Tag: Random Posts

Do You Have a Favorite Name?

I know I’ve mentioned this before, but for some strange reason I have a love for all characters named Nick. If there’s a hero named Nick, it’s almost a given that I’m going to love him. A secondary character? He’s my favorite. It’s just a quirk, I guess. I don’t really have a favorite female […]

The Other Side of Romance.

Posted August 14, 2008 by Rowena in Discussions | Tagged: , , | 12 Comments
The Other Side of Romance.

I cannot tell you guys how many times I’ve been asked why I choose to spend my time reading romance novels, participate in book blogs and all other things associated with the romance community. My best friend Mulu will always ask me (after a long winded rant on whatever drove me bat shit crazy on […]

The Power in a Review.

Posted May 16, 2008 by Rowena in Discussions | Tagged: , , , | 6 Comments
The Power in a Review.

Once upon a time, you could rattle off titles of romance novels and if I read the book, I could immediately name characters, secondary characters, story lines and quote my favorite scenes. Now, whether it’s because I’ve aged since then or because I’ve read so many more books since then, it takes a lot more […]

Warning: Spoilers Included

Posted September 25, 2007 by Casee in Discussions | Tagged: , | 5 Comments

I was thrilled when Holly, Rowena, and Isabel asked me to join Book Binge. Though I am relatively new to blogging, I’ve really enjoyed reviewing on my book blog. Not only is it a way to get my opinion out there, it was also a way to connect with fellow readers. For those of you […]

Holly’s Grading System

Posted June 1, 2007 by Holly in Discussions | Tagged: , , , | 8 Comments

Dance Chica put a post up yesterday about various grading systems, what they mean and how often we as readers pay attention to them. Whether she was talking about my grades specifically or just grades in general, it reminded me that I’ve never explained how I grade my reviews. I use a numerical system, though […]