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
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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
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
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)
Religion & faith in context: The Book of Longings
Let me start by saying, Wow. I was blown away by this book by Sue Monk Kidd, who also wrote the best-selling Secret Life of Bees (which I have not read). The Book of Longings was really a book I have needed in my life for a long time, though it was just released. It … Continue reading Religion & faith in context: The Book of Longings
Reading Goals and Contemplations for 2021
Here we are, another day, another post about reading. I've never really regularly written about my reading... ever. I think when I was younger, I was so unsure of myself as a reader, and trying to pretend I loved reading when it was all I could do to pay attention, read the Cliff Notes (for … Continue reading Reading Goals and Contemplations for 2021
Fear and guilt and why I read
As we near the end of 2020, this is the time I can look back and catalog in my mind my experience with reading this year. Without a doubt, a pandemic will naturally give some more time to read, and that's what happened to me. We are not super extroverted social people in the first … Continue reading Fear and guilt and why I read
One reason why epic fantasy is epic
In every story, there's a baddie. A villain. And in an epic fantasy story, it's a "dark one" or "evil one" who's been around for a long time. They're usually thousands of years old and have a secret to immortality. No one thinks that the villian can ever be overthrown, or overpowered, or killed, or … Continue reading One reason why epic fantasy is epic
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