The Cause by Joseph Ellis
"The pages that follow represent my attempt to tell the story of a highly compressed historical moment that subsequent generations called the American Revolution." This opening sentence addresses a question I often have about historical moments, especially ones known in special terms like the … [Read more]
The Dark Hours (Harry Bosch #23, Renee Ballard #4) by Michael Connelly
Desert Star (Harry Bosch #24, Renee Ballard #5) by Michael Connelly
I got so excited when I saw this book was available at my library. I immediately borrowed it and started listening. And within the first few minutes I realized that I had totally already read it! I thought initially that it was the new Bosch / Ballard book I had been waiting for. A few minutes after … [Read more]
Upheaval by Jared Diamond
"At one or more times in our personal lives, most of us undergo a personal upheaval or crisis, which may or may not get resolved through our making personal changes." This historical analysis of "upheaval" comes from Jared Diamond, of Guns, Germs, and Steel. I have to imagine that this book like … [Read more]
Lion’s Legacy by LC Rosen
Gosh, gosh, gosh! This book, LC’s writing reminds me how reading a queer book by a queer author really does hit differently, in the best ways. Tennessee Russo is a teen who’s been going on adventures with his dad to find ancient artifacts for his dad’s tv show since his bar mitzvah, but at … [Read more]
Trumps of Doom by Roger Zelazny
Blood of Amber by Roger Zelazny
Trumps of Doom "He started out walking, into the Labyrinth. There seemed to be a faint tune in the air..." I don't know if I can fully explain why, but within the first few pages of this book, I knew that my biggest complaint about the original series was at least being addressed. Whether or … [Read more]
Second Chance with the Demon by Chace Verity
When your terrible boss tells you he would never screw you over and that you are the most important employee, things are about to get really bad at work. The more of Chace Verity's books I read, the more I love them. Their characters are soft, accepting, respectful, funny, and extremely horny. … [Read more]
