Hi all! Continues to be a bit of a tough time for me (re: my grandmother’s death as discussed last week), but I do have an extension on my assignments now, which helps a bit. And I got out to the library this week, which is always nice.
Acquired this week
As I said, I got down to the library, so I got a bunch of books out as usual (including my hold).
A bit of a weird mix perhaps, but you’re used to that from me.
I did also pop into my local indie bookshop, because indies need our love. I found a couple of options, but picked the first volume of the Solo Levelling manhwa in the end, as someone I know is a big fan.
Posts from this week
Let’s have a bit of a roundup, as usual!
- Fantasy manga: A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation, vol 2, by Misaki, Momochi & Sando (4/5 stars)
- Fantasy novella: Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame, by Neon Yang (4/5 stars)
- Mystery: The Shortest Way to Hades, by Sarah Caudwell (4/5 stars)
- Non-fiction: The End: Surviving the World through Imagined Disasters, by Katie Goh (3/5 stars)
- Classic romance: Wired Love, by Ella Cheever Thayer (3/5 stars)
What I’m reading
I did quite a bit of reading earlier this week, and then stalled out again. Ah well; that’s what my brain does when stressed. Let’s have a look at what I finished:
As for this weekend, I’m trying to settle down with Carter Dickson’s The Ten Teacups, and other than that I’m not sure. Might be some time for some manga/manhwa, if my attention span’s that bad.
As with last week, I might be a little slow to reply/visit back, but I’ll do my best!
Linking up with Reading Reality’s Stacking the Shelves, Caffeinated Reviewer’s The Sunday Post, and the Sunday Salon over at Readerbuzz, as usual!
These books are all new to me. I’ll check to see what they’re about.
Some of them were impulse-grabs on my part, so I’m very curious if I get on with them!
Those library books look wonderful. I’m glad you got an extension. Hugs
Thank you, it’s much needed!
Looks like a great book haul! I appreciate your diverse taste in literature.
It keeps me from getting bored, hahaha.
I hope this week is better for you. I love your book haul. I’d read all of those. 🙂
Thank you! Work was rough today, but heyho… we do what we can. Hopefully I can make some reading time today!
What a nice mix of books. I like to read that way. I get bored if I am always reading the same type of book. Blessings!
I don’t know if I’d get bored, but I definitely love being able to hop around and suit my whims!
I always love to see what kinds of nonfiction you have on your shelf. I’ve added two more books this week to my list of books I might like to read. One is available right now but since it’s long, I think I’ll wait to see what you think about it. It might even be a good book for my naturalist book club. It’s Every Living Thing.
I’m very curious about that one! I’ve had it on hold a while, and it just came through for me.
I hope this week goes well and you enjoy the new reads.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
Thank you! Work’s been rough so far, but heyho, we’ll get there…
Your Stacking The Shelves posts are always so much fun because of the sheer variety. Between Two Rivers and Every Living Thing both sound fascinating and I added both to my TBR. I LOVED Upon A Starlit Tide and I recently posted a review of it in case you’re interested. I hope you love it too!
As for your read books Rainfall Market looks so sweet!
Between Two Rivers was a random find on my part, and I’m very much looking forward to giving it a shot! This is why I like browsing the “new books” section at the library — there’s always stuff there that I wouldn’t have run into on my own.
The Rainfall Market was a fun quick read, if a bit simplistic.
I am sorry for your loss and glad you got an extension. Enjoy your new reads.
Thank you. I’m looking forward to making some reading time!
WooHoo on the extension + the library books! Gentle graces are necessary as the waves of grief unfold around and within you. Don’t forget to stay hydrated and turn your face towards the sunshine when it’s shining down on you 🙂
Thank you! It’s a lot of one foot in front of the other for now…
What a great collection of nonfiction. I’ve added Between Two Rivers to my list in part because I adore the cover! Every Living Thing is already on it.
It was a little at random, haha, but I’m excited to dig in.