Fables Vol. 1: Legends in Exile by Bill Willinghams

by Carol4 Comments
Fables Vol. 1: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham I don't read many comics or graphic novels, but this one was a blast. It takes place after "happily ever after." The famous folks of legends and fairy tales are living in exile in New York after being forced from their lands by and evil creature, the Adversary. The characters who can disguise themselves as normal mundane humans live in an exclusive apartment building; the ones who can't live on a farm in upstate. The trouble starts when Jack, of beanstalk fame, reports a crime. Rose Red is missing and probably dead, judging from the blood in her apartment. Snow White, the deputy mayor, and Bigby Wolf, the detective formerly known as the Big Bad Wolf, need to get to the bottom of the mystery. This was a fun read. We meet lots of familiar characters, but each is now dealing with real-world problems. Jack needs money; Prince Charming is a cad; Snow...
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Mailbox Monday and Library Loot

by Carol14 Comments
Thanks to Marcia at The Printed Page for hosting Mailbox Monday. I got a few in the mail this week. One Hundred Butterflies by Harold Feinstein (from the publisher) Bear Portraits by Jill Greenberg (from the publisher) The Possibility of Everything by Hope Edelman (from publicist) Dark Time: Mortal Path by Dakota Banks (won at Wordsmithonia. Thanks!) I picked up a couple at the library this past week,too, one for me, one for Amber. Library Loot is co-hosted by Eva and Marg. The Widow by Carla Neggers Quest for the Tree Kangaroo by Sy Montgomery Saturday, my mom, brother and sister-in law went to the Book Loft. I got one for me and a couple of Christmas presents for folks. Murder for Christmas edited by Thomas Godfrey Finally, my mom got me a book for my birthday, which is today. Road Dogs by Elmore Leonard (signed by the author) What books found their way to your house this week?...
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Game Night – The Downfall of Pompeii

by Carol2 Comments
The Downfall of Pompeii Designers: Klaus-Jurgen Wrede Manufacturers: Amigo, Mayfair Games Year: 2006 Players: 2 - 4 Time: 45 minutes Ages: 10 and up In the year 79 A.D., the beautiful city of Pompeii sits at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. For years, the lovely town has attracted the best of Rome's citizens, and it is famous for both its businesses and luxuries. But a terrible secret lies deep beneath the slopes of the mighty mountain. A secret that will unleash unspeakable horrors on the fateful afternoon of August 24th... (funagaingames.com) The first half of the game is spent living in Pompeii and encouraging your Roman friends and family to join you. The second half is spent fleeing from the city in terror, trying to survive the explosion. The theme is great, the game plays well. The rules are easy to learn, and there is both strategy and a little luck involved. Everyone enjoys it, from Amber (9) to my husband and our friends, except me....
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Awards and a Picture

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Freda of Freda's Voice passed the Let's Be Friends Award back to me. Thanks so much. I'm glad to "know" you. Blodeuedd from The Book-girl of Mur-y-Castell gave me the Sisterhood Award, which I really appreciate it. You're so kind and thoughtful. I picked the Kreative Blogger Award up over at Freda's Voice, too. Now I need to list 7 of my favorite things and pass this award on to 7 other bloggers whose sites I love.   spaghetti and sauce peppermint hot chocolate my library card scrapbooks forsythia Christmas carols sapphires I'm not passing this on to anyone in particular. If you want to join in, please do and leave me a link to your faves. And a picture. My mom took David, Amber and me to see STOMP earlier this week . The show was fabulous and this is a picture of Amber and me with one of the performers....
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