A Bridget Jones-esque novel about a 21 year old Londoner and her quest to finally trade in her "v-plates."

Very frank and up front about the many misconceptions, urban legends, and plain old terrible ideas that surround sex and sexuality, this was actually very funny and a pretty spot on take of how bumbling, horrible, and silly sex can be. The ending was my favorite thing of all

since our main character did not end up with her "despoiler" or any stupid boyfriend but a JOB based on her vlogging efforts hooray

, but I did find myself skimming over some of the overly long descriptive bits.

Worth a read if you want a good laugh and to reminisce about what it feels like to be a late-blooming, regular sized lady who just wants a good f***.

**Reviewed from a complementary ARC received from www.netgalley.com, thank you!

What can I saw about a book that has a banana vibrator on the front? Totally subversive, hilarious, and dark dark dark, this is a great new novel by Chuck Palahniuk that turns the erotic genre on its head.

I appreciated seeing how an actual controlling relationship between two sexual partners really played out, unlike the fantasy ones in more "pop-y" erotica titles where the woman can always change the man because she is THE one. The ending was so strange, but hey, it's Palahniuk.

**Reviewed from a digital ARC received from www.netgalley.com. Thank you!

Actual rating: 3.5 stars.

Tons of fun, lots of action and bawdy language, and really amazing art. It is always nice to see a group of diverse ladies who are actually friends taking on the world (and ugly ass monsters). The writing isn't as compelling as some of my recent favorites, but still a jolly good time. I'm looking forward to reading additional volumes as they come out.

Diana and Matthew have time-walked back to the present, hoping Diana has learned enough about her witch powers to find and solve the secrets of elusive text, Ashmole 782.


Chock full of history and science that is blended expertly with the fantastic, The Book of Life is everything you could hope for in a series finale. Matthew and Diana's quest will stop your heart, challenge your mind, and leave you feeling fully satisfied when some shocking revelations are finally made clear.

**Reviewed from an ARC received from www.netgalley.com. Thank you!

Full review to come later.

Fun cozy mystery set in late 1800's Egypt. Characters and setting (EGYPT! ARCHAEOLOGY!) are definitely the stars, as the mystery itself wasn't too mysterious in this first book.

**Actual Rating - 4.5 stars

Katie is a hot-shot chef at the highly successful restaurant Seconds (which she also helped open), but wants more, especially her very own restaurant. After a bad kitchen accident sends one of the young waitresses of Seconds to the hospital, Katie finds a cryptic notebook and a magic mushroom that promises to fix mistakes (if you follow the rules). Little does greedy Katie know that she will soon find herself in a classic reality altering debacle. Can changing the past really brighten your future? Probably not.

LOVED the artwork and coloring in this graphic novel. Katie is a short, feisty, and awesomely coiffed leading lady. I love that she is kind of a jerk, and her snarky humor really works for me. I only downgraded this a bit because the ending was just a bit too neat for me. Highly recommend.

I had a lot of fun reading catching up with V. Mars and company after the events of the Veronica Mars movie. I felt like I was reading an episode of the show, which was totally OK by me. I wouldn't recommend to folks who haven't seen the show.

Looking forward to keeping up with this series as Rob Thomas writes them.

I think Emily Carroll can see into people's nightmares, or if these are her own I feel profoundly bad for her. These short creepy tales left me feeling anxious and unsettled (as well written horror should), and the artwork, while gorgeous, will haunt me (especially the art in "The Nesting Place").

I loved the use of primary colors interspersed with start whites and blacks, and while the stories were all separate the color palette and sense of time moving forward tied them together beautifully. The first tale felt medieval, and the last like you were in the 1900s.

This graphic novel is a feast for the eyes and the senses, from the wonderfully textured cover, the glossy pages, and the saturated colors. I almost felt pervy as I kept stroking the cover and pages, but I guess that goes with the whole creepy feel.

Bravo.

Sexy librarian meets rock god, instant love ensues despite promise to end things after one night, then after the mind-blowing sex, after one month. The main character was a bit controlling and angry for my tastes, but fans of Singh will be pleased.

**Thank you to www.netgalley.com for the ARC.