Listen. Sometimes a gal just needs something fun and comforting, so this week, I reread all of Julia Quinn's "Rokesby" books, which, yes, are "Bridgerton" prequels and... I love them more. The Bridgerton's are soapy fun. The Rokesbys are fluffy fun. Gimme that low-drama romance! Just nice people falling in love with each other and … Continue reading Reading Roundup #28: A Week With the Rokesbys
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Reading Roundup #27: The Unpleasantness at High Lonesome
Well, the vacation is over, and it's back to work! A few things blew up in my absence, and coworkers, as ever, are out to make my job harder, but the good news is, I still have my books! Truly, disappearing into a good book and forgetting the rest of the world, even for a … Continue reading Reading Roundup #27: The Unpleasantness at High Lonesome
Reading Roundup #26: Vacation Reads
Happy Wednesday! I ran away this week, and I was so busy sight-seeing and devouring delicious food, that I didn't finish many books. But the ones I did read were all enjoyable, and just what my tired brain needed. And as promised, things are getting murder-y again. *ominous chuckle* "Lord Peter Wimsey" books #2-) by … Continue reading Reading Roundup #26: Vacation Reads
Reading Roundup #25: Whose Happy Ending?
Do you hear that sound, Reader? That sound is silence. My notifications have been off for the past few days, and I've ignored the world while reveling in good (and yes, a few trashy) books and puttering happily about my home. Oh, what a lovely feeling! We have a bit of variety for you this … Continue reading Reading Roundup #25: Whose Happy Ending?
Reading Roundup #24: Convenient Allies
This week's running theme is "unlikely allies" – whether they're teaming up to solve mysteries and fight villains or for marriages of convenience (that, of course, turn out less convenient than intended). Life's rough these days, but being able to disappear into a book or two (or three) at the end of the day certainly … Continue reading Reading Roundup #24: Convenient Allies
Reading Roundup #23: Return of the Rakes!
That's right, friends: we're in full-swing historical romance mode this week, with rakes, scoundrels, and jaded aristos everywhere you turn! I needed some good fluff and swoon in the midst of all my mysteries, and these books delivered. "Sebastian St. Cyr" #5-6 by C.S. Harris: Hero is finally getting more page-time and focus in the … Continue reading Reading Roundup #23: Return of the Rakes!
Reading Roundup #21: Regency Delights
Well, my friends, it has happened. I've found another long-running series to obsess over, devour, and eventually gnash my teeth over when I catch up on the available books. It is a blessing and a curse, but at least I'm having fun? "Sebastian St. Cyr" books #2–4 by C.S. Harris: In case my reading three … Continue reading Reading Roundup #21: Regency Delights
Reading Roundup #20: Here We Go Again
Y'all. When I say this was a really good week for reading, I mean it was a really good week. Favorites old and new are comin' at ya! Skyward ("Skyward" #1) by Brandon Sanderson: My friend, Mari, has been recommending this to me for about two years now, and she was absolutely right – this … Continue reading Reading Roundup #20: Here We Go Again
Reading Roundup #19: Adventure Awaits
What a week, what a week! I hope you're all doing well and taking care of yourselves. There's a lot going on in the world (and a few things, personally, too) that's disheartening, so it's important to take time for you. I've been retreating into my books whenever I can (and Rani movies when I'm … Continue reading Reading Roundup #19: Adventure Awaits
Reading Roundup #18: Friends in Low Places
Every now and then, we all need a little help from our friends – which seems to be the theme for this week's reading, as Elizabeth calls on her underworld friends to help a widow in need, Phryne Fisher solves mysteries and makes friends in Melbourne, and a village librarian teams up with the patrons … Continue reading Reading Roundup #18: Friends in Low Places









