I'm trying to think if there could be any three books that appear more different at first glance. We have a YA fantasy, a Regency romance/adventure story, and a scifi novella about a depressed murderbot. But on reflection, they're all about characters coming into their own and taking control of their lives (existences?) in really … Continue reading Reading Roundup #104: The benevolent roundup of good books
Starting back to work after a gloriously lazy vacation means I'm back to tired and overwhelmed by all the interaction with people (there are so many!). But at least I still have good books! So, this is just a quick pop-in to share a few favorite from the past couple weeks. Hopefully, I will be … Continue reading Reading Roundup #87: Better Than Reality
After a busy year, I'm finally getting some down time, and it feels lovely. For the first few days, as my body finally realized it had permission to crash, I mostly napped and watched Remington Steele episodes. Now, I'm still catching up on rest but with enough brain power to focus enough for reading. And … Continue reading Reading Roundup #86: Books to Read Where It’s Peaceful
Sometimes you hit a steady stream of just Great Books, sometimes you're stuck wading through disappointments, and sometimes you get a healthy mix of good and less good, which is where I'm at right now. And frankly, I think it's a pretty good place because, even if all of these books didn't steal my heart, … Continue reading Reading Roundup #82: Life is Like a Box of Books
Opening yourself to another person can be downright terrifying, but whether they realize it or not, all our characters this week desperately need someone to love. Some are running toward it and some are running away, but in the end, they all run into their person, the ones who grounds and challenges them and laughs … Continue reading Reading Roundup #80: Somebody Like You
Well, it's happened: I've fallen into obsession with another long series. I tried to pace myself with the Vorkosigan books — I really did!! — but somewhere around last Friday I lost all control, and here we are, three full books and three short stories later, and with no sign of slowing down. I did … Continue reading Reading Roundup #79: Here I Go Again
Sometimes, we know exactly what we need, and sometimes, it takes a little longer to figure out... and a lot of work to make it happen. This week, all of our characters are fighting for what they need, whether it's love, survival, or simply a sense of purpose. Something in the Heir by Suzanne Enoch: … Continue reading Reading Roundup #78: Something More
There is no joy quite like sharing a book with a friend, and this week was chock full of recommendations and book talk with dear ones. And not only did it lead to lots of fun but to a few new favorites, as well! A Lady Awakened (Blackshear Family #1) by Cecilia Grant: I have … Continue reading Reading Roundup #77: With a Little Help From My Friends
If there's one thing that reliably complicates war and politics, it's love, as our leads find out this week. Maybe your new partner is the mortal enemy of your father... or maybe he's just a messianic figure, leading your people into a new age (I think that'd be complicated, right?). Or maybe she's just a … Continue reading Reading Roundup #40: Passion & Politics
I like to think I read pretty broadly across genres and classifications, especially in the past few years, but it's also true I have my favorites. When I want comfort, familiarity, and faith that I'll find something I like, I usually reach for historical romance, murder mysteries, or 19th century novels by women authors. But … Continue reading Gateway to the Unknown: Recommendations for Genre Exploration!
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