After one last summery blast (it reached 103°F on Tuesday), Fall weather has finally arrived! Wednesday morning brought a cold front, which gave us some lovely cool temperatures and much-needed rain. We had a couple of days of gloomy weather, which I loved. Cloudy days are some of my favorite days, especially when it involves … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: September 25, 2022
Hilary Mantel
Book Haul: Windfall Edition
It's been a while since I did a book haul, mostly because I pick up books here and there and keeping track of them and setting them aside for a single book haul isn't practical for me. But I've recently had two windfalls that brought me a bunch of books all at once: one full … Continue reading Book Haul: Windfall Edition
Best Books of 2020: Historical Fiction
After Science Fiction and Fantasy, historical fiction is my favorite genre. That said, I'm picky about what I read. I want historical fiction to transport me to another time and place, not give me modern-seeming characters dressed in period clothes. So while I went through a host of so-so historical fiction novels, there were a … Continue reading Best Books of 2020: Historical Fiction
Book Haul: 10/15/2020
I bought some books! I'm planning to read C.J. Sansom's Tudor era mysteries, the Matthew Shardlake Series. I found a good deal on the first book, Dissolution, a few weeks ago, and when I saw that my used bookstore had the next three books in the series, I snatched them up. Sovereign by C.J. SansomDark … Continue reading Book Haul: 10/15/2020
Classic Remarks: What Contemporary Book Do You Think Will Become a Classic?
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: What Contemporary Book Do You Think Will Become a Classic?
Goodreads Monday: Beyond Black
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! Beyond Black by … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Beyond Black
Sunday Sum-Up: April 5, 2020
Week three of social distancing. While many people have been eating all the chips or candies or whatever, I've developed a craving for Diet Coke. I didn't drink very much soda before all this started, but for some reason, fizzy beverages are hitting the spot like nothing else. At least there are no calories? Everything … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: April 5, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: March 28, 2020
I am, for the most part, trying to avoid endlessly scrolling through the news. Yes, I need to know what's going, but it seems like so many of the headlines are written solely to inspire fear and dread, and that's not helpful. I've mostly been relying on NPR, which doesn't use frantic headlines and presents … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: March 28, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: March 15, 2020
So. This has been a week. Social distancing is the name of the game to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It's not every day that everyone is encouraged to stay at home and read a book. Unfortunately, my job doesn't allow me to work from home, so I still have to go in. We've been … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: March 15, 2020
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
Traveling in Books 