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“Rags & Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales” edited by Melissa Marr & Tim Pratt [Part II]

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Bec Graham

Millcara by Holly Black This story felt a little more familiar to me than the others. I was part of the Twilight generation, which spawned the vampires of Vampire Academy and Bloodlines, as well as True Blood, Vampire Diaries, and probably a whole heap … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Awakened, fantasy, fiction, Holly Black, humanity, immortals, Kelley Armstrong, magic, Margaret Stohl, Melissa Marr, Millcara, monkey paw, New Chicago, Rags & Bones, Rick Yancey, short stories, Sirocco, tales, Tim Pratt, vampires, When First We Were Gods, zombies | 1 Comment

“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 →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged American Revolution, characters, Claire, Diana Gabaldon, fiction, Fraser, historical, Jamie, Lord John Grey, multiple POV, Outlander, Scotland, Written in My Own Heart's Blood | Leave a comment

“Every Move” by Ellie Marney (Every #3)

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Bec Graham

I now understand why it took me so long to read Every Move. Because now that it’s over, there’s no more Watts and no more Mycroft. And that breaks my heart. If you haven’t read the other books in the Every series, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia, My Fangirl Life | Tagged Aussie, characters, Conan Doyle, crime, culture, Ellie Marney, Every Move, fiction, Five Mile, friendship, James Mycroft, love, Melbourne, mystery, Rachel Watts, Sherlock, YA | Leave a comment

“Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell” by Susanna Clarke

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Bec Graham

It took me twenty four days to read this book. Twenty four days to read 1006 pages. I don’t know how I feel about that, really. It *is* an average of 40 pages per day, but still. Twenty. Four. Days. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Bonaparte, fantasy, fiction, historical, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, magicians, Susanna Clarke, Victorian | 1 Comment

“Gallipoli Street” by Mary-Anne O’Connor

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Bec Graham

I had grave reservations about this book for the first few chapters. Not only because the last book my mum lent me was a dud, but because I was halfway through the first chapter when I noticed a particularly harrowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged ANZAC, Australian, characters, family, fiction, Gallipoli Street, Harlequin, historical, Mary-Anne O'Connor, relationships, romance, The Great War, war, World War 1, World War 2, WW1, WW2 | 2 Comments

“Moriarty” by Anthony Horowitz

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Bec Graham

I’ve been avoiding my keyboard. I’ve wanted to write, but I just haven’t been able to. You know how they say writing is cathartic? Actually, as fellow bloggers, you probably already know that. Well, writing is incredibly cathartic. But as you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia, My Fangirl Life | Tagged Anthony Horowitz, Arthur Conan Doyle, Athelney Jones, crime, fiction, Frederick Chase, historical, James Moriarty, Lestrade, Moriarty, Scotland Yard, Sherlock Holmes, Sherlockian, Victorian London | Leave a comment

#38 “The Green Mile” by Stephen King

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Bec Graham

Divergent – Veronica Roth Insurgent – Veronica Roth Allegiant – Veronica Roth The Mammoth Book of Angels and Demons Last Night at Chateau Marmont – Lauren Weisberger The Green Mile – Stephen King Tiger Men – Judy Nunn The Rosie Project – Graeme Simsion The Rosie Effect … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged book-to-film, characters, classic, fiction, Frank Darabont, John Coffey, Paul Edgecombe, Stephen King, supernatural, The Green Mile, Tom Hanks | 9 Comments

#11 “Being Jade” by Kate Belle

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Bec Graham

City of Heavenly Fire – Cassandra Clare Every Word – Ellie Marney Skinjob – Bruce McCabe i. Bloodlines – Richelle Mead ii. The Golden Lily – Richelle Mead iii. The Indigo Spell – Richelle Mead iv. The Fiery Heart – Richelle Mead Silver Shadows … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Australian, Banjo Murphy, Being Jade, femininity, fiction, form letter, Kate Belle, love, marriage, monogamy, open relationship, rejection letters, relationships, sexuality, writing | 4 Comments

“Break” by Hannah Moskowitz

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Bec Graham

It’s been a while since I’ve managed to finish a book in less than twenty-four hours. Sure, I’ve finished books in a couple of days, but the last time I finished a book in less than a day was…well, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged allergies, anaphylaxis, Break, Confucianism, family, fiction, Hannah Moskowitz, Jonah McNab, mental health, relationships, religion, Teeth, YA | 3 Comments

Millenial

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Bec Graham

I’ve been suffering from writing withdrawal. I spent a week in Brisbane before my big move to Canberra (tomorrow! Where did the time go?) and during the five hour bus ride back I felt the overwhelming urge to write. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged America, dystopia, fiction, future, Gary Shteyngart, Generation Gap, Generation Y, Generation Z, Millenial, social media, Super Sad True Love Story | 4 Comments

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