Tag Archives: religion

“If You Feel Too Much” by Jamie Tworkowski

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Bec Graham

I’m not entirely sure how to start this post. If You Feel Too Much wasn’t so much a book as it was an experience. How do you explain an experience? Experiences are different for everyone. I suppose I should start with … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia, Musings | Tagged acceptance, depression, faith, If You Feel Too Much, Jamie Tworkowski, love, mental health, religion, To Write Love On Her Arms | Leave a comment

“Good Omens” by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Bec Graham

My washing is STILL NOT DONE. I went downstairs, thinking it was finished and the damn thing was just chirping at me, as if to say “No no, I need you to stay here and shower me with attention rather … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia, My Fangirl Life | Tagged Aziraphale, Crowley, fantasy, Gaimaniac, genre, Good Omens, Neil Gaiman, religion, Terry Pratchett | Leave a comment

“The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly” by Stephanie Oakes (An ARC Review)

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Bec Graham

I finished this book days ago. I’ve been without a book to read for days. What is the matter with me? I have so many books that I have left to read on my shelf, not to mention the dozens I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged antihero, ARC, cult, Jude, juvenile detention, Kevinian, Minnow Bly, religion, science, Stephanie Oakes, The Community, The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly, YA | 6 Comments

#23 “Goose” by Dawn O’Porter

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Bec Graham

Goose – Dawn O’Porter Murder in Mississippi – John Safran Elianne – Judy Nunn Divergent – Veronica Roth Insurgent – Veronica Roth Allegiant – Veronica Roth The Messenger – Markus Zusak Fragile Things – Neil Gaiman The Mammoth Book of Angels and Demons NOS4R2 – Joe Hill Hades – Candice … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Dawn O'Porter, emotional manipulation, faith, family, Flo, friendship, God, Goose, Paper Aeroplanes, religion, sex, sexual identity, teenagers, tragedy, YA | 2 Comments

We are not immortal

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Bec Graham

When I was about six years old, I stumbled into our tiny lounge room in tears. I can’t remember what I’d been doing before that moment, but I remember standing in the middle of the lounge room, looking at our … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged afterlife, childhood, existentialism, life, mortality, religion | 4 Comments

#3 “Skinjob” by Bruce McCabe

Posted on July 2, 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, Bruce McCabe, character-driven, crime fiction, Daniel Madsen, FBI, HAMDA, lie detectors, morality, plot-driven, Police, religion, sex crime, SFPD, Shahida Sanayei, Shari, Skinjob, social media | 1 Comment

“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

#12 “American Gods” by Neil Gaiman

Posted on November 14, 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia, My Fangirl Life | Tagged American Gods, awards, belief, Easter, editors, extended edition, folklore, genius, Horus, Kali, Loki, magic, Neil Gaiman, Odin, religion | 4 Comments

#10 “Venom” by Fiona Paul

Posted on October 26, 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Fiona Paul, goodreads, historical fiction, intrigue, Italy, love triangle, murder, nobility, religion, science, Secrets of the Eternal Rose, Venice, Venom, YA | 2 Comments

#5 “Delirium” by Lauren Oliver

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Bec Graham

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 10. Pandemonium – Lauren Oliver 11. Requiem … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Before I Fall, character, Delirium, eBook, government, Lauren Oliver, love, religion, science, spec fic, YA | 11 Comments

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