This is a Challenge

First, I'm not sure that anyone is interested in anything I have to say about these books.  Second, my writing is feeling a little forced these days.  I think that one is supposed to be concise, sharp, and usually witty in a blog.  At the same time, I need to follow my own instructions and avoid I-liked-it/I-did-not-like-it reviewing.  It is also hard to know the conventions:  should I hyperlink things in posts, just use labels or tags, or what?  It may be time to get over myself and see what else I can find.