(Originally posted on November 18, 2011) This was one of the e-books I got for free when I got my e-reader last year. I’d started reading it months and months ago, but put it down and did not pick it up again until this week. That’s nothing against the author or the book. This is a fun supernatural romance. Okay, I think there’s supposed to be some elements of a romantic thriller in there, but I found it a little too cheesy to ever feel the threat. And that’s okay for me. I prefer my romances not take themselves too seriously, and this one did not.

(Originally posted on November 15, 2011) What if friendly aliens arrived at Earth, and instead of contacting the government of any nation, they instead contacted the head of one of the biggest talent agencies in Hollywood, in order to determine the best way to introduce themselves to the planet? That is the premise behind Agent to the Stars. It’s a fun premise (especially in the days of Entrouage and Ari Gold), and makes for a fun book. It is also an example of self-publishing that works, as the novel was originally made available by the author, online, with a suggested donation of $1. He received $4,000.

(Originally posted on November 13, 2011) The full title is The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary. Honestly, that covers just about everything you need to know. If the title intrigues you, you’ll enjoy the book. If the mentioning of the world’s largest dictionary turns you off, don’t bother. Most of the time I was reading this book, I had also had two little dogs crawling over me trying to get attention. The writing was engaging and clear. I could put it down whenever I needed and never had a problem picking it back up.