Except
otherwise stated, I buy books with my own money—from sources such as
Amazon and Barnes & Noble—thus, I decide what to review based on
my own likes. That is also the case with movies.
I have joined Netgalley. So far I like the experience and I am giving myself a chance to discover new authors as well as read advance copies from established authors whose works I admire.
Authors
may request reviews but will be accepted on a case by case basis. You can
contact me at: cpablogs@comcast.net.
In books I like historical fiction, political fiction and espionage, general literary fiction, women fiction, and science (fiction and nonfiction alike). I also enjoy paranormal romance, books on history of art, mysteries, and murder mysteries as long as they're not too gruesome. I also read nonfiction on history, politics, art, theology, the Catholic Church, and science.
I like artsy movies (the type that win awards), Indies and mainstream. Heavy duty dramas are my favorite. I also enjoy good-taste comedies, romantic comedies, thrillers, action, superhero movies, action sci-fi, and musicals.
Rating Equivalence:
♦♦♦♦♦ = Loved it; Wow
♦♦♦♦ = Really Liked it
♦♦♦ = Liked it; It’s OK but no
fireworks
♦♦ = Didn’t Like it