The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols: Adapted from the Journals of John H. Watson, M.D. by Nicholas Meyer Mystery 256 pages Expected publication date October 15, 2019, by Minotaur Books A good pastiche is one that captures the spirit of the material it is based upon and then adds to it, as writers like Jo … Continue reading Book Review: The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols
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State of the ARC: September, 2019
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. Thanks to a couple of long flights in September, I had plenty of time to sit and read the ARCs I have … Continue reading State of the ARC: September, 2019
Goodreads Monday: The Borgia Confessions
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 Borgia Confessions by … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: The Borgia Confessions
Book Review: A Hero Born
A Hero Born (Legends of the Condor Heroes #1) by Jin Yong, translated from the Chinese by Anna Holmwood Fantasy 416 pages Expected Publication: September 17, 2019, from St. Martin's Press Though it has no specific counterpart in Western writing, the wuxia novel has been part of Chinese literature for centuries. 'Wuxia' literally means … Continue reading Book Review: A Hero Born
Sunday Sum Up, September 1, 2019
September at last! I'm wishing this summer and its heat good riddance. The weather has been wonderful lately, with some rain and cool temperatures. The only complaint I have is the sudden uptick in crickets. Where did they come from? Mina had another veterinary appointment on Wednesday so she could get her second round of … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up, September 1, 2019
State of the ARC, August 2019
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. Just when I thought I was going to have a NetGalley feedback ratio approaching 90% within the next few weeks, I received two … Continue reading State of the ARC, August 2019
Book Review: The Ten Thousand Doors of January
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow Fantasy 384 pages Expected Publication: September 10, 2019, from Redhook Books The portal tale has been a staple of fantasy for decades. In this subgenre, a character-- usually a young person-- in the ordinary world opens a strange door, walks through it, and finds themself … Continue reading Book Review: The Ten Thousand Doors of January
Book Review: The Long Call
The Long Call (Two Rivers #1) by Ann Cleeves Mystery 384 pages Expected publication date: September 3, 2019, by Minotaur Books The setting is a vital part of the British crime novel. Whether its a gritty story set in London during any time period or a cozy mystery set in a quaint village full of … Continue reading Book Review: The Long Call
Sunday Sum-Up- August 18, 2019
Things my kitten has done this week: Taken the filter from the older cat's litter box and dragged it into the living room. She was very proud of herself. Found a rip in the liner of my bed's box spring, climbed up into it, and got stuck inside the box spring. Three times. Ran at … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up- August 18, 2019
Sunday Sum Up- August 4, 2019
It was a quietish week around here, though work was a bit stressful. Fortunately, I swapped days with a coworker and took Saturday off, so I ended up with a three-day weekend. I had zero plans, except for cleaning my apartment and reading. I did go out with a friend on Friday evening. We wanted … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up- August 4, 2019
