Mark Reads ‘The Hobbit’: Chapter 1

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Mark Oshiro

In the first chapter of The Hobbit, we are introduced the the world of the hobbits and, in particular, a specific hobbit named Bilbo Baggins, who very much would like to not go on an adventure. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to start The Hobbit.

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Mark Reads ‘A Feast For Crows’

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Mark Oshiro

In the fourth book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series, George R.R. Martin takes a totally different approach to breaking my heart a billion times over. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read A Feast For Crows.

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Mark Reads ‘American Gods’: Postscript / Final Thoughts

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Mark Oshiro

In the postscript of American Gods, we learn about life for Shadow post-war, and Gaiman shares more about the process of writing American Gods. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to finish American Gods.

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Mark Reads ‘American Gods’: Chapter 20

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Mark Oshiro

In the twentieth (and final) chapter of American Gods, Shadow realizes that Ganesh was sending him a message about the unresolved horrors in the town of Lakeside. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read American Gods.

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Mark Reads ‘American Gods’: Chapter 19

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Mark Oshiro

In the nineteenth chapter of American Gods, Mr. Nancy helps Shadow begin to pick up the pieces of his life, or at least what remains of it. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read American Gods.

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Mark Reads ‘American Gods’: Chapter 18

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Mark Oshiro

In the eighteenth chapter of American Gods, the storm arrives and my preparedness level was actually higher than usual AND I WAS STILL UNPREPARED. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read American Gods.

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Mark Reads ‘American Gods’: Chapter 17

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Mark Oshiro

In the seventeenth chapter of American Gods, the gods assemble for the storm. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read American Gods.

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Mark Reads ‘American Gods’: Chapter 16

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Mark Oshiro

In the sixteenth chapter of American Gods, Shadow is judged by the gods. That’s all I’m gonna say. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read American Gods.

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Mark Reads ‘American Gods’: Chapter 15

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Mark Oshiro

In the fifteenth chapter of American Gods, Shadow tries to survive the nine-day vigil for Wednesday. and sweet baby jesus what is going on. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read American Gods.

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Mark Reads ‘American Gods’: Chapter 14

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Mark Oshiro

In the fourteenth chapter of American Gods, Shadow travels with Ibis and Czernobog to retrieve Wednesday’s body, and then…look, I don’t even know how to talk about this. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read American Gods.

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