The 20 Books of Summer Reading Challenge is hosted by Cathy from 746 Books, and I have taken on the full challenge of reading 20 books from June 3rd to September 3rd. The following is an update on my progress one month in. It will be no surprise to anyone that I am very behind. … Continue reading 20 Books of Summer 2019 | Update #1
UPDATE #1 | UPDATE #2 | UPDATE #3 (FINAL) (the 2019 challenge has ended) Summer reading has always felt like a special event to me. It definitely has a lot to do with getting out of school and having much more time to read what I wanted to - even if I happened to enjoy the … Continue reading 20 Books of Summer | 2019
I have completed Deborah Harkness' All Souls Trilogy. I haven't completed - and enjoyed - a series like this since...I can't remember. Although I didn't finish the third installment, The Book of Life, in time to discuss it within the bounds of my Summer Reading Challenge, I need to get my thoughts out about the conclusion … Continue reading The Book of Life – A Recap
Happy first day of fall! Although my favorite month started 22 days ago, my favorite season officially starts now. Comfortable weather, pumpkins and apple picking, and a busy book publishing season coinciding with my need to maximize comfort as I get cozy under a warm blanket sans air conditioner are all things I look forward to. But first... … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge Wrap-Up
I finished this book in one day. Sure, I had started the first couple of chapters at a different time but the rest was done on a recent dreary day when I could think of nothing else but finding out how Matthew and Diana would survive Europe in 1590. Because of course they survive; there is … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge 2016: Shadow of Night
Well it's that time of year again when readers across the land scramble to finish their summer reading lists, prepare for new fall reads and holiday book hauls, and maybe get caught up with real-life people. I have done quite a bit of the latter, am not even thinking about the second, but am a strong … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge 2016: The Home Stretch
