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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
2019 in Books
The end of 2019 is on the horizon, so it’s time for all the wrap-ups to begin. Today, I start with books. I had a fairly good (though quiet) reading year, with 61 total books and another four I abandoned … Continue reading
Sunday Coffee – Twenty
Years back, Jason gave me a little heart filled with scrolls that listed things he loved about me. It was a Valentine’s gift, and remains one of my favorite gifts to this day. Today is our 20th anniversary, and I’m … Continue reading
Christmas Stories From Young Children
One of my favorite Christmas traditions involves a few tree ornaments that Jason and I bought way back around 2003: Though they are meant to hang on the tree, we’ve never put them up there. They’re full of blank pages, … Continue reading
Race Report: Elf Run 5K
A year ago, my friend Stephanie and I participated in the Elf Run 5K, which benefitted the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute. It was a 5K that included an adaptive portion for children and adults with disabilities, and part of the route … Continue reading
Here and Now and Then, by Mike Chen
Kin is a time-traveling agent helping to capture inter-time criminals. One one mission, he’s stranded in 1996 with no way to contact his rescue crew. As hope of rescue drains away, so does his memory of his life in the … Continue reading
Sunday Coffee – Rudolph and Faline
I’ve told this story before on the blog, years ago, so I apologize for the repeat. There’s a special reason I’m repeating it, though. Background: Back when I was a little kid (somewhere three to five years old), my mom … Continue reading
Starsight, by Brandon Sanderson (audio)
In this sequel to Skyward, Spensa is trying to learn about her lineage and the ancient potential for magic that she’s inherited. Unfortunately, her planet’s prison guards are getting more violent by the day. It seems that soon they’ll decide … Continue reading
WW – That Time I Ran a 10K While Walking a Half Marathon
A friend of mine ran her first 10K this weekend. She began running a few months ago as part of a weight loss regimen, coupled with weight training and healthy eating. Her 10K wasn’t an official event, but one she … Continue reading
Strange Planet, by Nathan Pyle
I think most people will recognize the cover art of this book – if not the specific picture, then the style of it. Strange Planet (the comic) has been around quite some time, though I’m not sure of specifics. All … Continue reading
Sunday Coffee – Tucked In
Well, it didn’t all go smoothly as hoped, but we’re in our new house now! Weird story, though. First, let me explain the circumstances that set this story up. This particular property was never occupied by the seller. A renter … Continue reading
The Zen Leaf 