In love with Philip Pullman

I've been reading a lot lately and need to get caught up on my book reviews.  Since I've read 3 Philip Pullman books, I'll write about all these together first.  And first up is Once Upon a Time in the North which is another side story in the Dark Materials universe.  It's a nice little story concerning the first meeting of Iorek Byrnison (the king of the bears) and Lee Scoresby (the Texan balloonist).  I loved it just as I loved Lyra's Oxford -- another side story.  These are pretty little books with woodblock prints and little extras thrown in -- like the board game in the back of Once Upon a Time in the North.  A must have for fans of the Dark Materials trilogy.

I also read the next two Sally Lockhart mysteries -- or perhaps a better word is devoured.  They were both excellent and I think everyone should give them a try.  I just love Sally and really enjoyed being back with her for a little while. 

And while I'm on the subject of Philip Pullman... I recently listened to an excellent podcast from The Guardian in which Philip Pullman speaks and answers questions concerning the Dark Materials trilogy.   After hearing him, I like him even more!

I really want to get a copy of Milton's Paradise Lost which includes commentary by Philip Pullman as well as engravings from the 1688 illustrated manuscript.  Wow!

Comments

[Pete]

Sorry, Phil, she's taken.

[Christy]

I listened to his narration of the audiobooks. I think I enjoyed his voice as much as the acting out of the parts. His pacing was great, and he has one of those "I should read out everything ever written" kind of narrations. :D