I'm trying to think if there could be any three books that appear more different at first glance. We have a YA fantasy, a Regency romance/adventure story, and a scifi novella about a depressed murderbot. But on reflection, they're all about characters coming into their own and taking control of their lives (existences?) in really … Continue reading Reading Roundup #104: The benevolent roundup of good books
It's all about historical romance this week, and while not every book is my new favorite, there were things I loved about each. We dukes and upstarts, ladies and innkeepers' daughters, but the one thing every protagonist has in common is the search for belonging and family, whatever that means to them. If you're in … Continue reading Reading Roundup #103: Say yes to historical romance
I'm back! Again! It may take some time to return to the rhythm of posting regularly, but I'm going to try. In the meantime, I am still reading, and I've chosen the best of the batch to share with you this week. If you're in the mood for romance recommendations, this is the roundup for … Continue reading Reading Roundup #101: The Second Return
*knocks on door and pokes head in* Hello? It's just me! It's hard to believe I haven't posted in two whole months, but as we all know, life happens. I've had a million plates spinning, and for about a month there, I wasn't reading at all — just keeping everything moving and marathoning all 5 … Continue reading Reading Roundup #100: How to Tame a Wild Reading Slump
I've been chipping away at long-read projects this week, so it's only a small roundup, but it's a good one. These historical romances may not be groundbreaking, but if you want charming protagonists and romantic adventure (in multiple senses), you'll find these are thoroughly enjoyable books to while an evening! A Heart Worth Stealing by … Continue reading Reading Roundup #99: A Book Worth Reading
It's all about daring and intrigue this week, as heroes and heroines race against time and villains to protect what they value most. I had so much fun with each of these books, and if any pique your interest, I hope you'll give them a try (or at least add them to your never-ending TBR!). … Continue reading Reading Roundup #98: Hey Little Bird, Fly Away Home
We're keeping it short and sweet today with two romances (or 4, if we're counting the novellas within the collection separately) and another entry in Jim Butcher's high fantasy Codex Alera series. For this intro, though, I really want to focus on the first two books, which are funny and fluffy and all the things … Continue reading Reading Roundup #96: Love & Other Books
Happy Friday! It's time to escape the shackles off the office and enjoy a weekend of luxurious reading! But before I can do that, I need to share what I've been reading this week — one of my more eclectic roundups, with Western adventure, Victorian murder mystery, witchy romance, and more. I think the only … Continue reading Reading Roundup #95: Friday Reads
The roundup is coming in late this week because there was one more book I really wanted to include this week but hadn't finished yet! After slowing down my reading in February, I'm finally getting back into my usual groove, and these engrossing books helped a lot with that. At first glance, these are all … Continue reading Reading Roundup #94: What is Right vs. What is Easy
It's another quick roundup this week, but with some true gems — favorites old and new! Persuasion by Jane Austen: With every reread, this book only grows dearer. Austen's characters are so real, in all their weakness and their strength, and even on this my unknown –nth reread, I laughed and cried with them. Persuasion … Continue reading Reading Roundup #93: The Minuscule Roundup of Book It With Becca
Book It With Becca 