Perfume & Pain by Anna Dorn
CBR Bingo: Joker, in that way about how the court jester can stand and laugh at everyone? I just feel like the book has that vibe, where everything is just circus antics and Astrid is watching her life collapse around her. A gift from my lovely friend Eunice, a reminder that life can toss you … [Read more]
The Employees by Olga Ravn
The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami
CBR18 BINGO: Craft for The Employees (unconventional/fragmented/experimental approach) and Summer for The City and Its Uncertain Walls The Employees by Olga Ravn So, I read this. Uh . . . And then I did some of this: It's hard to know what to make of this. It's confusing, although I do … [Read more]
Roverpowered 2-3 by Drew Hayes
Bingo 4: Middle OK, so I mentioned a rough week about 2 reviews ago. Here come the middle volumes of Rover Powered (2-3) such as the series currently is [5 out, 6th on the way]. So mid-series for Middle square. Wanda and Wumble go to alchemist training, and Wanda and Wumble go on their first … [Read more]
Comida Casera by Dora Ramirez
Bingo 3: You What else am I going to be looking at here but a cookbook, and one that I’ve read but may or may not actually use otherwise. I haven’t done the numbers, but that’s gotta be a significant percentage of my reviews. Comida Casera is vegan Mexican cooking, but chef-y. It’s not shy about … [Read more]
Roverpowered 1 by Drew Hayes
Bingo 2: Refuge How to find solace the week the world loses Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, and I’m getting into a challenging time at work, life outside work is over-busy, I’m tired, etc.? Drew Hayes novellas, obviously. I’ve been a fan of this author for years, knew he had this series … [Read more]
The God of High School vol. 1 by Yongje Park
Bingo 1: VS One thing I love about my local public library system is that they have multiple summer reading challenges, including one for adults. Yes, with prizes too. Most years, the final finishing prize is a book; this year was no exception. What was a little different was that a) the half—way … [Read more]
