I read a great selection this month, and finished my first 2 pregnancy books! I’ve been working on a lot of different genres for my whole life, and this is a new genre for me. I’m excited for this next chapter!
Tag Archives: fantasy
May 2021 in books
In May I read 6 books, which was a light month for me. But they were all excellent!
april 2021 in books
Happy Reading!I read 14 books in April, with 4,691 pages, bringing my year’s total to 54 books so far (I also started 3 other books but they’re not done yet).I read 8 non-fiction books, including 2 books of poetry, 1 audiobook, and 1 daily devotional, and 6 fiction books. I re-read 1 book (Written inContinue reading “april 2021 in books”
What Kind of Woman
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Kate Baer’s collection What Kind of Woman during this year’s national poetry month. “This is not a dress rehearsal before a better kind of life. Pick up your heavy burdens and leave them at the gate. I will hold the door for you.” “For now just remember how you felt theContinue reading “What Kind of Woman”
The Echo Wife
I honestly don’t know how to describe this ride except to say it filled me with equal parts horror + fascination. so I guess it succeeded? what do you do if your husband leaves you for another woman? what do you if your husband leaves you – for another you? Evelyn is at the topContinue reading “The Echo Wife”
Abaddon’s Gate
Abaddon’s Gate is the 3rd book in The Expanse and is the basis for the 3rd season of the Amazon Prime show. even having watched the show I was still engrossed by the characters and the intrigue.plus Amos always makes me laugh. I’ve been assured by friends that these excellent books only get better asContinue reading “Abaddon’s Gate”
march 2021 in books
March round up! I read more than I thought I would this month 📖I listened to two audiobooks, and re-read two books. I read 14 books for 5,835 pages, bringing my year’s total to 40. I read 8 fiction books, including one on audiobook. I read 2 non-fiction books, including one on audiobook. I readContinue reading “march 2021 in books”
The Fires of Heaven
The Fires of Heaven is the 5th book in The Wheel of Time series from Robert Jordan. It’s been a fun exercise to revisit these books 15+ years after I first read them. “He hoped it because he knew he would draw them back, ta’veren pulling at ta’veren, and he the strongest…“Eventually he would pullContinue reading “The Fires of Heaven”
The Gilded Ones
I 1000% proudly admit that I bought The Gilded Ones, by Namina Forna, solely for the cover: I was completely drawn in by the complex possibilities of this warrior woman! not merely a YA, this book tugs you deep into the world. I loved how intricate the history, theology, and orthopraxy of this world isContinue reading “The Gilded Ones”
Spellmaker
Charlie Holmberg’s latest book came out last week! Spellmaker completes the Spellbreaker duology. I love Charlie’s books for the setting, the rich magical details, the strong characters, and the fun. this was up to par! Spellbreaker + Spellmaker are set in England, in a parallel universe, where magic is highly regulated by the government —Continue reading “Spellmaker”
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