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
Sunday Sum-Up: April 18, 2021
It has been a singularly noisy week, thanks to loud birds and louder neighbors. I'm stuck with the birds-- especially as Spring progresses. But I've heard that the noisy neighbors will be moving out soon, so I'm hoping that the next neighbors will be significantly quieter. It wouldn't be difficult, given the loudness of the … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: April 18, 2021
Book Review: The Galaxy, and the Ground Within
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within (Wayfarers #4)by Becky ChambersScience Fiction336 pagesExpected publication date: April 20, 2021 by Harper Voyager While the little planet of Gora is little more than a glorified rock floating in space, it has the distinction of sitting along multiple interstellar traffic lanes, making it a useful stop for travelers waiting … Continue reading Book Review: The Galaxy, and the Ground Within
Sunday Sum-Up: April 11, 2021
It's been a rainy week around here. The first couple of days of the week were sunny and warm, and then it clouded over on Tuesday, started raining Wednesday afternoon, and kept raining until Thursday night. Then it rained again on Friday night. It's all rain, rain, rain. But this weekend has been absolutely lovely. … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: April 11, 2021
StoryGraph Saturday: On Rereading
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. On Rereading Patricia Meyer SpacksNonfiction/MemoirFirst published 2011 From The … Continue reading StoryGraph Saturday: On Rereading
March Summary, April Preview
Yes, I know. We're a week into April, but sometimes I don't realize we're in a new month until we're a week into it. That's how I roll. Anyway. March. A good reading month, overall. Warm weather, lots of rain, otherwise not typically March-like because it's usually cold and snowy or full of thunderstorms. Now … Continue reading March Summary, April Preview
Book Review: The Bookseller of Florence
The Bookseller of Florence: The Story of the Manuscripts that Illuminated the Renaissanceby Ross KingNonfiction/History496 pagesExpected publication date: April 13, 2021, by Atlantic Monthly Press The rare book trade is not unique to the modern era. It has, in fact, been a staple of society since there were books to trade, whether said books were … Continue reading Book Review: The Bookseller of Florence
Birthday/March Bookhaul
So March was my birthday month, which means that I bought myself some books, and I received money (ostensibly for whatever, but we all know it went toward books), so there were trips to the bookstore for me, as well as a pre-order that I placed a couple of months ago. I bought some of … Continue reading Birthday/March Bookhaul
Sunday Sum-Up: April 4, 2021
I got my first Covid vaccination shot last week! At a grocery store, because 2021 is weird like that. I dressed up in my (mildly) frilly Steampunk-esque skirt and Edwardian replica shoes and hairstyle. It was glorious. One step closer to something like normal! I'm scheduled to get my second shot in a little under … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: April 4, 2021
StoryGraph Saturday: On Time and Water
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. On Time and Water by Andri Snær Magnason, translated … Continue reading StoryGraph Saturday: On Time and Water
