Follow along on my fragrant chronicles
Sorry to disappoint, but you won't find new releases occupying this list. I rarely buy a new book, preferring to check it out from the library or listen to audiobooks on free apps like Libby and Hoopla, and recently buying from Audible (grrr, they got me). *My shelves are mostly thrifted or gifted. With an... Continue Reading →
"Now here's a little story I've got to tell. About three bad brothers you know so well. It started way back in history. With Adrock, (M.C.A.) and me (Mike D.)" Bet you didn't know I could rap. Don't worry, I only attempt it when I hear those boys. My boys. The Beastie Boys. Yes, those... Continue Reading →
10. I discovered that I can not complete my Good Reads challenge and not care, much. I've read enough satisfying quality in the last year, that the quantity doesn't matter. 9. I'll always choose variety over sticking with a single author, series or genre. Not so much a discovery since I've practiced this habit awhile,... Continue Reading →
Surely, scores of lovely new titles will grace the shelves in 2020, but for the life of me, I struggled to find any I want to read. The top one is a must, while the others are possible contenders. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. Prequels are hit-or-miss, yet, I'm admittedly intrigued... Continue Reading →
After wading through my reading highs and lows, these 10 titles floated to the top. A weirdly eclectic mix, I gotta say, a byproduct of my reading co-challenge. Just for fun, I included my star ratings. *Note that I'm not the most generous 5-star giver, but three books this year captured my heart. I bumped... Continue Reading →
10. The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke Okay, listing this title has become an inside joke due to the fact it's filled a tbr spot every month since January. I've put off this Beowulf reimaging all year, but must check off the "retelling" prompt for my reading challenge. It's now or never. And the... Continue Reading →
A TTT freebie came at the perfect time to list my top 10 favorites from the last decade. I've coined it the #top10of10onthe10th Unlike May's challenge of picking one title from each year, these books I've loved reading over the last ten years regardless of pub date. The 2010s {or whatever they're being called} were... Continue Reading →
Cozy holiday novels could be popular titles for today's topic, but I don't read them. Depressing literary fiction is more in my wheelhouse, however, I chose to bridge the gap by listing books with wintry settings that I recommend. [Only a few qualify as bleak and literary]. The Snow Child by Eown Ivey. Bittersweet magical... Continue Reading →
I used to think so, but in my mellowing (call it maturing if you like) reader life, I've found tendencies evolve over time. I've dropped old habits with ease. Below are the major reading changes I've experienced in the last 7-8 years. *Audio books. I wouldn't get half the reading done I do without them.... Continue Reading →
