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
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!
We've all been there: the dreaded Slump. When you just don't feel like reading or none of the books available appeal to you. But you know what? I'm here to tell you, don't fight it. There may be a deeper reason (sometimes life is just busy) or it could just be your mood, and there's … Continue reading Books to Break a 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
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
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
We all know the movie is never as good as the book... but what if it is? Random Harvest (1942) is one of those rare adaptations that understands its source material (James Hilton's 1941 novel of the same name), as well as the fundamental differences between the two mediums of film and novel. And on … Continue reading From Page to Screen: Random Harvest by James Hilton
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
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
Do you like murder? Do you like mystery? How do you feel about a satisfying slow burn romance, with the heat and longing intensifying over several books? What if I told you Victoria Thompson's "Gaslight Mystery" series combines all these things and more? Hopefully, you'll say "sign me up!" but if you need a little … Continue reading Series Review: Victoria Thompson’s Gaslight Mysteries
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