Wrapping up Christmas

[elizalavelle]

Woot! I've finished off my Christmas with two awesome gifts that are both perfect for me. Jo got me a Wizard of Oz day by day calendar which I am putting on my desk at work since it's sadly lacking in Oz stuff :) Then tonight Dell told me she got me the second part to a book I'd leant to her but I couldn't remember what book I'd leant to her at all. Turns out it was The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor which is a fantastic spin on the Alice in Wonderland story. I had no idea a sequel had been written! Fantastic surprise and I can't wait to read it! I've done 2 books already and am into my third of the year and it's a good page turner so I hope to be on to the Alice (or Alyss if you will) books by this weekend :) I love my friends :)

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[ozma914.livejournal.com]

The Looking Glass Wars? I've heard of it, but don't remember anything about it. Wasn't there an appearance by Oz characters in that, or am I thinking of something else?

[elizalavelle.livejournal.com]

No Oz characters. It's a retelling of the Alice in Wonderland story, of how Lewis Carroll came by the story and of what happened next. It's definitely worth reading, it's a pretty fast read too :) I'm hoping the rest of the books are as good :)

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

I believe I was thinking of a graphic novel that was actually entitled "The Oz-Wonderland War", or something very close to that. It would have come out in the 80's, and my wallet tells me I shouldn't go looking for a copy! I'll keep my eyes pealed for your pick.

[elizalavelle.livejournal.com]

Well that sounds very shiny, I've never heard of it but if I ever do see one I'm picking it up ;)

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

Absolutely, do pick it up if you find it. I've read a couple of glowing reviews.