Andy's Updates en-US Sat, 26 Apr 2025 07:37:22 -0700 60 Andy's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg ReadStatus9354322934 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 07:37:22 -0700 <![CDATA[Andy wants to read 'Anthem']]> /review/show/7520210037 Anthem by Noah Hawley Andy wants to read Anthem by Noah Hawley
]]> Review7495625515 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:04:12 -0700 <![CDATA[Andy added 'Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books']]> /review/show/7495625515 Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller Andy gave 4 stars to Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books (Hardcover) by Kirsten Miller
I thought was a fun book that exposes some of the worst of humankind and some of the best. A satirical look at our world and where we are nowadays. Let’s do better. The ending was a bit of a miss for me, but very positive. That’s a good thing, ultimately. ]]> ReadStatus9350350784 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:03:30 -0700 <![CDATA[Andy is currently reading 'Blindness']]> /review/show/31087932 Blindness by José Saramago Andy is currently reading Blindness by José Saramago
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]]> Review7180801503 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:57:34 -0700 <![CDATA[Andy added 'Anima Rising']]> /review/show/7180801503 Anima Rising by Christopher Moore Andy gave 5 stars to Anima Rising (Hardcover) by Christopher Moore
I hate when it takes me 3 freaking weeks to read a Chris Moore book, but here we are. I'd call myself a "butt puddle", and deserve it for taking so long. I actually really liked this book and thought it was a great addition to the last several books Moore has written, these books that take place in history with real characters (having lived or been created by authors, painters, etc.). Anima Rising is no different. It's fun, silly, and visually entertaining. I approve wholeheartedly of the story, the mystery, the supernatural behaviors, etc. This was a slam dunk.

I knew of many of the people referenced in this book, aside from the painters. I would suggest everyone read the afterward, as Moore goes into detail explaining his research and purpose for using certain elements of each of the characters. Judith was the best, Wally was second best. Geoff is up there as well. The artist, well, let's just say, they may have been geniuses, but they were cocky, ego driven, cocky cocks. Not my favorite, even if they meant well. Regardless, it all works in this book and it's a fun little ride to boot. Enjoy! ]]> GiveawayRequest703328243 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:25:49 -0700 <![CDATA[<a href="/user/show/1434192-andy">Andy</a> entered a giveaway]]> /giveaway/show/406259-nimona-a-graphic-novel Nimona by N.D. Stevenson
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]]> Review7471439123 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:27 -0700 <![CDATA[Andy added 'Fixit']]> /review/show/7471439123 Fixit by Joe Ide Andy gave 4 stars to Fixit (IQ, #6) by Joe Ide
A tasty morsel of a novel. Nothing earth shattering here, but a good installment of the IQ series. Lots of heartbreak and hurt throughout. IQ remains an interesting and compelling character. I dig it. Good stuff here. The writing still remains a little disjointed, but not totally bonkers. I get it, but was left with some questions about a couple of the characters. Overall, a fine read and addition to this series. ]]> ReadStatus9319028105 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:47:40 -0700 <![CDATA[Andy is currently reading 'Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books']]> /review/show/7495625515 Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller Andy is currently reading Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
]]> ReadStatus9314109574 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:26:21 -0700 <![CDATA[Andy wants to read 'Once There Were Wolves']]> /review/show/7492236758 Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy Andy wants to read Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
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