Design Updates

I'm thinking of changing some things.

You see, I've noticed a wee bit of scroll-lag,
and I'm none too happy about it.

You may have already noticed some small tweaks here and there:
Changing some headers,
Condensing some links,
Removing a badge,
Etcetera.

But the lag is still here.

About the only thing left is the template design.

So, since I'm going to be changing things anyway,
I'd like a little input from You, the reader.

How's the color-scheme?
Is there enough space?
Is the title-image too large?
Do you want boxes in the sidebar?
Corners or round-offs?

Now's your chance to leave your two cents.
Just leave me a comment below
and a week from today I'll officially start the renovations (big or small).

P.S. For more feedback fun, check out my polls at the bottom of the page!

In My Mailbox (6)

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by The Story Siren

In the past month I've...


Borrowed

A Wizard of Mars (Book & Audiobook) ~ Diane Duane
Artemis Fowl 4 & 6 (Audiobooks) ~ Eoin Colfer
From My Library

Bought

Magic Bites ~ Ilona Andrews
Brisingr ~ Christopher Paolini
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ~ J.K. Rowling
From Jan's Paperbacks

Recieved

Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race ~ Jon Stewart & The Daily Show
From My Dad

And Won

Signed & Personalized Copies of Minder & Adversary ~ Kate Kaynak
From Christina of Confessions of a Book Addict
And Kate Kaynak of Disgruntled Bear

It's Not Paranoia If They Really Are Out To Get You...

Gasp!

Two posts?!

In the same day?!

After 3 weeks of nothing?!

WHAT IS SHE THINKING?!

Well, I'm thinking that in addition to my latest book review, I'd probably best explain my absence. It's only fair, right?

Besides the obvious burn-out that occurred following my 26 days of posts, I didn't really have a reason not to post. Sure, my ideas weren't amazing/spectacular/awe-inspiring, but they were passable. And my fingers hadn't been gnawed off in the interim.

But, I was a little under the weather. Not health-wise (except for 2 days), but mental-wise.

I'm still a little afraid to say it...but I was...depressed.

But, because I'm looking for a job, I couldn't tell anyone, I couldn't show anyone, and God forbid I come off as a little unenthusiastic one day.

With employers scanning the internet for 'background checks' and anything else that can be used against you, I've got to be extra careful in crafting my status updates, tweets, and yes, even blog posts.

So, in short, I apologize for my recent absence, but I only had our best interests in mind. You probably didn't need to hear whining or mopey sentiments, and I couldn't risk potential bosses thinking I'm not upbeat and enthusiastic.

Still, the job search continues, but I'll try to crank out book reviews a little more regularly.

The Good, The Bad, And...Frannie?!

~Personal Demons~
Personal Demons
Book 1
By Lisa Desrochers
Amazon ~ Powell's

I first received this book from a GoodReads ARC giveaway about a month ago. Being the procrastinator I am, I planned to review it before the release date, but other commitments were edging it out. So, after putting it off for a few weeks, I was finally about to crack down and read it...when I spied it on the shelves at my local Borders! Apparently the bookstores weren't quite clear on the official release date. So, of course I bought it immediately.

Now that the book was out in the world, I knew I needed to crack down and get the book read. Still, since the deadline had passed, it wasn't pressing on my mind as much as it had been...which I knew was a mistake. Finally, this weekend I cleared my schedule and faced these Personal Demons...

In My Mailbox (5)

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by The Story Siren

In the past two weeks I've...


Borrowed

Glass Houses (Audiobook) ~ Rachel Caine
Dragon's Keep (Audiobook) ~ Janet Lee Carey
Blue Bloods (Audiobook) ~ Melissa De La Cruz
Leviathan (Audiobook) ~ Scott Westerfeld
Artemis Fowl 1, 2, 3 & 5 (Audiobooks) ~ Eoin Colfer
From My Library

And Bought

Warrior ~ Marie Brennan
Steal the Dragon ~ Patricia Briggs
Glass Houses ~ Rachel Caine
Stardust ~ Neil Gaiman
From Goodwill
Personal Demons ~ Lisa Desrochers
From Borders