StoryGraph Saturday is a weekly thing where I randomly choose a book from my To Read pile on StoryGraph and show it off to both remind myself that it’s there and to show it to you, Dear Reader, in case you might find it interesting, too. Sorcerer to the Crown (Sorcerer Royal #1)by Zen ChoFantasy371 … Continue reading StoryGraph Saturday: Sorcerer to the Crown
Anti-TBR Tag
Rachel did this on her BookTube channel Kalanadi yesterday, so I decided to give it a shot myself. This tag was created by Nicole & Her Books, so check her out if you want her take on the Anti-TBR tag. This can be a salty tag, depending on who does it. I'm a salty person, … Continue reading Anti-TBR Tag
April Summary, May Preview
On the whole, April was a pretty good month. Nice weather, lots of things getting done, and I got both of my Covid vaccination shots! Woohoo! I'm still hesitant to go out and do things with people-- especially in groups (which, lets be honest, I wasn't thrilled about doing in Before Times), but progress is … Continue reading April Summary, May Preview
Sunday Sum-Up: May 2, 2021
It was a laid back week around here. Things got done! Rooms were cleaned! Shelves were built! Many other useful things were accomplished! And that's really all I have to report about the week. Just a lot of things getting done, but none of them were noteworthy on their own. Obligatory Mina Photo: One of … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: May 2, 2021
StoryGraph Saturday: Six Heirs
Six Heirs (Le Secret de Ji #1) by Pierre Grimbert, translated from the French by Matthew Ross and Eric LambFantasy308 pagesPublished in 2013 by Amazon Crossing, first published in 1996 From The StoryGraph: The Known World is a sprawling region ruled by mortals, protected by gods, and plied by magicians and warriors, merchants and beggars, … Continue reading StoryGraph Saturday: Six Heirs
State of the ARC: April 2021
State of the ARC is a meme hosted by Avalinah’s Books in which we round up our ARCs and attempt to wrangle them into something approaching order. Sometimes it’s like herding cats. I've finished up several ARCs lately, but then I went and requested several more, which were promptly approved, so I haven't exactly cut … Continue reading State of the ARC: April 2021
Reading Valdemar: Redoubt
Redoubt (The Collegium Chronicles #4)by Mercedes LackeyFantasy330 pagesFirst published in 2012 So. Four books into a series. Far more books into this world. A few dozen published books under her belt. You would think that Lackey would have this whole plot thing figured out but. . . Maybe not? Maybe she was just phoning this … Continue reading Reading Valdemar: Redoubt
Book Review: Thief of Souls
Thief of Souls (Inspector Lu Fei #1)by Brian KlingborgMystery288 pagesExpected publication date: May 4, 2021, by Minotaur Books After he uncovered a scandal and angered the wrong official, Inspector Lu Fei was relegated to a backwater village in northern China where he spends more time dealing with missing chickens than fighting crime. He's resigned himself … Continue reading Book Review: Thief of Souls
Sunday Sum-Up: April 25, 2021
So. Last week was much quieter than I thought it would be going into it. Hooray! I still celebrated the end of the week, because why not? Also, there were Things To Celebrate because I received my second Covid vaccination shot, and Netflix's Shadow and Bone premiered. Hooray! Obligatory Mina Photo: Okay. Let me tell … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: April 25, 2021
Book Review: The Glitter in the Green
The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirdsby Jon DunnNonfiction/Science and Nature/Natural History352 pagesExpected publication date: April 20, 2021 by Basic Books Though they are tiny, hummingbirds are among the most fascinating of birds thanks to their colorful plumage and their singular flying skills. Their ability to hover in front of flowers is unmatched … Continue reading Book Review: The Glitter in the Green
