clare, characters, detail, dialogue, Fray, Herondale, history, Institute, Magnus Bane, Maureen Johnson, mortal instruments, Sarah Rees Brennan, Shadowhunter, Tessa Gray, Valentine | 9 Comments

The S.S. Sydrian

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Bec Graham

Of all the ships docked at the YA Fantasy marina, the S.S. Sydrian has to be one of my favourites. For those of you woefully unaware of who these adorable people are, I am more than happy to explain: Sydney Sage and … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia, My Fangirl Life | Tagged Adrian Ivashkov, Alchemist, Bloodlines, dhampir, Dimitri Belikov, forbidden love, Moroi, OTP, Richelle Mead, Rose Hathaway, ships, Strigoi, Sydney Sage, Sydrian, Vampire Academy | 1 Comment

#14 “A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Bec Graham

i. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ii. Dracula – Bram Stoker 1. Lolita– Vladimir Nabokov 2. Holiday in Cambodia – Laura Jean McKay 3. Only Human – Gareth Roberts 4. Beautiful Chaos – Gary Russell 5. The Silent Stars – Dan Abnett 6. American Gods – Neil Gaiman 7. Every Breath – Ellie Marney 8. Neverwhere – Neil Gaiman 9. Delirium – Lauren Oliver … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged A Tale for the Time Being, bullying, death, family, ijime, island, Japan, kamikaze, metafiction, Naoko Yasutani, novel, postmodern, reading, Ruth Ozeki, sky soldiers, suicide, time, time being, Zen | Leave a comment

Screw the Program!

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Bec Graham

Incarnation – Emma Cornwall The Goldfinch – Donna Tartt The Ocean at the End of the Lane – Neil Gaiman A Study in Scarlet – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Fangirl – Rainbow Rowell Teeth – Hannah Moskowitz The Fiery Heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged addiction, authors, bibliophile, books, buying books, Dymocks, fandom, Literature, love, money, QBD, reading, support, too many books | 3 Comments

ii.”Dracula”by Bram Stoker

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Bec Graham

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia, My Fangirl Life | Tagged Bram Stoker, Cassandra Clare, classics, crucifixes, Dracula, garlic, gothic, horror, interpretations, Jonathan Harker, Literature, Lucy Westenra, Mina Harker, original, Richelle Mead, vampire, Van Helsing, verbosity, Victorian England, wolves | 9 Comments

The Unwitting Fangirl

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Bec Graham

Everyone knows which fandoms they belong to, right? I could rattle off a long, long list of each and every fandom that has my name on its roster. I’ve obsessed, made up scenes, found conspiracy theories, and bought the merchandise … Continue reading →

Posted in My Fangirl Life | Tagged Asgard, Avengers, Comedy Central, Comic Con, F. Scott Fitzgerald, fandom, Hollywood, Jonathan Harker, Joss Whedon, Loki, Marvel, Red Necklace, Sally Gardner, The Dark Side, Thor, Tom Hiddleston, Tumblr | 9 Comments

Hook, Line, and Sinker

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Bec Graham

After watching “Ariel”, or the sixth episode of the third season of Once Upon a Time, I need to add another fictitious crush to my already long and well-established list. This would be Captain Hook, that sexy brooding pirate that we are … Continue reading →

Posted in My Fangirl Life | Tagged Ariel, Baelfire, Captain Hook, CaptainSwan, Colin O'Donoghue, fairytale, family, Good Form, Henry, honour, Killian Jones, love, love triangle, Neal, Neverland, Once Upon a Time, Prince Charming, Season 3, ship, Snow White | 1 Comment

Words Have the Power to Change Us

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Bec Graham

Yes, I tricked you. I used an Infernal Devices quote to sucker you into this post. Ten points to Gryffindor if you can name the character and the book. But I promise that this will make sense by the end of … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged art, body art, books, Decaydance, Doctor Who, DPchallenge, expression, Fall Out Boy, family, future, Hamlet, Infernal Devices, life, lyrics, meaning, movies, music, quotes, reading, tattoos, The Academy Is..., Whovian | 12 Comments

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