Category Archives: 3 Nibbles (Stars)

Pooka Quick Pick: “Daily Rituals: How Artists Work”

Posted on January 1, 2014 by pookapicks

There’s not a single, solitary, living Pooka who has a daily routine. We’re much too spontaneous for that. My kind prefer to live by the seat of our pants — or at least we would, if we wore any pants. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Icons”

Posted on October 19, 2013 by pookapicks

There is brief cause for celebration. Icons is the fiftieth book I’ve read this year! 5-0. Hurrah! Quite a milestone! Now stop celebrating. No smiling, no laughing, no giggling. Definitely no confetti. We’re about to talk about sorrow. And rage, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Unbreakable”

Posted on October 13, 2013 by pookapicks

My life has become infinitely more complicated. Why? Because it’s October in Salem. Gone are the days of going out to dinner, hopping down the streets with my boyfriend, paw-in-hand, and leaving the apartment in the morning with ten minutes … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “The Peculiar”

Posted on March 17, 2013 by pookapicks

Title: The Peculiar Author: Stefan Bachmann Genre: Middle Grade Fiction (Ages 9-12) Publisher: Greenwillow Books Publication Date: September 18, 2012 ARC: 376 pages Is There a Pooka in This Book? Yes, for about a nanosecond.

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Pooka Quick Pick: “Bitter Blood”

Posted on January 24, 2013 by pookapicks

So sometimes – especially after I’ve just finished a particularly stellar novel – I do this thing where I cannot decide what to read next. I get horrible reader’s block. I end up bringing home half of the library, ripping apart … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Soon I Will Be Invincible”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by pookapicks

Title: “Soon I Will Be Invincible” Author: Austin Grossman Genre: Fantasy/Sci-fi Publisher: Vintage Books USA Publication Date: June 10th, 2008 Paperback: 336 pages Is There a Pooka in This Book?: No. But there is a fairy. Rude.

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