Category Archives: book reviews

Dippin’ my feet in magic waters.

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Of course, this is a tree, but it’s a magic tree. I took the photo on my hike yesterday after I made a wish. Because it’s also wishing tree. The man I call the crazy poet spends time up in … Continue reading →

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Despite its flaws, The Adjustment Bureau Worked

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Julia Barrett

for me while Inception did not. Inception, despite the hype and the dream within a dream within a dream/I am the dreamer dreaming the dream hyperbole, bored me within twenty minutes. The Adjustment Bureau is a similar sort of who’s … Continue reading →

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Tweet This Contest! Winners!

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Thank You! I’m grateful to everyone who tweeted this contest! You are wonderful! Special thanks to Susi, the geeky bookworm, who did her best to teach me how to use twitter. Before I name the contest winners, I have several … Continue reading →

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Gaaaaa!

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Julia Barrett

So yesterday…no wait…today, I woke up at 2 a.m. Pacific Time and it is now 8 p.m. Pacific Time. In five days, I’ve managed maybe a total of eight hours of sleep - but it’s been fun, ladies and gents! … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Ick Factor in Romantic Erotica

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Julia Barrett

What’s your ick factor limit when reading an erotic romance novel, paranormal, sci-fi, historical, or regular? I started reading a book from Net Galley recently and the first page just skived me right out of interest as it referred to … Continue reading →

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