What’s this? I actually did buy two books this week! I kind of couldn’t help it — I’ve had Revenger on preorder, of course, and I’ve been hearing so much about the upcoming film based on the women in Hidden Figures. But I’ve still got vouchers left to use… I’m trying to save them for something really good, or maybe a series of books I’ll enjoy.
Books bought:
Yep, my sister is so jealous right now. Well, until she gets to Waterstones… probably a little later today. Then she’ll have her own copy of Revenger.
Books finished this week:
Woe is me, I’ve finished the Peter Wimsey audiobooks, again. Highly recommended, though, and Audible is only missing one of the series (Gaudy Night).
Reviews posted this week:
–Magic Breaks, by Ilona Andrews. As usual, a fun outing with Curran and Kate. And I want this series to last forever. 4/5 stars
–Fair Game, by Josh Lanyon. Non-stereotypical gay people being stupid at each other, decent mystery, and one of the leads is even dealing with disability. Hurrah! 3/5 stars
–Two Boys Kissing, by David Levithan. I did enjoy this, but I did have some questions about the male-centricness of the story. 3/5 stars
–A Maze of Death, by Philip K. Dick. This is… very Philip K. Dickian. Which means it made very little sense to me. 2/5 stars
–Seven Skeletons: The Evolution of the World’s Most Famous Human Fossils, by Lydia Pyne. An interesting survey of hominid fossils and what they mean for our understanding of human evolution. 4/5 stars
–Fair Play, by Josh Lanyon. The sequel to Fair Game, which develops the relationship between Eliot and his father interestingly. 4/5 stars
–Flashback Friday: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein. This didn’t ring totally true to me, but it did get to me surprisingly much. 3/5 stars
Other posts:
–Top Ten Favourites. My little tour of the fantasy genre!
What have you been reading? Got your hands on any good books?
I have been reading A TON of romance from all genres lately but I’ve been wanting to read something different soon! I will have to check out a few of the books you mentioned!
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Ooh, I don’t know what genres you usually like, but Mary Stewart and Georgette Heyer are totally my favourite romance reads, if you haven’t come across ’em!
I’m totally unstacked this week! The house is in chaos due to painting issues plus I’m watching so much tv that I’m forgetting what books look like…still, the paralympics are nearly over so it will be back to reading then! No STS for me this week but will be back next week. Have a good reading week!
No reading?! I don’t know how you’re surviving! Thanks for dropping by.
Looks like an interesting mix of titles. I hope you love all of them.
Grace @ Books of Love
All two of them! The others I’ve finished this week, but thanks, I did enjoy them.
Oooohhhhh! Revenger is out in paperback? I must visit a bookstore!
I don’t know about paperback — it came out on Wednesday, I think?
Those look like some fun books! I loved David Levithan’s Everyday. I might try to get Two Boys Kissing. Have a good week.
Thanks, it’s been a good reading week!
I haven’t had a lot of luck with Reynolds to date, but Revenger sounds awesome.
Which ones have you tried? I usually enjoy his work, but I haven’t read most of his more recent stuff.
You were so good with unstacking the shelves for weeks, I think you can get away with spoiling yourself by buying a book or two 🙂
I thought about getting some more today… and restrained myself! I don’t know what’s happening to me, haha.
Oooooo! I am a huge fan of that cover of Revenger! It is amazing! I never would have heard of the book had I not stopped by, so thank you for adding it in your haul. 😀 I hope you enjoy all of your new books!
Have a fabulous week, Nikki. 🙂
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Me and my sister have both loved Reynolds’ work for a long time, so we’ve been looking forward to it a lot! Hope you enjoy it, if you pick it up.