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. I've finished up several ARCs lately, but then I went and requested several more, which were promptly approved, so I haven't exactly cut … Continue reading State of the ARC: April 2021
Thief of Souls
Book Review: Thief of Souls
Thief of Souls (Inspector Lu Fei #1)by Brian KlingborgMystery288 pagesExpected publication date: May 4, 2021, by Minotaur Books After he uncovered a scandal and angered the wrong official, Inspector Lu Fei was relegated to a backwater village in northern China where he spends more time dealing with missing chickens than fighting crime. He's resigned himself … Continue reading Book Review: Thief of Souls
Sunday Sum-Up: April 18, 2021
It has been a singularly noisy week, thanks to loud birds and louder neighbors. I'm stuck with the birds-- especially as Spring progresses. But I've heard that the noisy neighbors will be moving out soon, so I'm hoping that the next neighbors will be significantly quieter. It wouldn't be difficult, given the loudness of the … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: April 18, 2021
State of the ARC: March 2021
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. I have a flock of ARCs coming in in April and May. There are so many intriguing books coming out this spring! So … Continue reading State of the ARC: March 2021
Traveling in Books 