March 22, 2012
Step down, Twihards, it’s time for evolution via the Hunger Games revolution. Let The Games begin! I don’t want to upset any Twilight fans, but the series boils down to a drawn out love affair that is not consummated for many moons. Bella and Edward meet in the first book and don’t have sex until…wait for ...
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May 12, 2011
I don’t know about you, but I read books for the story. The protagonist’s gender doesn’t matter so much as the central message and the general feeling you get when you’re reading. I like to feel inspired, enlightened or mystified, among other grand sentiments. Thankfully, the National Post seems to be with me on this. ...
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