My reading month in August was filled with a healthy mix of fiction, non-fiction and a graphic re-telling of Romeo and Juliet. Tacky Goblin by Steele T. Sean My rating: 2 of 5 stars "Tacky Goblins" is a slim little novella that follows an unnamed narrator who decides to move to Los Angeles with his... Continue Reading →
Stranded and in Love – A July Reading Wrap-Up
Wow, this is late! Well, you know what the say: who cares! I read seven books in July; three illustrated, one nonfiction and the rest were fiction. In order of lowest to highest rated, here's my wrap-up for July: In the Garden of the Fugitives by Ceridwen Dovey My rating: 2 of 5 stars I... Continue Reading →
Shadowless People and a Four Mile Meditation – A June Reading Wrap-up
My reading month was packed with some pretty solidly rated books across a diverse range of genres. From graphic novels to science fiction novellas to audiobooks, I enjoyed most of what I picked up this month. That is, until my reading mojo was interrupted but an incredibly heartbreaking but compelling story set in Burundi which... Continue Reading →
Sexy Mermen and the Women Who Love Them – A May Reading Wrap-Up
Every time I place a bajillion holds at my local library, here's what I think will happen: I'll receive each book perfectly timed and delivered to me right when I've finished a book and am ready to pick up another. Here's what really happens: All 16 of my holds show up at once, I've forgotten... Continue Reading →
Owls and Zombies and Giants, Oh My! – An April Reading Wrap-up
In March, in celebration of Women's History Month, I pursued a self-assigned TBR that featured all women writers. This month I decided to revert back to my usual mood reading and April started off with some pretty middle-of-the-road books. A lot of what I picked up I liked, but only just barely. My reading picks... Continue Reading →