Mad About You by Mhairi McFarlane
Mhairi McFarlane has become one of my favorite romance authors. I'm pretty sure I've read all of her books, and I was eagerly anticipating the publication of her latest novel, Mad About You (2022). McFarlane has a fun, engaging writing style, and I often feel more emotionally connected to her … [Read more]
Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road by Kyle Buchanan
Aw hell yes! I love a good oral history. And I especially love a good oral history about a subject based on popular culture, as pop culture inherently generates a lot of fodder for the telling. And as many people here are probably aware, I adore a great action film. Mad Max: Fury Road has been … [Read more]
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
The Wicked King by Holly Black
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
“Well, even if the serpent bites off your head,” says Tatterfell, “the rest of you will still look good.” “That’s the spirit,” I tell her.” ― Holly Black, The Queen of Nothing Lately, I’ve been spending an above-average amount of time on Pinterest, checking out art for the various literary … [Read more]
Sweep of the Heart by Ilona Andrews
Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Sweep of the Heart (5 stars)- This was freaking fantastic. Dina and Sean definitely show us what two innkeepers can do when everything they have is on the line. I can't wait for the next book! "Sweep of the Heart" follows the awesome events in the last book and novella. Dina and Sean have hit … [Read more]
I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes with Death by Maggie O'Farrell
Maggie O'Farrell is a gifted writer - and someone who has been quite lucky to evade death on multiple occasions. In this memoir, O'Farrell takes 17 incidents where she or her children come close death - through anaphylaxis, encephalitis, rash decisions made in youth or even later, as a parent. She … [Read more]
So this is Christmas by Jenny Holiday
On Friday afternoon I stepped into the security line at the airport to look down at a message that just arrived on my phone, my flight had been delayed by an hour. Now facing three hours at the airport instead of two, I went to the nearest store selling books. While pondering what to get, I … [Read more]
