Well, it’s been a pretty awful week: I went down to Wales in a hurry on Monday to see my grandmother before she died, and stayed at her side until she passed on Tuesday morning. I haven’t been in the mood for reading, really, though I know it does me good so I’ve found time for a chapter or two here and there.
Books acquired this week
None, except that I acquired my own copies of beloved manga I previously borrowed.
Posts from this week
I did manage to get some posts out, in a bid for a bit of normality, so here’s a roundup of the reviews!
- Romance manga: A Side Character’s Love Story, vol 9, by Akane Tamura (4/5 stars)
- Cosy fantasy: The Spellshop, by Sarah Beth Durst (3/5 stars)
- Mystery: Thus Was Adonis Murdered, by Sarah Caudwell (4/5 stars)
- Non-fiction: The New University, by James Coe (2/5 stars)
- Non-fiction: The Light-Eaters: The New Science of Plant Intelligence, by Zoë Schlanger (2/5 stars)
What I’m reading
I’ve only finished one book this week that I plan to review, so here it is:
This weekend, I’m reading a variety of things to try and spark something, so I’m nibbling away at bits of The Rainfall Market, Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales, A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects, and The Virtues of Underwear. (Perhaps an odd mix… but that’s how I am.)
My apologies in advance if I’m slow to respond — I will try to reply and return visits.
Linking up with Reading Reality’s Stacking the Shelves, Caffeinated Reviewer’s The Sunday Post, and the Sunday Salon over at Readerbuzz, as usual!
Sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope you can take it easy for a while.
Thank you. I’m trying! Unfortunately my assignments are due for my MSc, and it’s my final year, so… yeah. Still plenty to do.
Condolences on the loss of your grandmother.
Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your grandmother.
Thank you.
My condolences to you
That manga looks cool, I’d never heard of it before but I like the setup and I appreciate the laid-back attitude of ‘Oh I’m in another world? Cool, vacation time’ lol. Is the virtues of underwear a nonfic?
Thank you.
Yeah, A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation is really fun. I really enjoy the dynamics between the main characters.
The Virtues of Underwear is indeed non-fic! It discusses the history of underwear but also attitudes toward it.
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandma but am so glad you were able to be there with her. I hope you find comfort in your memories of her and the legacy she leaves behind in you and your family. Go gently, grief is often wild and unexpected.
Thank you. It was very good to be there with her; there’s no mystery or wondering how it was and whether everything possible was done for her. I know that it was.
Sorry to hear about your grandmother, but so glad that you were able to be there. Be kind to yourself
Thinking of you.
Thank you. I’m doing my best!
So sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Grief is weird, but you are approaching it in a good way — try a little something here and there and see what provides a good enough distraction, for the moment. I have planned the best trips while grieving. I even took some of them, eventually.
Yes, I find I don’t have much of an attention span… but that’s fine.
I’m so sorry about the loss of your grandmother. My grandmothers were very important to me. I remember feeling that loss for a long time, sometimes even now.
Reading can be a good consolation.
Thank you. I was very close to my maternal grandmother (lived with her for five years as an adult), so I will very much miss her.
I’m so sorry about your grandmother, Nicky. Totally understandable that you’re not in the mood to read. It’s time to be gentle with yourself.
Thank you. I’m trying.
It’s wonderful you could be with your grandmother. I’m sorry. I hope you enjoy The Rainfall Market and the latest Emily Wilde. I liked them.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
Thank you.
The Rainfall Market was okay, but maybe a bit… obvious? I need to sit down and write about what I think of it.
Oh I’m so sorry t ohear about your grandmother.
I’ve been wanting to read The Spell shop.
Thank you.
I enjoyed it! It didn’t blow me away as much as I hoped, but it was fun and cosy.
I am so sorry about your loss, Nicky. Please take care of yourself and take all the time you need. You’re one of my favorite bloggers to visit and I wish the best for you. ❤️
Thank you for your kind words. I’m doing my best!
I’m so very sorry to hear about your grandmother. Hugs to you!
Thank you, it’s appreciated.