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
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
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
I love a good adventure or a mystery as much as the next person, but there is something uniquely satisfying about seeing characters unravel the mysteries of their own souls. In each of this week's books, the protagonists struggle to know who they are and what they want, but by the end, they're all a … Continue reading Reading Roundup #68: To Know Thyself is the Beginning of Wisdom
This reading week was particularly good – new discoveries, an old favorite, and the continuing delight of Victoria Thompson's "Gaslight Mystery" series. The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith: Did you know the movie 101 Dalmatians is based on a book? And that it's delightful? I did not, but now we both do! Smith's … Continue reading Reading Roundup #13: A Million and One Things to Love
As I'm getting used to writing regularly again, I thought it would help to start a series or two of posts, to provide structure. So when Amrita, of the fabulous booktube channel Amrita by the Book, did the "A to Z" book tag, I decided to join in. I'm looking forward to highlighting some favorites, … Continue reading Reading the Alphabet: A is for Anne of Green Gables
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