Week in review, week ending 2/15/15

In a feature I started a few months ago, and then stopped a couple weeks ago, my “Week in review” postings begin once again, this time on Monday morning as opposed to Sunday afternoon. For those that are new to my “Week in Review” postings, the following is a list of the blog posts I made last week, a few of the posts from people I follow that I thought were pretty good, and then lastly other posts I’ve stumbled into that folks might like to take a look at. Presuming I did it right all links will open new windows/tabs. Usually I link back to the previous “Week in review” post, but we’ll start fresh today.

From me this week there was…
On Monday I posted my Some random book thoughts for February 2015, Wednesday saw the continuation of my top 5 movie countdown with My top 5 favorite westerns: #2 The Shootist, and Friday saw my review of Hazardous Duty by W.E.B. Griffin, the lowest rating I’ve given a book since I started reviews here.

From the folks I follow…
The Credible Hulk takes a look at Comic Book History: Batman: The Killing Joke. If I had to list my top ten comics ever, Batman: The Killing Joke easily makes that list. Plus it’s Alan Moore and Brian Bolland, it almost had to be great.
Not The Baseball Pitcher has a music video of 2Cellos & Lang Lang: Live and Let Die. Those 2Cellos guys really rock it.

Some stuff I stumbled into…
Polinankbooksreview has a nice review of Dan Brown’s Inferno.
The Grimdark Review has a Interview: Mark Lawrence- What’s Next?. I have Lawrence’s Broken Empire Trilogy sitting on my to-read shelf.

Not a lot of “stumbled into” stuff this week because I avoided everything even remotely related to Valentine’s Day or 50 Shades.

Links do not indicate an endorsement of the ideas presented, only that I thought the posting was worth taking a look at.

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Week in review, week ending 1/25/15

For those that are new to my “Week in Review” postings, the following is a list of the blog posts I made over the last week, a few of the posts from people I follow that I thought were pretty good, and then lastly other posts I’ve stumbled into that folks might like to take a look at. Presuming I did it right all links will open new windows/tabs. In case you missed it, here’s last week’s post.

From me this week there was…
On Monday I asked What makes a good character? and Wednesday saw the continuation of the countdown of my five favorite westerns with #3 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. WordPress ate my Friday post, so that will make an appearance sometime later. I also had a couple posts over on 210Sports.

From the folks I follow…
Blondewritemore has a humorous list of Useful tips on how to survive being married to a blogger. I need to send that link to my wife…
The Talkative Writer (AKA Karen Miller) has a feature called Spotlight on … Terry Pratchett. For some reason I was hesitant to add her posts to my links before. No idea why. Now that I have take some time and look at her older posts. Some great stuff there. (I should add a link to her blog to the menu on the right too).
Drunken Dragon Reviews looks at one of sci-fi’s great books, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. Classic story that still reads well today.
The Credible Hulk has Comic Book Bios: Barbara Gordon (Batgirl I / Oracle). I have a very nice copy of Detective Comics #359. I’m a huge Carmine Infantino fan.

Some stuff I stumbled into…
Lizzyreadsbooks talks about The authors who write really awesome female characters. Good list there.
OKPotato has Top 5 Female Protagonists: Pantheon Candidates. Check out their #1. My readers will see something familiar.

Links do not indicate an endorsement of the ideas presented, only that I thought the posting was worth taking a look at.

Week in review, week ending 1/18/15

For those that are new to my “Week in Review” postings, the following is a list of the blog posts I made over the last week, a few of the posts from people I follow that I thought were pretty good, and then lastly other posts I’ve stumbled into that folks might like to take a look at. Presuming I did it right all links will open new windows/tabs. In case you missed it, here’s last week’s post.

From me this week there was…
Monday I had A look back: “Kushiel’s Legacy” by Jacqueline Carey, Wednesday saw My top 5 favorite westerns: #4 The Magnificent Seven, and Friday another one of those “question” posts with ‘Bout This Blogger. I also had a couple posts over on 210Sports.

From the folks I follow…
Thoughtfultomes has her Top 5 Pirate Novels. I’ve only read two of her choices (#1 and #3), and liked them both.
Blondwritemore has The power of a ‘Chick Flick’ film. My wife loves every movie listed there, so that must mean something.
The Credible Hulk with his Top 5 Let Downs of 2014. I never gave thought to such a list. May be a back-burner thing for this year. He also has a great post Comic Speculation – The Fall of the Industry. I used to buy ton of comics, but haven’t bought any in years.

Some stuff I stumbled into…
No time this week for stumbling into stuff, hopefully I’ll do better next week.

Links do not indicate an endorsement of the ideas presented, only that I thought the posting was worth taking a look at.

Week in review, week ending 1/11/15

For those that are new to my “Week in Review” postings, the following is a list of the blog posts I made over the last week, a few of the posts from people I follow that I thought were pretty good, and then lastly other posts I’ve stumbled into that folks might like to take a look at. Presuming I did it right all links will open new windows/tabs. In case you missed it, here’s last week’s post.

From me this week there was…
On Monday I had my monthly Some random book thoughts posting, Wednesday saw the beginning of my top five favorite western movies with True Grit, and on Friday I had Day and night book tag. As I reminder I also post to a sports blog, and there a few mew posts over on 210Sports.

From the folks I follow…
Thoughtfultomes has a review of, in my opinion, one of the “most reads” of science fiction in Isaac Asimov’s The Gods Themselves.
The Credible Hulk has his The Credible Hulk’s Top 5 Shows of 2014. I gave up on #5 but everyone is saying I should go back, and I loved #3 but haven’t had the time to binge the second season yet.

Some stuff I stumbled into…
Sublunar Reflections has Let’s Talk: Binge Reading. I used to do that before the cool kids had a name for it…
The Double Thumb has an interesting post called I Guess I Just Hate Children – A Review of Harry Potter. I laughed. Not sure I was supposed to, but I did.

Links do not indicate an endorsement of the ideas presented, only that I thought the posting was worth taking a look at.

Week in review, week ending 1/4/15

For those that are new to my “Week in Review” postings, the following is a list of the blog posts I made over the last week, a few of the posts from people I follow that I thought were pretty good, and then lastly other posts I’ve stumbled into that folks might like to take a look at. Presuming I did it right all links will open new windows/tabs. In case you missed it, here’s last week’s post.

From me this week there was…
On Monday I had a “Random Review” of Tom Clancy Full Force and Effect by Mark Greaney, on Wednesday I revealed by #1 favorite comedy movie Monty Python’s Life of Brian, and on Friday I had What I read last year (2014). I also launched a new sports blog called “210Sports” on New Years Day with My baseball Hall of Fame vote, if I had one.

From the folks I follow…
Cheap Thrills has their The Second Annual Cheapy Awards. There’s a Tom Rob Smith mention, so that makes her awards significantly cooler in my opinion.
The Fictional Reader has her Monthly Wrap Up: December 2014, which includes all five books from the “Legend of Eli Monpress” series. I told her she’d love them…
Thoughtfultomes lists their Top 5 Fantasy Series. I actually have a rough draft for my list. Someday I’ll get around to finishing it.
The Credible Hulk with is Top 5 Movies of 2014. I used to go to the movies a lot. Now I never go. Not sure what changed to cause that.
The Obsessive Bookseller has a review from one of my favorite series, Kushiel’s Justice by Jacqueline Carey. I’m thinking I need to give that series the same treatment I gave “Incarnations of Immortality” by Piers Anthony recently.

Some stuff I stumbled into…
For the first time since I started these “week in review” posts I didn’t stumble into anything I thought was noteworthy. Lots of posts looking back at 2014 and talking about goals for 2015, but nothing all that interesting. Here’s to hoping I find some good stuff over the next week.

Links do not indicate an endorsement of the ideas presented, only that I thought the posting was worth taking a look at.

Week in review, week ending 12/28/14

For those that are new to my “Week in Review” postings, the following is a list of the blog posts I made over the last week, a few of the posts from people I follow that I thought were pretty good, and then lastly other posts I’ve stumbled into that folks might like to take a look at. Presuming I did it right all links will open new windows/tabs. In case you missed it, here’s last week’s post.

From me this week there was…
Nothing! Life got in the way so I took a break. Back at it Monday!

From the folks I follow…
The Obsessive Bookseller has Niki’s Seven Deadly Book Sins. I answered those some time ago, but I’m too lazy to scroll through and find my post to link to it.
Thoughtfultomes has a comparison of Anna Karenina: Book vs 2012 Movie. Her last three words say it all about any book made into a movie: “Read the book”.
The Credible Hulk has another in his series of comic creator profiles, this time it’s Walt Simonson. I’m a big Simonson fan, and his Thor issues are the best in the run.
Bookspluslife with a review of one of my favorite books, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Next by Stieg Larsson. It’s one of the few times the book/series was as good as the hype said it was.
Chrissi Reads with a review of Sarah Mass’ Crown of Midnight. Such cool covers in that series.
Interestingliterature with 10 Amazing Pictures of Libraries. Some great pictures there.

Some stuff I stumbled into…
The World Through My Eyes talks about The Smell Of Old Books. I love it when young people get that sometimes there’s more to books than just the story.
Horticulturalhobbit has A year is along time for a book. Her first sentence mentions two favorites, Ian Fleming and Sue Grafton.
Leeds Reads with a list of Five graphic novels folks should read. I’ve read them all, and I concur.
Teen Alexil with 14 Ways to Cultivate a Lifetime Reading Habit. It’s a pretty good list.

Links do not indicate an endorsement of the ideas presented, only that I thought the posting was worth taking a look at.

Week in review, week ending 12/21/14

For those that are new to my “Week in Review” postings, the following is a list of the blog posts I made over the last week, a few of the posts from people I follow that I thought were pretty good, and then lastly other posts I’ve stumbled into that folks might like to take a look at. Presuming I did it right all links will open new windows/tabs. In case you missed it, here’s last week’s post.

From me this week there was…
On Monday my review of The Lincoln Myth by Steve Berry, Wednesday I had My top 5 favorite comedy movies: #2 Ghostbusters.

From the folks I follow…
The Credible Hulk has another of his “Creator profiles”, this time it’s Alan Moore. It’s hard to tell if Moore is a genius or insane. I’m betting it’s both.
The Obsessive Bookseller has the Top Ten Books (She) Read in 2014!. I have read or have in my to-read pile every book in the bottom row.

Some stuff I stumbled into…
Read. Run. Study. declares their 2015 TBR Pile Challenge. She mentions her physical to-read pile is “out of control” with more than 100 on her shelf. Rookie. Get to 200+ like I have and we’ll talk. (She does have some good books on her list though).
Creative Mismatch with a great list of 15 Most Inspiring Literary Characters.
BUZZ Entertainment News has their 2014 top reads!. The Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence is on my to-read shelf.
Sniffer has a review of The Scorpio Races. Never head of the book before, but the cover sure is cool.

Links do not indicate an endorsement of the ideas presented, only that I thought the posting was worth taking a look at.

Week in review, week ending 12/14/14

For those that are new to my “Week in Review” postings, the following is a list of the blog posts I made over the last week, a few of the posts from people I follow that I thought were pretty good, and then lastly other posts I’ve stumbled into that folks might like to take a look at. Presuming I did it right all links will open new windows/tabs. In case you missed it, here’s last week’s post.

From me this week there was…
On Monday I had A look back: Incarnations of Immortality by Piers Anthony, and on Wednesday it was My top 5 favorite comedy movies: #3 Airplane!.

From the folks I follow…
The Credible Hulk has Annualization – The Downfall of Games. I used to by all the EA NHL games. I haven’t gotten one in some time.
Drunken Dragon Reviews with a review of Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch. I’ve reposted so many reviews of this series I probably should grab them off my to-read shelf and start the books myself.
Thoughtfultomes has their list of Top 5 Time Travel Novels. She has three that I’ve read. I’d be hard pressed to think of another two to fill out such a list.

Some stuff I stumbled into…
Views From My Room asks Should They?. I think they should. You’ll have to click the link to answer the question for yourself.
Kitty Lusby with a look at a cool book/comic shop called “Stories”. Great pics too. Unfortunately it’s a long way from where I am, although I do have some friends in that area.
The Quest For a Better Me with an interesting look at book goals with the simply titled On Books. I’m in complete agreement with their premise.
David Hansard shows us The neurotic’s guide to books. Is it bad that I laughed because I’ve been there?

Links do not indicate an endorsement of the ideas presented, only that I thought the posting was worth taking a look at.

Week in review, week ending 12/7/14

For those that are new to my “Week in Review” postings, the following is a list of the blog posts I made over the last week, a few of the posts from people I follow that I thought were pretty good, and then lastly other posts I’ve stumbled into that folks might like to take a look at. Presuming I did it right all links will open new windows/tabs. In case you missed it, here’s last week’s post.

From me this week there was…
On Monday I had my monthly Random book thoughts for December, on Wednesday I had My top 5 favorite comedy movies: #4 The Jerk, and Friday saw my Random Review: The Gods of Guilt by Michael Connelly.

From the folks I follow…
Cheap thrills has a whole bunch of mini reviews, including one of my all-time favorite books, The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy. We’ll have to agree to disagree on how good the book is.
Thoughtfultomes has a review of one of my favorite trilogies, “The Watergivers” by Glenda Larke (AKA: “The Stormlord Trilogy”). She doesn’t like it as much as I do. That’s OK, I love it enough for the both of us.
The Credible Hulk has Survivor (Nearly) Ruined Television. I’m not a watcher of reality TV, and listening to people talk about reality TV shows I’m happy I don’t watch.
The Fictional Reader reviewed both The Spirit Thief and The Spirit Rebellion by Rachel Aaron. I absolutely love that series.

Some stuff I stumbled into…
Charliesfreedom has Why I Read…And Love It!.
Youngatheartbookclub posted a picture of a sign you should see and read.
Nerdy Book Girl with some advice on Selecting Which Book To Read. I covered that topic a short while ago, but this young lady’s list boils it down nicely.
Just reading says My eyes are bigger than my reading time… Welcome to my world…

Links do not indicate an endorsement of the ideas presented, only that I thought the posting was worth taking a look at.

Week in review, week ending 11/30/14

For those that are new to my “Week in Review” postings, the following is a list of the blog posts I made over the last week, a few of the posts from people I follow that I thought were pretty good, and then lastly other posts I’ve stumbled into that folks might like to take a look at. Presuming I did it right all links will open new windows/tabs. In case you missed it, here’s last week’s post.

From me this week there was…
On Monday I reviewed The Victim by W.E.B. Griffin, on Wednesday I started my “top 5” movie lists with My top 5 favorite comedy movies: #5 Young Frankenstein, and on Friday I had a little rant about Black Friday.

From the folks I follow…
Cheap Thrills has Ten Books on her Winter TBR. Books five through ten are on my “to buy” list. Five through seven will be on my next Amazon purchase.
The Fictional Reader also has her Winter TBR, which includes one of my favorites, The Spirit Thief by Rachel Aaron. In case you didn’t know, the Rachel Back mentioned in the previous link and Rachel Aaron are the same person.
The Credible Hulk continues his comic creator showcase with a profile of Brian K. Vaughan.
Thoughtfultomes has a list of their Top 5 King Arthur Series. On that list I’ve only read “The Pendragon Cycle” by Stephen R Lawhead.

Some stuff I stumbled into…
Louann Lofton has a nice post called In Defense of Rereading. She makes some good points, but I’m still not someone that rereads books.
The Literary Attic lists Characters That Deserve Their Own Book. As I commented on her post, Hawk from Robert Parker’s “Spenser” series should have had a book of his own.
Themisanthropologist has a look at the series “Gentlemen Bastards” by Scott Lynch. As I’ve mentioned before, all three that are out sit on my to-read shelf.

Links do not indicate an endorsement of the ideas presented, only that I thought the posting was worth taking a look at.