We come to it at last-- my favorite genres in all the bookish world. Science Fiction and fantasy. They make up the bulk of my reading every year, and 2020 was no exception. I found plenty of incredible books with writing that took my breath away, compelling characters I couldn't get enough of, and stories … Continue reading Best Books of 2020: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Amberlough
Amberlough by Lara Elena Donnelly: A Discussion
Amberlough (The Amberlough Dossier #1) by Lara Elena Donnelly Speculative/Fantasy 398 pages Amberlough is a free-wheeling city of nightclubs, fashion, and political intrigue. But while its liberal society has experienced its freedom for longer than anyone can remember, a fascist faction is at work beneath the surface, seeking to take power and install their ultra-conservative … Continue reading Amberlough by Lara Elena Donnelly: A Discussion
Sunday Sum-Up: June 21, 2020
The heatwave broke! Finally. A front moved in on Thursday and brought storms along with it-- high winds, heavy rain, and plenty of thunder and lightning. And also a microburst, because why not? The marginally cooler weather will last for another week at least, so hooray for that. 85°F I can live with. 95°F and … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: June 21, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: June 14, 2020
Ever have one of those weeks that gets away from you? Like you wake up on Monday morning, and then you blink and it's Saturday night and you feel like you've gotten pretty much nothing done? That was my week. Fun. I blame the heat for killing my focus. We have another hot week ahead. … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: June 14, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: June 7, 2020
So. That was a week. Here's a day-by-day rundown, because that's what it needs. Sunday: I spent the morning in debate: do I stay home because of COVID-19, or do I go to the Black Lives Matter demonstration at the capitol in the afternoon? Eventually, I had to act as my conscience dictated and went … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: June 7, 2020
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