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. February was a busy month for ARCs and releases! Four of the books I read in February were ARCs, and most of … Continue reading State of the ARC: February 2020
Author: Kim @ Traveling in Books
Book Review: A Murderous Relation
A Murderous Relation (Veronica Speedwell #5) by Deanna Raybourn Mystery/Historical Fiction 320 pages Expected publication March 10, 2020, by Berkley Veronica Speedwell and her partner in crime-solving have barely had a chance to rest after their last adventure when Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk sends them a frantic message demanding that they return to London as … Continue reading Book Review: A Murderous Relation
Goodreads Monday: The Mirror and the Light
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! The Mirror and … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: The Mirror and the Light
Sunday Sum-Up: February 23, 2020
Busy week! And one full of adulting. I had a dentist's appointment. I got the car's oil changed. I filed my taxes. Did laundry. Dusted and swept. All that boring stuff. I'm hoping this week brings less not-fun stuff. Like a day where I can sleep in. That would be great. Obligatory Mina Photo: On … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: February 23, 2020
Goodreads Monday: King of Scars
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! King of Scars … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: King of Scars
Sunday Sum-Up: February 16, 2020
Another quiet week here. I've been busy with work, reading, and writing. Or trying to write. I keep being distracted. By cats. You see, when you sit down in front of the computer to spend an hour writing, one or both of the cats-- no matter how deeply they seem to be sleeping-- will suddenly … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: February 16, 2020
Book Review: Knife Children
Knife Children (The Sharing Knife #4.5) by Lois McMaster Bujold Fantasy 148 pages Expected publication date February 29, 2020, by Subterranean Press The fantasy genre normally concerns itself with grand events. The scrappy band of heroes must defeat the Evil Lord who is trying to take over the world; the anti-hero must defeat the … Continue reading Book Review: Knife Children
Book Review: Master of Sorrows
Master of Sorrows (The Silent Gods #1) by Justin Call Fantasy 448 pages Expected publication date February 25, 2020, by Blackstone Publishing The 'Chosen One' trope has long been a staple of the fantasy genre. One person, usually someone from a lowly background (the farmboy, the scrappy street urchin), discovers they have some … Continue reading Book Review: Master of Sorrows
Goodreads Monday: The Orphans of Raspay
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! The Orphans of … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: The Orphans of Raspay
Sunday Sum-Up: February 9, 2020
I got a new refrigerator! Well, I didn't buy it. My landlord bought it. I'd been having problems with the old, antiquated fridge and the maintenance guy decided it wasn't worth it to keep fixing the old thing and talked the landlord into getting me a new one. It's a game-changer to have a working … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: February 9, 2020
