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October books
Better late than never, yeah? Here's what I read in October ( Read more... ) -
September booklist
Better late than never, yeah?
1. Mariana, Susanna Kearsley (audio)
so, this is basically the exact same plot as the last Kearsley book I read. Which is not exactly a criticism - it's an engaging premise - but makes me a little less eager to jump right into another.
on the other hand, there are so many things to love: the historical detail, the ( Read more... ) -
August booklist
This, friends, is what happens when there are suddenly a whole lot of new things taking up your time and attention. I was already behind on my reading goal, and now I'm a lot more behind - and it's okay. Life is full of seasons, after all ( Read more... ) -
July Booklist
1. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo
I'll ... just copy my Goodreads review, shall I? I HAD A LOT TO SAY.
Don't be fooled: no book in the world is going to magically make your house/life/brain more organized. If you diligently apply the KonMari method, sure, you'll own drastically fewer possessions and find them easier to keep neat. ( Read more... ) -
June Book List
1. Where are the Lions?, Claus Tøndering
Honestly - and as a Christian I'm kind of ashamed to admit this - this is the first depiction of heaven that's really been attractive to me. The book describes how we often think of heaven as being filled with "lethargic bliss:" Everyone sitting around, singing hymns and being happy. It seems so ... boring ( Read more... ) -
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From The Geography of Time, about the walking speeds in various cities around the world and how, surprisingly, New Yorkers weren't the fastest walkers:
Of course, straight-ahead speed may not be the single appropriate criterion for gauging the tempo of New Yorkers. One encounters a certain skill and assertiveness on the streets of New York that ( Read more... ) -
April booklist
1. 5 Spices, 50 Dishes, Ruta Kahate.
Cookbooks totally count if you read them cover to cover, which I did. This one's excellent.
2. Edge of Eternity, Isaac Asimov
I like Asimov generally, but this one had me mostly going... huh? what?
Caveat: was listening while painting a ceiling, so I might have missed crucial plot points.
3. How the Heather Looks, ( Read more... ) -
March books
1. Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey, Fiona Carnarvon
A bit boring, really. Rich folks behaving like children, yawn.
2. What the Psychic Told the Pilgrim, Jane Christmas
Engaging, witty, easy-to-read: I still want to take Jane aside and teach her how to properly plan an overseas adventure. (Hint: figure out how you're going to get ( Read more... ) -
February book list
1. Seeker, Arwen Dayton
I received an arc from Netgalley in exchange for my thoughts.
Reader, I did not like it.
There's weak and inconsistent world-building. Are we in a medieval
setting with magic, or a futuristic society? It took me way too many
chapters to figure it out.
And there's the same old love triangle. Need I say more? Besides that, ( Read more... ) -
January's books
1. Incontinent on the Continent, Jane Christmas
I sympathize with Jane, I really do, but her attitude towards her mother lacks charity and grace and left me wondering why she EVER thought a 6-week trip through Italy together would be a good idea.Also not a good idea: undertaking this trip with only the barest of planning, especially with a elderly ( Read more... )