*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
If there's one thing insomnia is good for, it's making a dent in the TBR pile! So... thanks for that, noisy neighbors? This week's reading features some particularly resilient and savvy women – from marriage-minded widows to government agents and grifters to boarding school housekeepers. Lady Susan by Jane Austen: Wow. This was my first time … Continue reading Reading Roundup #22: Ladies First
If you're in the mood for an unusual story, look no further: If on a winter's night a traveler is an experimental "meta fiction" novel that plays with genre, storytelling conventions, POV, and pretty much everything else. There's a little something for everyone here... and even some things you might never think to ask for. … Continue reading Reading the Alphabet: I is for If on a winter’s night a traveler
So... this week started of with a bang, but I think it's back on track now? *knock wood* Thankfully, I always have podcasts, movies (1970s Bollywood, anyone?), and, of course, my beloved books to keep me company in the midst of chaos! The Merchant and the Rogue ("Dread Penny Society" #3) by Sarah M. Eden: … Continue reading Reading Roundup #15: The Mark of a Gentleman
That's right, folks, you're getting a bonus post this week, so I can tell you about my latest discovery: Katy Birchall's delightful comedy, The Secret Bridesmaid. This book was marketed to me as a romance, and love is certainly at its heart – but more than romantic love, this novel is mostly about celebrating love … Continue reading The Secret Bridesmaid by Katy Birchall
Who's ready for hijinks and shenanigans? That's right – it's Heyer time! Sadly, I'd never even heard of Georgette Heyer until late in 2019, when a friend picked The Grand Sophy for our book club. Naturally, I was an easy convert, and I've been happily working my way through Heyer's bibliography every since. Georgette Heyer, … Continue reading Reading the Alphabet: F is for Faro’s Daughter
After taking a week off (o, life, why must you interfere with books?), we're back with a vengeance! I finished the "Troubleshooters" series, finally checked out a book a friend's been recommending since forever, and immersed myself in historical mysteries and high adventure. In short, I had a lot of fun. The Gentleman and the … Continue reading Reading Roundup #9: The Lies of Gentlemen and Thieves
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