Yep, it's true - I was so shocked I didn't know what to do next.
Lara asked this question recently regarding her own reading, and I’d been pondering it since then until I came across this article from Sophie Vershbow: “When Is it Okay to Not Finish a Book?” So how does a conscientious person decide when to give up and when to stick it out to the end? The debate is much older than the internet, but in online reading communities such as Goodreads, or on the literary sides … Continue reading When Do You DNF a Book, and Why?
Welcome back, everyone! Have the seasons changed yet for you? We’re getting there in New England. We’re certainly in the transitioning stage where it’s cold in the morning, but warms up by midday. I’ve lived here for over a decade and I have yet to master the art of layering. Oh, well! I’m also trying to be more active, but that’s a struggle. Exercise bores me and I haven’t found a method of moving my … Continue reading Links: Music, Glass Blowing, & More
Evocation by S.T. Gibson is $2.99! This one came out in May and is book one in a new, queer fantasy series by Gibson. Did any of you pick this one up?
Joan Matthews is headed to her hometown because her father Trevon died. Like him, she is a witch. However, their relationship broke many years ago when she chose to become a war witch and kick ass wherever she’s needed, rather than take up their family’s traditional role as a binder witch who casts protection spells on their town. Joan plans to stay just long enough for the ceremony that will lay him to rest, but … Continue reading Consecrated Ground by Virginia Black
The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by KJ Charles is 99c! Thanks to everyone who let us know about this sale. Take note that it has a new cover and a new ISBN, so double check if you have this already. This book was almost recommend in two Rec Leagues: Papa Bears and No Bleak Moment.
This HaBO request is from Mikayla, who wants to find this “why choose” romance: It’s a paranormal, why choose romance with a siren/mermaid princess as the female lead. She was living on land. I think she might have been in exile and ends up meeting her mates. She gets called back home by her father (the king) and she uses her pet kraken to get there. There’s a guy who is manipulating her father with … Continue reading HaBO: Why Choose Romance with a Pet Kraken
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for me anyway. The ‘bers (September, October, November, December) mean beautiful fall colors, cooler weather, and craft fairs. Next year I’m going back to Rhinebeck, but this year I stayed local and went to Wisconsin Sheep & Wool. I got the impression that it was larger–or at least more crowded–this year, possibly due to the weather. Last year was very hot which may have deterred some people … Continue reading Wisconsin Sheep & Wool 2024
Bookshop Cinderella by Laura Lee Guhrke is $3.99! This is book one in a series that started in Summer 2023. Book two in the series came out this summer. The heroine is a bookshop owner and this has some Pygmalion vibes.
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Pam G: There is a lot to see here, including wind machines in space. However, our hero has solved it with a plait! According to the Goog, this is called a Dutch braid–so, all business in the front, salon day in the back. Though, to be honest, I am more reminded of the Rat King in The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rats, as that is exactly how I … Continue reading Cover Snark: Pit Check
If you’ve been hiding under a rock, you might not have heard about how this season of The Bachelorette ended. It’s…a lot. So grab an adult beverage because we’re about to get into it. Picasso says he’s not interested. Ear scritches only please. Jenn’s family has traveled to Hawaii to meet both Devin and Marcus. Her mom, Trinh, starts crying when Jenn walks in. Jenn’s family and best friend Nichole meet Devin first. She tells her … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S21 E9: What a Dick
