http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com The books I've read and what I thought of them. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:37:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Pamela Aidan Book 3 of the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentlemen series. Darcy's annual visit to his Aunt Lady Catherine De Bourgh is due.  He is still struggling to distract himself from the unacceptable attractions of the lovely Elizabeth Bennet and so embarks on the visit to his Aunt accompanied by his cousin ... http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2010/01/21/fitzwilliam-darcy-gentlemen-these-three-remain/ by Keith Robinson www.unearthlytales.com The second book in the Island of Fog series.  Island of Fog was probably my favourite read for 2009.  I love that it was such a great book and it was Keith Robinson's debut novel.   So in my world that makes it special. Labyrinth of Fire continues the story ... http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2010/01/04/labyrinth-of-fire-book-review/ by Pamela Aidan Book 2 in the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman series. Darcy is following his own advice.  He has successfully separated his friend Bingley from the allurements of Miss Bennet and now he must do so for himself.  It is time he found himself a wife.  A wife equal to his station ... http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2009/12/29/fitzwilliam-darcy-gentleman-duty-and-desire-book-review/ by Suzanne Collins www.suzannecollinsbooks.com The 2nd book in the Hunger Games Triology. Katniss survived the Hunger Games but in a way that did not satisfy the Capital.  Now the Capital wants revenge.  Instead of the blessed life that should be owed to a winner of the games, Katniss is dealt another blow. Instead of ... http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2009/12/27/the-hunger-games-catching-fire-book-review/ by Jane Austen Written in 1790's and published 1811 Sense and Sensibility was the first of Jane's novels to published. This insightful study of human nature focusses on Elinor and Marianne Dashwood.  The Dashwood women, Mary (mother), Elinor, Marianne and Margaret are wrenched from their privilaged life after the death of their ... http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2009/12/17/sense-and-sensibility-book-review/ by Suzanne Collins www.suzannecollinsbooks.com Panem is a country ruled by an unsympathetic Capital, motivated only by excess and entertainment.  The surrounding Districts provide the Capital with that excess and once a year they provide the pinnacle of entertainment - The Hunger Games.  In a cruel display of power the Capital conducts the ... http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2009/12/14/the-hunger-games-book-review/ by Pamela Aidan Book 1 of the Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman Series. An Assembly Such As This is a wonderful look into the mind and heart of Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy, the much loved leading man in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.  The series re-tells Pride and Prejudice but from Mr Darcy's point of ... http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2009/12/06/fitzwilliam-darcy-gentleman-an-assembly-such-as-this-book-review/ by Denise Robbins www.deniserobbins.com Samantha Spenser has been shot.  Her dad summoned her home urgently but isn't there to greet her, she is shot while snowboarding; temporarily loses some of her memory; is kidnapped; escapes and doesn't know who to trust.    She is a capable woman but as she can't even remember her ... http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2009/12/04/win-a-copy-of-connect-the-dots-by-denise-robbins/ by Rachel Billington www.rachelbillinton.com What happened to Emma and her Mr Knightley after Jane Austen put down her pen?  Rachel Billington has written a lovely sequel to the much adored Austen classic Emma. After only one year, Emma and Mr Knightley's marriage isn't as carefree as they each would have liked.  Tragic news ... http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2009/11/22/emma-and-knightley-book-reviw/ by Joan Aiken www.joanaiken.com A blizzard delivers to Lady Catherine de Bourgh's door, a gentile couple, Mr Delaval and his sister Miss Delaval.  Uncharacteristically, she offers them lodging while Miss Delaval recovers from a sprained ankle and their carriage is repaired.   The pair are soon firmly entrenched at Rosings much to the ... http://torchundertheblanketbooks.com/2009/11/07/lady-catherines-necklace-book-revew/