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Books that Rock: Getting the Girl by Markus Zusak

All Cameron Wolfe wants is to get the girl. (Yeah, in that sense too, but also to understand her, to hear her, to know her.) She’s got class, kindness, pride, … Continue reading

August 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Books that Rock: Chime by Franny Billingsley

This is Books that Rock, the weekly-ish series where I provide a song or two that describe events occurring in the chosen book (spoilers may occur in the song descriptions, so watch out). Oh … Continue reading

August 8, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Books that Rock: Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde

This is  Books that Rock, the weekly-ish series where I provide a song or two that describe events occurring in the chosen book (spoilers may occur in the song descriptions, so watch out). While … Continue reading

January 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Books that Rock: I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

Ed Kennedy is an underage cab driver without much of a future. He’s pathetic at playing cards, hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey, and utterly devoted to his … Continue reading

January 5, 2010 · 6 Comments

Books that Rock: Talking to Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

This is  Books that Rock, the segment where I provide a song or two that describe events occuring in the chosen book (spoilers may occur in the song descriptions, so watch out). … Continue reading

December 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Books that Rock: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley

This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin. And this is the story of Harry Crewe, the Outlander orphan … Continue reading

December 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Books that Rock: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

An orphan”s life is harsh – and often short – in the island city of Camorr, built on the ruins of a mysterious alien race. But born with a quick … Continue reading

December 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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