Classic Remarks is a meme hosted by Krysta and Brianna at Pages Unbound. Each week, they pose a question about classic works of literature in order for readers to engage in a continuing conversation about elements of classic literature, the literary ‘canon’, and the timelessness of story. If you’re interested in participating, you can find … Continue reading Classic Remarks: Diverse Classics
State of the ARC: August 2020
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. September is going to be a big month for ARCs. I have five titles left to read on my NetGalley shelf, and all … Continue reading State of the ARC: August 2020
Goodreads Monday: I’m Writing You From Tehran
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 been hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, but I’m not sure if that blog is active anymore. Please enjoy this preview of what I want to read in the future! … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: I’m Writing You From Tehran
Sunday Sum-Up: August 23, 2020
Another heat wave is upon us. Fortunately, the humidity is dying down and instead of hovering around 90°F at night, the temperature actually falls, making it more comfortable by night. So that's a plus. On a downside, though: smoke from the wildfires in Colorado and California has been drifting across the state, making the skies … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: August 23, 2020
Classic Remarks: How The Fellowship of the Ring Film Differs From the Book
Classic Remarks is a meme hosted by Krysta and Brianna at Pages Unbound. Each week, they pose a question about classic works of literature in order for readers to engage in a continuing conversation about elements of classic literature, the literary ‘canon’, and the timelessness of story. If you’re interested in participating, you can find … Continue reading Classic Remarks: How The Fellowship of the Ring Film Differs From the Book
Book Review: The Four Profound Weaves
The Four Profound Weaves by R.B. LembergFantasy192 pagesExpected publication September 4, 2020, by Tachyon Publications In desert lands where weavers can weave cloth from sand and memory, Uiziya has spent years waiting and then searching for her aunt Benesret, the master weaver who creates cloth from bones for a mysterious order of assassins. Though the … Continue reading Book Review: The Four Profound Weaves
Book Review: Where Dreams Descend
Where Dreams Descend (Kingdom of Cards #1)by Janella AngelesYA Fantasy464 pagesExpected publication: August 25, 2020, by Wednesday Books In the icy city of Glorian, a daring group of stage magicians compete to win a spot as the headliner for the Conquering Circus. But the longer the competition goes on, the more higher the stakes are, … Continue reading Book Review: Where Dreams Descend
Tudor Tuesday: The Thing About History
Welcome to Tudor Tuesday, an occasional blog series where I'll dive into the ocean that is the history of England's Tudor Dynasty, which ruled from 1485-1603. It's my favorite historical period, filled with dynamic people and events that prove that truth is stranger than fiction. I won't be writing one of these every week, because … Continue reading Tudor Tuesday: The Thing About History
Goodreads Monday: Lovecraft Country
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 been hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, but I’m not sure if that blog is active anymore. Please enjoy this preview of what I want to read in the future! … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Lovecraft Country
Sunday Sum-Up: August 16, 2020
A few things from the week: On my day off, I drove all the way down to the botanical garden to photograph the flowers and whatnot, only to get there, have a lovely shot lined up, and then realize that my camera had no memory cards in it, and I had left my regular camera … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: August 16, 2020
