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I have reviewed many books over the years, and some reviews have been more interesting or fun to write than others. The below list were my favorites to write.
• Ada, or Ardor
• Choose Your Own Autobiography
• Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
• If Not, Winter
• Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
• The Kid Table
• Like Water for Chocolate
• Lolita
• The Monk
• The Night Circus
• Oathbringer
• Return of the Native
• Rhythm of War
• S
• Things Fall Apart
• The Unit
• The Woods Are Always WatchingCategories:
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Author Archives: Thistle
Seraphina, by Rachel Hartman
For nearly forty years, there has been tentative peace between humans and dragons. That peace doesn’t stop prejudice from both human and dragon, and tension builds as the treaty anniversary nears. Seraphina is stuck between two worlds, a half-dragon who … Continue reading
Wellness Wednesday #21: Depression
So you know that metaphor I used, about edging over the peak of a mountain? Well. I kept feeling that way, until ten days ago, when I suddenly fell into a deep crevasse. Dazed, I spent four days just trying … Continue reading
Words of Radiance, by Brandon Sanderson (audio)
Book Two of the Stormlight Archive, following The Way of Kings. Note: this review will not contain book spoilers, but will contain spoilers for The Way of Kings. Shallan and Jasnah make their way toward the shattered plains with information … Continue reading
Posted in 2016, 2017, 2020, Adult, Prose
Tagged audio, Cosmere, divinity, dream-invader, favorite, multi-read, reread, speculative
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Sunday Coffee – Sick-Reading
When I was young, I discovered that repetitive action carried on too long was often followed by illness. I don’t mean that I would get tired or nauseous or simply not feel well. I mean full-blown, immune-system compromised drawn-out illness. Of … Continue reading
View from the Desk
The view from my desk has changed quite often in the last year. Going into 2015, I’d converted to a makeshift standing desk, only to discover over the next six months that 1) standing for long periods of time while trying … Continue reading
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Wellness Wednesday #20: Surgery
Once upon a time, I had rockin’ abs. That’s what swimming competitively with cross-training for five years will do for you, heh. Then I got married, got pregnant, got stretchmarks, got loose skin, and got really, really messed up abs. … Continue reading
Callback: The Way of Kings (audio)
Note: Because this is a re-review, there will be book spoilers. My original review of The Way of Kings is spoiler-free. I admit it: I didn’t want to reread this book. It’s long. Over 1000 pages. And back in 2012, … Continue reading
Sunday Coffee – Callbacks
It’s no secret that I adore rereads. Sometimes, though, my long years of blogging have led me to skipping rereads, especially of books I’ve previously reviewed. In my early blog-days, I used to put up second reviews – Crossed Wires and We … Continue reading
My True Love Gave to Me, by Multiple Authors
My True Love Gave to Me is a collection of twelve holiday short stories by different YA authors, including several of my favorites. Five of the authors were ones I’d read before, the rest new-to-me. This was my experience: This … Continue reading
Wellness Wednesday #19: Yoga
Let me start my first Wellness Wednesday of 2016 with a little bit of facetiousness. I GAINED a lot in 2015, including a lovely 50 lbs and 30 inches. Boo. But I’m tired of focusing on negative gains, and I’m … Continue reading
The Zen Leaf 