The Paragon Hotel by Lyndsay Faye Mystery 432 Pages Expected publication date: January 8, 2019, by G.P. Putnam's Sons From Goodreads: The new and exciting historical thriller by Lyndsay Faye, author of Edgar-nominated Jane Steele and Gods of Gotham, which follows Alice “Nobody” from Prohibition-era Harlem to Portland’s the Paragon Hotel. The year is 1921, … Continue reading Book Review: The Paragon Hotel
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Book Review: Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him
Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him by Tracy Borman Biography 320 pages Expected Publication Date: January 8, 2019, by Atlantic Monthly Press From Goodreads: Henry VIII is best known in history for his tempestuous marriages and the fates of his six wives. However, as acclaimed historian Tracy Borman makes clear in her illuminating … Continue reading Book Review: Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him
Book Review: The Winter of the Witch
The Winter of the Witch (Winternight Trilogy #3) by Katherine Arden Fantasy 384 pages Expected publication: January 8, 2019, by Del Rey Books From Goodreads: Following their adventures in The Bear and the Nightingale and The Girl in the Tower, Vasya and Morozko return in this stunning conclusion to the bestselling Winternight Trilogy, battling enemies … Continue reading Book Review: The Winter of the Witch
State of the ARC #1
State of the ARC is an update/meme that I've seen a time or two, but heck if I can remember where it was or who started it. At any rate, it's a thing where we check in with the ARCs we're reading or are about to read, and frankly I'm pretty excited about these books! … Continue reading State of the ARC #1
ARC Review: Empire of Sand
Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri Fantasy 496 pages Expected publication November 13, 2018 by Orbit From Goodreads: A nobleman’s daughter with magic in her blood. An empire built on the dreams of enslaved gods. Empire of Sand is Tasha Suri’s captivating, Mughal India-inspired debut fantasy. The Amrithi are outcasts; nomads descended of desert spirits, … Continue reading ARC Review: Empire of Sand
ARC Review: The Little Shop of Found Things
The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston Historical Fantasy 320 pages Expected Publication: October 16th, 2018 by St. Martin's Press From Goodreads: A new series about a young woman whose connection to antiques takes her on a magical adventure, reminiscent of Outlander New York Times bestselling author of The Witch's Daughter Paula Brackston … Continue reading ARC Review: The Little Shop of Found Things
Sunday Sum-Up
The heat is back on around here. I hope it's summer's last gasp before autumn comes around because I am tired of the heat. It looks like summery temperatures are going to be around for most of the week, though. Yuck. If it weren't for the accompanying humidity I wouldn't be so bothered by it, … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up
August Book Haul
I usually do a weekly summary on Sundays, but I just did a monthly sum-up yesterday. I'd be repeating myself if I did another summary the day after the first one. Not that much has happened in the past day. Instead of a Sunday Sum-Up, then, I've decided to post my August book haul because … Continue reading August Book Haul
Sunday Sum Up
We had a taste of autumnal weather this week-- rainy, with daily highs around 75°F. It was perfect. Until Friday came around, and the temperatures hopped back up to 90°F with humidity somewhere above 80%. Just standing outside makes a person feel miserable. Get here soon, Fall! Because it was so cloudy for most of … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up
July Summary and August Preview
We're in the back half of summer now. The kids are grudgingly getting ready to go back to school, and the teachers are dragging their feet even more than their students are. I'm looking forward to cooler days and the chance to go outside more often without worrying about melting. Summer is definitely not my … Continue reading July Summary and August Preview
