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- Book Review: Snuff by Terry PratchettI review Snuff, the latest Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett
- Sir Terry Pratchett- the Wizard of WitTerry Pratchett is the author of the acclaimed Discworld series of novels. These works of comic fantasy have been enjoyed by young and old alike for their humor, but are also intelligent and incisive novels that will make you think while you laugh.
Anne Rice, Queen of the Damned and Terry Pratchett, King of SatireWhy Anne Rice's vampires and witches make good reading, and why Terry Pratchett will make you feel smug.- What Are You Reading? December 29, 2010I went through all my WAYR for the year and put them together into a book report.
- Book Review - Small Gods by Terry PratchettA review of Small Gods, one of the Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett
- Book Review: Going Postal by Terry PratchettI review Going Postal, by Terry Pratchett, the first of two Discworld books featuring Moist von Lipwig.
- Collected Works: Book ReviewsAll my book reviews in one place
- Book Review: Nation by Terry PratchettI review the book Nation written by Terry Pratchett
- Spun Dizzy from Living on Discworld: Some of Terry Pratchett's Quirky Minor CharactersTerry Pratchett's extensive Discworld universe is home to some amazing characters. His lavish attention and brilliant imagination make even the passing minor characters a delight to spend time with.
- Book Review: Making Money (Terry Pratchett)If laughter is, as they say, the best medicine, then I think the doctor might prescribe a Terry Pratchett book from time to time.
- Where to Find Book Agents for Science Fiction ManuscriptsEach literary agent is profiled with contact information and the other genres they represent.
Best Terry Pratchett QuotesPratchett's wicked insights and good-natured humor combine to make his writing a delight. Here are a few of my favorite Terry Pratchett quotes:
Book Review: Wintersmith by Terry PratchettYoung and old alike will enjoy Wintersmith, Terry Pratchett's latest Discworld creation.- Visiting Discworld, a Series of Books By Terry PratchettWelcome to Discworld - a flat world resting on the top of four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle. If you're into sophisticated, character-driven humor, nothing's funnier than Discworld.
- Book Review: Snuff, by Terry PratchettIn which Vimes is forced to go on vacation, and stumbles into a murder mystery.
- Why Read?Exploring the enjoyment of reading.
- What Are You Reading? November 30, 2011I review what I am reading this week
- Rain of Gold by Victor VillasenorThe author brings us through his parents histories in Mexico.
- Snuff -- Terry Pratchett's Latest MasterpieceA review of Terry Pratchett's "Snuff."
- A List of the Different Book GenresThere are many different genres and subgenres of books, from romance novels to historical biographies. Here is a list of some of the different book genres that are split into two main categories, fiction and nonfiction books.
- Great YA FantasyA list of YA fantasy books that contain romance but it is not the whole point of the plot.
Steven Brust's Vlad Taltos Books Are Some of the Best Fiction Fantasy Has to OfferIn the world inhabited by Steven Brust's Vlad Taltos, an assassin provides us with a glimpse the bad guys are good and gods may be demons, but we learn more about morality than we expected.- ABCs of Fiction Writing - Genre: Where Do I Belong?What is genre? What is it for? Is it really that important? How does it affect what I write?
- Have You Ever Been Saved by a Book?My thoughts and experience about books.
- The Colour of Magic by Terry PratchettRincewind the wizard finds himself helping out a very strange tourist on Disc World.
- The Light Fantastic by Terry PratchettThe 2nd book in his discworld series, The Light Fantastic continues the tale of Rincewind and Twoflower.
- Equal Rites by Terry PratchettWhen a girl is proclaimed as a wizard to be, things are turned upside down in discworld. A kindly witch takes over her education though and helps her to convince others there should be equal rites.
- Mort by Terry PratchettWhen death thinks about retirement, a young boy is given the chance to become his apprentice. Little does Mort know, he's in for a wild ride.
- Fantasy LandsA poem in couplets
- The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett - a Book ReviewGood book for someone wanting a really fast and somewhat entertaining read, but may be a disappointment for fans of Discworld.
- Author Richard Thomas Shows He Will Be a Major Force in Fiction with "Transubstantiate"Richard Thomas may not be a name you know, currently, when it comes to your fiction reading, but you should.
- I Shall Wear Midnight, by Terry PratchettTiffany Aching begins her career as the witch of the region she grew up in. Things take a turn for the worse when a series of mistakes on her part lands her in trouble with the people she's trying to help.
- What Exactly is Fantasy? Fantasy as a GenreWe all know what fantasy is, or at least we can name examples: The Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and even Harry Potty. But what exactly is fantasy? What distinguishes it? And what's the whole purpose of fantasy anyways?
- Book Review - Jingo by Terry PratchettIn this Discworld novel, Terry Prathcett skewers jingoism and the more obtuse sort of military mind. And he takes some digs at prejudice, as well.
- The Truth by Terry Pratchett"A lie can run round the world before the truth has got its boots on."
- What Are You Reading? December 1, 2010I review books I am reading
- What Are You Reading? November 24, 2010I review what I am reading this week.
Books to Give as Christmas Gifts in 2010Here are some books that have proven highly popular with readers in 2010 that you may want to consider as Christmas gifts.- What Are You Reading? November 10, 2010I review what I am reading this week.
- The Power of Fiction BooksFiction books are stories that do more than entertain you. Here are some things that fiction can do to impact your mind and your life.
