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
The Phoenix Empress
Sunday Sum-Up: February 23, 2020
Busy week! And one full of adulting. I had a dentist's appointment. I got the car's oil changed. I filed my taxes. Did laundry. Dusted and swept. All that boring stuff. I'm hoping this week brings less not-fun stuff. Like a day where I can sleep in. That would be great. Obligatory Mina Photo: On … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: February 23, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: February 16, 2020
Another quiet week here. I've been busy with work, reading, and writing. Or trying to write. I keep being distracted. By cats. You see, when you sit down in front of the computer to spend an hour writing, one or both of the cats-- no matter how deeply they seem to be sleeping-- will suddenly … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: February 16, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: February 9, 2020
I got a new refrigerator! Well, I didn't buy it. My landlord bought it. I'd been having problems with the old, antiquated fridge and the maintenance guy decided it wasn't worth it to keep fixing the old thing and talked the landlord into getting me a new one. It's a game-changer to have a working … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: February 9, 2020
January Summary, February Preview
January started and ended well, but I was beset by a nasty cold in the middle of the month. I'm still getting over the cough. But I read a lot of books and had some fun nights out, so it was mostly a win. What I Read in January: I started with a clean … Continue reading January Summary, February Preview
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