Despite the busy week, I did find time to get to a bookshop — aided and abetted somewhat by Robert @ Bastian’s Book Reviews, of course. I haven’t had time for much reading — you wouldn’t believe how many random clothes I seem to have acquired to sort through — but I have squeezed in a few minutes here and there. Soon, of course, I shall be off to stay with my partner for a few months, and I intend to start out by luxuriously flopping on the floor with our bunny and a book.
Anyway!
Books bought this week:
These have all been on my wishlist for a while, so I was happy enough to finally pick them up! I was very good and resisted other books which haven’t been on my wishlist.
Books read this week:
Reviews posted this week:
–Voyage of the Basilisk, by Marie Brennan. Predictably, loved this reread. Yay for plots and intrigue and deranged practicality! 5/5 stars
–Forest of Memory, by Mary Robinette Kowal. I got more into this than I expected, and wanted to know more. 4/5 stars
–Fated, by Benedict Jacka. Solid urban fantasy, which handles a complex power surprisingly easily (the protagonist can see potential futures). I want to read more. 3/5 stars
–The Skeleton Cupboard, by Tanya Byron. Avoid. Horrible disrespect/dismissal of trans people in the very first chapter. 1/5 stars
–In the Labyrinth of Drakes, by Marie Brennan. Last book for now in this series. I loved it to bits, and it’s really important in the development of Isabella and answers so many questions. 5/5 stars
–SPQR, by Mary Beard. A good survey of Roman history, focusing on the rise of the Empire rather than its decline. 4/5 stars
–Flashback Friday: Liar, by Justine Larbalestier. This is a book I devoured and still find myself pondering at times. 5/5 stars
Other posts:
–Top Ten Tuesday: This week was meant to be funny books, but I’m bad at humour, so instead I did ‘books that made me make delighted noises’.
How’s everyone doing? Lots more reading than me, I hope!
I’ve had a busy week but gardening is NOT a fun thing! I’ve hardly picked up a book this week but hope to do better this week. Sounds like things are busy at your end but a nice break is something to look forward to!
Boooo. My week mostly wasn’t too fun either — moving, tidying, cleaning, working on an assignment… bah. But the weekend’s been good!
Nice haul. I’m curious about The Fold, but was really disappointed in All the Birds in the Sky – that one ended up in the DNF pile.
I just finished All the Birds in the Sky, and I’m not sure what I think. Did you post about your thoughts at all?
I gotta get Rat Queens too! Didn’t know another volume was out.
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Yeah! I was excited, though it’s not as awesome as previous volumes, in my opinion.
The Fold was really awesome! So was Planetfall, except maybe the ending. I’ve heard some mixed things about All the Birds in the Sky which is why I haven’t picked it up yet, so I’m very curious to hear your thoughts!
I enjoyed All the Birds in the Sky, but I’m not sure what I think of it yet. I’ll have to cogitate!
The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage! What a fantastic book that is, A+.
I’ve been curious about it for ages! Robert is awesome for sending me his copy.
Ooh I really want to read Rat Queens! All the Birds in the Sky sounds interesting, too! Great haul, I hope you enjoy all of them 😀
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Rat Queens was fun! Though volume 3 wasn’t as good as the previous ones. Thanks for dropping by!