A pleasant, fairly enjoyable read, propelled largely by MacAvoy's engaging prose and style. Fantasy Damiano – R.A. MacAvoy
A pleasant, easy read, but likely to leave little lasting impact. Fiction - general The Quarry – Iain Banks
I recommend it as an example of a well-executed shared world, as well as a pleasure to read. Fantasy Liavek – Will Shetterly & Emma Bull
A collection for fans, not casual readers. Fantasy Science fiction A Very British History – Paul McAuley
Fun and light before it bogs down in its indecision. Fantasy A College of Magics – Caroline Stevermer
A quick, pleasant return to the adventures of childhood. Children's Kidnapped – Robert Louis Stevenson
A colorful picture of a bygone India from a character and writer who cross boundaries. Children's Fiction - general Kim – Rudyard Kipling
A decent, accomplished, but in no way surprising book Fantasy The Left-Handed Booksellers of London – Garth Nix
If you couldn't care less about sensei and uke, there's still a good story to be found here. Science fiction Helm – Steven Gould