Lose Yourself in the World of Books
Crescent City #1 This book took me over two years to read - I received an ARC in December 2019 and it was partly intentional that I took so long, and partly the fault of the book. Synopsis From the publisher marketing:Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life--working hard all day and partying all night--until a… Continue reading House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
I love Ruta Sepetys books so much and when I found out her latest book would be set in Romania during the fall of communism, I was immediately intrigued - once again she would be introducing me to a time and a place I knew very little about. Synopsis From the publisher marketing:Romania, 1989. Communist… Continue reading I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
Diary of a Bookseller #23 Just when I think I know myself and what I like to read, my habits and interests decide to take a complete turn. For the last five years or so, I've read predominantly nonfiction with little interest in fiction and I've been trying to figure out why, particularly as I… Continue reading A Reading 180°
While in real life my year started off incredibly poorly, my reading year started with a bang - 3 books in the first week of the year alone - I think it might be a non-vacation week record! Quite a few of the books that I finished come out later this year (or have sequels… Continue reading January 2022 Wrap Up
A Search for a Sister and the Truth of Her Murder Another manuscript read, I finished Catch the Sparrow in May of 2021. I'm still not a big true crime reader, but reading this book, followed by the disappearance of Gabby Petito, I've been thinking more and more about our culture's fascination with missing young… Continue reading Catch the Sparrow by Rachel Rear
Shady Hollow #1 When reviewing titles for the spring, one of our reps handed me an advance copy of Shady Hollow shortly before I left for a beach vacation in October. Deciding it might be what I would be in the mood more, and being short enough to be read in a day, I excitedly… Continue reading Shady Hollow by Juneau Black
A Guide for Occupants After I didn't love The Road to Little Dribbling, I wanted to give Bill Bryson another shot. My mom had enjoyed A Short History of Nearly Everything, so I thought I might try one of his more science minded books instead of another travel one. Synopsis From the publisher marketing:Bill Bryson… Continue reading The Body by Bill Bryson
I'd been looking forward to an Anthony Bourdain travel guide for years, hoping that eventually he would sit still long enough to write it. When he died, I thought we'd never get one and I was quite excited when it was announced that Laurie, his longtime assistant, would edit and assemble one instead. Synopsis From… Continue reading World Travel by Anthony Bourdain
The Emmy Lake Chronicles #2, sequel to Dear Mrs. Bird This summer, when I was desperately struggling to find a book to lose myself in, I turned to sequels of my favorites because I knew they wouldn't disappointment. Yours Cheerfully is a very fitting and enjoyable follow up to Dear Mrs. Bird. Synopsis From the… Continue reading Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce
Welp, I had my worst reading year since 2014, just a paltry 34 books read. Since 2015 I've read over 50 books a year. But it's been a hell of a year. From a cancer scare for me to multiple family deaths, well, I'll be happy to see this year in the rearview mirror. Total… Continue reading 2021 Year in Books
Celebration of Books 