My life is going through some big changes right now. But at least I've been reading. So here's what's been on my shelf. As usual, I've been reading a mix of nonfiction, fantasy, and sci-fi. I've been mostly into nonfiction recently because it's been keeping me grounded. What Happened to You? is an amazing book … Continue reading At least I read
Category: books I’ve read
The Problem of Saturday
Even before I was old enough to have a job in the traditional sense, working on the weekends, particularly Saturdays, was a concept I knew well. Many a Saturday morning, I woke up at a decent time (not by my own accord), perused the "to-do list" written by my mother, and with my sisters we … Continue reading The Problem of Saturday
March wrap-up + the need for silence
Here we are in the beginning of April. Sure, spring technically comes in March, but April really shows the sun coming up earlier and going to bed later, like it's too excited for the day to sleep any longer than necessary. Like it's coming out of hibernation. I share the sentiment. In March, we hit … Continue reading March wrap-up + the need for silence
Philosophy and space kittens (spoilers below for A Desolation Called Peace)
In January, I read A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine. I actually really enjoyed it. (In fact, my new fave fantasy/sci-fi subgenre might be space operas...) So far, the sequel in the duology, A Desolation Called Peace, has delivered. March has been a significantly slower month as far as reading goes. Something's happening in … Continue reading Philosophy and space kittens (spoilers below for A Desolation Called Peace)
What I read in February – a hodge-podge
New Adult Fantasy Romance The fourth book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series was released in February, and to be honest, the books I read towards the beginning of the month were placeholders as I waited for my hardcover copy of A Court of Silver Flames. I also finished my re-read of … Continue reading What I read in February – a hodge-podge
Helping our inner child find the way
When you are a child, the eighteen years you spend as a child feels like eternity. I can't tell you how many times I thought, I can't wait until I'm out on my own. Until I can do whatever I want. When you're an adult, the years you spent as a child grow smaller and … Continue reading Helping our inner child find the way
Wintering is almost over
Here in the Mid-Atlantic winter is wrapping up, coming to a close. While it is mid-February and we still see frozen precipitation of every kind (and least of all snow, sadly), there are signs that longer and warmer days are coming. We have been walking the dog in the dark for what seems like months … Continue reading Wintering is almost over
The calm in the winter storm
It's Sunday and the sight of the fluffy flakes calling outside is enough to bring tears to my eyes with the anticipation of rogue, anarchic mid-afternoon caffeine soon to hit my veins. As I wait for the coffee to brew, I lean against the doorjamb and observe that the shade of the heavy clouds matches … Continue reading The calm in the winter storm
Coming back into my body
Over the past seven years or so, I have been made acutely aware of my body. At first she seemed like a stranger to me, someone you pass in the night but can't quite see past the darkness and shadows. It's quite ironic that I was so separated from my body because I am tall. … Continue reading Coming back into my body
A Memory Called Empire – Reading Blog (spoiler free)
January 8, 2021 I started this book soon after finishing a quick foray into the icy floes of the Arctic. I wasn't sure what to expect - I don't normally read "space operas" - in fact, I had to ask a friend what that even was. "Star Wars is a space opera," he told me. … Continue reading A Memory Called Empire – Reading Blog (spoiler free)
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