Tag Archives: Naomi Novik
Spinning Silver, by Naomi Novik
Spinning Silver, by Naomi Novik, begins its story with why a young Jewish girl had to take over her father’s money-lending business, and from there it proceeds to follow the ripples of this single choice through the lives of the … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #362: Human Worth
“I was running from them, from any of them who might turn out to be a decent person, who might turn out to be just as special as the people I loved. Who might deserve to live just as much … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #357: Class Between Classes
“Such idleness, mingled with such insipidity! I should far rather face a volley of rifle-fire than endure many more nights of like company.” – Captain Elizabeth Bennet, Dragons and Decorum from Golden Age and Other Stories, by Naomi Novik To … Continue reading
The Stranger Things Book Tag
So, this tag is really old. I was tagged many moons ago, but the obligations of life really took a toll last year. My apologies for the great delay. Better late than never, eh? I, like both Moya and The … Continue reading
After Game of Thrones: Ideas for HBO
It is no secret that HBO’s Game of Thrones, based on George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, is coming to its final conclusion this year. While the last novel or two is taking its sweet time … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #95: Difficulty is No Excuse
“Just because the business will be difficult is no excuse for not making the attempt.” – Lung Tien Ning, The League of Dragons Temeraire, by Naomi Novik The dragons Temeraire and Iskierka are among the most headstrong and stubborn of … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #94: Our Worth
“If a dragon is taught to value nothing but gold, and think of its own worth as equal to that of its hoard, it will naturally disdain both discipline and law in the pursuit of treasure.” – William Laurence, League … Continue reading
Book Review: Blood of Tyrants
Spoiler Warning! When I first heard about Naomi Novik’s Temeraire series, having it recommended to me, I was a bit skeptical. Granted, this was partially because I questioned the source of that recommendation, particularly in how well they understood my … Continue reading
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