My plan to read less in 2021 is coming along nicely. Normally, by the end of May, I’d have put down a hundred or so books. Last time I “noticed” the number of books I’ve read this year, it was 50-something. This noticing was incidental, by the way. A part of my desire to reduceContinue reading “Reporting from Mount TBR (May Edition)”
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Reporting from Mount TBR
Another year, another reading challenge! This year, I’ve decided once again to tackle my massive backlog of To Be Read titles. The two bookshelves housing my TBR pile have begun sneaking books onto the floor, and the piles from the floor have migrated to my dresser, nightstand, and desk. The approximate number of unread booksContinue reading “Reporting from Mount TBR”
What I’ve Been Reading
The shiny New Year has been sullied by grimy piles of snow and hair-clogged filters as the heating in my home struggles to keep up with the cold. I’m tired of being tired and I miss the sun. The real sun—not that cheating bastard that tricks me into going out for a walk on reallyContinue reading “What I’ve Been Reading”
Review: Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1)
Malice by John Gwynne. I’m a sucker for the chosen one/coming of age type story, particularly in a fantasy setting. I’ve read two dozen or more, probably many more, but am always on the lookout for a new hero to faithfully follow. Malice, by John Gwynne, introduces several possibilities. The obvious candidate is the youngContinue reading “Review: Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1)”