Hello and happy Sunday! It's been a long hot summer, and we're only halfway through (September counts as summer in Texas!), so what better way to cool down than with dreams of a Splendid Spring? Madeline at The Bookish Mutant tagged me for this back in April, and I'm so glad I finally have a … Continue reading Splendid Spring Book Tag
You have no idea how happy I am to announce that ALL OF MY BOOKS WERE GOOD THIS WEEK. Not all were perfect, but all were fun and satisfied various cravings for mystery, romance, and good old fashioned shenanigans. Our protagonists walk very different paths, but they're all granted second chances in their search for … Continue reading Reading Roundup #74: The Magic of Second Chances
I'm back! Usually I don't make a big deal about it if I drop off for a week, but this time I am because I am back in multiple senses! Back with good books and back mentally. Last week was a rough one, as I was dealing with health stuff and just too tired to … Continue reading Reading Roundup #73: Some of It Was Good
How does a murder mystery play out when there's no good guy to solve the puzzle? Miss Aldridge Regrets is an fun take on the classic Golden Age mystery novel, with a confined setting, a suspicious cast of characters, and a heroine who's just as morally compromised as any of them. It stumbles in spots … Continue reading Miss Aldridge Regrets by Louise Hare
I can't decide if I'm a cranky reader lately or if books are messing with me on purpose — because buttons were definitely pushed this week. At least I know that Anne Shirley Blythe will never, ever fail me. Let's start with her and work our way down. Anne of Ingleside (Anne of Green Gables … Continue reading Reading Roundup #72: Don’t Mess With Texa(n)s
Another week, another roundup! It's a mixed batch this time, with some romance, some murder, and some old-fashioned drama. Likewise, some books were hits, and one almost made me swear off one of my favorite authors of all time. I KNOW. It's a lot for one week, and I'm still recovering. Jo's Boys (Little Women … Continue reading Reading Roundup #71: Sugar and Spice and Hearts Made of Ice
With a long weekend stretched out before me like a glorious ocean of freedom (that takes only three days to cross — it's not a perfect analogy), I decided to work on this tag, which has been on my to-do list since May, when Jordyn of Birdie's Book Nook did it. It looked like so … Continue reading The Last Ten Books Tag
I threw myself into reading this week and was rewarded with a full shelf of good books, ranging from wholesome slice-of-life to magical horror. Most of what I have to say about these tales are in the reviews themselves, so let's get to it. The Undaunted (A Series of Worthy Young Ladies #3) by Kate … Continue reading Reading Roundup #70: Boys & Girls, Kings & Queens
Hello, friends. I hope you're all taking care of yourselves and each other. It's been another hard week for many of us, and I admit I've been staying offline a lot. As always, of course, reading is a great comfort, and so is writing! Madeline over at The Bookish Mutant tagged me for the Pride … Continue reading Pride Recommendations Book Tag
As a reader, I take the words of Jane Austen for my motto: 'I always deserve the best treatment because I never put up with any other." I deserve good books and will accept nothing less — and if I have to, I'll rant about what I and fictional characters deserve until I find it! … Continue reading Reading Roundup #69: Nothing but the Best
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