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
Book Reviews
2019 Year in Review
Now that 2020 is upon us, it's a good time to look back at 2019. It was a good year, overall, with a few rough spots that left me extremely stressed out until events were resolved. I didn't change jobs or move or anything, but I made some new friends, traveled a bit, and adopted … Continue reading 2019 Year in Review
Book Review: Daughter of the Forest
Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters #1) by Juliet Marillier Fantasy 411 pages First published in April 1999, by Tor Books Sorcha is the seventh child and only daughter of the Lord of Sevenwaters and though her mother died at her birth and left her without female companionship, Sorcha's brothers adore and protect her. She is … Continue reading Book Review: Daughter of the Forest
Series Review: Finishing School, by Gail Carriger
Finishing School by Gail Carriger YA Fantasy/Steampunk Published 2013-2015 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Etiquette and Espionage Curtsies and Conspiracies Waistcoats and Weaponry Manners and Mutiny When discussions of YA Fantasy arise, talk of tropes and clichés invariably follows. While many readers believe that the mere inclusion of a trope indicates a lack … Continue reading Series Review: Finishing School, by Gail Carriger
October Summary, November Preview
Happy Halloween! It's been lovely around here for the past week. Absolutely perfect weather and brilliant Fall color, but today dawned gray and cloudy and the leaves are quickly falling. November always gets grayer and darker with every day that passes. I will miss October. In spite of the (mostly) fantastic month, I didn't get … Continue reading October Summary, November Preview
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
It's been a quiet week. Apologies for my absence! I've been doing a lot of background maintenance on the blog this week. I'd been putting it off because it was tedious and time consuming, but it needed doing so I finally sat down and did it. I don't have everything quite how I want it, … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up
Sunday Sum-Up
At last! The heat wave broke! The Summer Solstice was downright chilly, and we had a week full of much-needed rain and cooler temperatures though my cat did not appreciate the thunderstorms. The mornings were perfect for reading, but I had to work and so I didn't get to enjoy them. Alas. On the bright … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up
April Summary and May Preview
By the time April rolls around, we're usually well into spring. The birds are singing in the mornings, and the trees are just starting to bud. Early flowers are blooming, and people are clearing winter's detritus from their yards and gardens in preparation for spring planting. Not this year. This year, April opened with a … Continue reading April Summary and May Preview
Sunday Sum-Up
We're expecting snow again. Just about everyone around here is saying, "But it's April! Why are we getting snow?!", but I'm remembering how we've gotten blizzards in the first week of May for the past few years. I'm just keeping my scarf and hat nearby. That said, I am looking forward to some warmer weather … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up
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