Monthly Archives: August 2016

“The Grownup” by Gillian Flynn

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Bec Graham

A little while ago, I took part in that viral Facebook status that was all about generating book sales. You probably saw it: the status about #savetheculture (I think that was the hashtag) where if you were one of the first … Continue reading →

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“The Girl who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making” by Catherynne M. Valente

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Bec Graham

I’ve been putting off writing this review for the past few days purely for the fact that it means that the magic of this book is over. This book reminds me a lot of the first Harry Potter book in terms … Continue reading →

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Fangirl in the Real World

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Bec Graham

Last night, I dreamed of a parallel universe. I dreamed that I met the incredible Tom Hiddleston after the Brisbane stretch of Thor: Ragnarok wrapped. Got the selfie and made him laugh by pulling out my copy of The Gospel of Loki … Continue reading →

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“Deathless” by Catherynne M. Valente

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Bec Graham

A few months ago, a friend of mine asked me if I had heard of an author named Catherynne M. Valente. When I said no, she then saw fit to rectify the situation and loaned me two of Valente’s novels. Deathless, … Continue reading →

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“Shada (A story by Douglas Adams)” written by Gareth Roberts.

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Bec Graham

For a self-confessed Whovian, a lover of all things Doctor Who, I shamefully have to admit that I have seen a grand total of possibly eight episodes of the classic series (everything pre-dating the reboot in 2005). When I was living … Continue reading →

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“Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened” by Allie Brosh.

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Bec Graham

Look at me go. Three days back and two new blog posts. I’m on fire. (Probably doesn’t hurt that this book is essentially three quarters pictures). For those of you who don’t know, Hyperbole and a Half actually started life as … Continue reading →

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“Written in My Own Heart’s Blood” by Diana Gabaldon (Outlander #8) 

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Bec Graham

I’m back! I’m finally back! Have you guys missed me? Cos I’ve missed you. The past few months have been a tad challenging. I got fired for the first time. Ever. But I managed to get a new job, that … Continue reading →

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