From the inside flap: In the midseventies, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. In 1981 he quit forever. This book is, in his own words, the story of "why I did stand-up and why I walked away." Review: Having heard that Steve Martin is somewhat of a difficult person, I had some trepidations going … [Read more...] about Born Standing Up by Steve Martin: A-
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 13 by CLAMP: B+
From the back cover: Five friends must journey through time and space to lift a curse from beautiful Princess Sakura. Their quest now leads them to a world of magic and mysterious learning. Syaoran, the princess's young but fierce defender, is awestruck by this new world's enormous library. But when he opens one of the books, he is suddenly whisked away to a different … [Read more...] about Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 13 by CLAMP: B+
Hana-Kimi 22 by Hisaya Nakajo: B
From the back cover: When Mizuki is almost caught changing clothes, the school goes wild with rumors about a mysterious girl on campus! Can our heroine keep her secret, or will she be outed and separated from Sano, just when their relationship is blossoming? Review: So, you've been keeping a secret from the one you love for ages and you're worried they'll hate you if you tell … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 22 by Hisaya Nakajo: B
Venus in Love 1 by Yuki Nakaji: A-
From the back cover: College freshman Suzuna is looking forward to making friends, joining a club, and hopefully getting a boyfriend! She develops an early crush on Fukami—charismatic tennis player and friend of her neighbor, Eichi. But her other new friend—the beautiful Hinako—has some interesting information regarding Eichi that's going to force Suzuna to take a second look … [Read more...] about Venus in Love 1 by Yuki Nakaji: A-
A Shilling for Candles by Josephine Tey: B-
From the back cover: On a clear, sunny morning on the southern coast of England, the screaming gulls announce the location of a ghastly deed. The body of famous screen actress Christine Clay is found lying limp on the beach. Was it an accidental death, or murder? For Scotland Yard's Inspector Grant, the case becomes a nightmare of too many clues and too many motives, as the … [Read more...] about A Shilling for Candles by Josephine Tey: B-