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
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
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
We've got a little something extra this week – a YouTube live with good friend Amrita on her booktube channel, Amrita by the Book! She's graciously invited me on to talk about the "slow burn" romance trope, which I love and she (sadly) does not. Can I convince her it's actually a good thing? Or … Continue reading Live! with Amrita by the Book: Slowburns – Yay or Nay?
Totally randomly, all three books I read this week feature fake engagements. And honestly, that's okay by me, because who doesn't love a fake engagement, whether it's for the good of the country, to win a cooking contest, or to save your life? Okay, stakes may vary here, but they're all fun, and I do … Continue reading Reading Roundup #17: Let’s (Not?) Get Hitched!
It's been a busy busy couple of weeks, with some good books thrown in to distract and keep me going. We're talking about historical romance, space opera, corporate embezzlement, and scifi murder mystery today – and all of them thoroughly enjoyable! A Comfortable Alliance by Catherine Kullman: This Regency romance came as a charming surprise. … Continue reading Reading Roundup #16: Rise and Fall of Empires
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
This is a light week for the Roundup, since I chose to do full review for two books, and I wasn't feeling well over the weekend, so didn't do as much reading. But don't worry! I'm feeling better this week and looking forward to sharing more fun titles with you next time. The Satapur Moonstone … Continue reading Reading Roundup #14: If It Seems Too Good to Be Real….
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