I did a little reflecting on my reading goals for 2018. About all I accomplished was to read a book a month. Okay, I beat that, but I think I did pretty a pretty good job. This is only an account of what I finished. I have a problem with starting and then never finishing … Continue reading What I read in 2018
I've been reading everything I've run across on The Handmaid's Tale. Everything. If you haven't read The Handmaid's Tale, now is the time to read it. It's hard to get through, and hard to reread. This dystopian future isn't too far off from where we are now and isn't actually out of the realm of … Continue reading What Maggie’s Reading: Handmaid’s Tale Edition
I was told what this book was about from a couple different friends. Neither one had it right, which I realized fairly quickly. I am so glad I kept reading, though. Told from the perspective of "the mothers", the elders of the church, The Mothers is the story of two girls, three families, and one … Continue reading The Mothers
The first Gaiman book I've finished, and it was a perfect way to dive in. The Ocean at the End of The Lane was worth the wait, and beautiful start to an author I know I'll read more from. Short enough to be mistaken for a children's book, but certainly not written as one, this … Continue reading The Ocean at The End of the Lane
In my rummaging online I found a few lists that will get you headed to your nearest book store. And, if your 2017 reading resolutions are anything like mine, it'll help you cross some off your list. Irresistible Books: Small Presses in Science Fiction and Fantasy 2017's Best Poetry 10 Works of Black Literature America Needs … Continue reading 5 lists to find your next read
Nicotine by Zell Zink Penny finishes college and returns home only to lose her father. With his death, the family drifts apart, and Penny drifts lost. Heading for the house left to her she finds it filled with squatters, and no heart to tell them to leave. Swimming Lessons by Claire Fuller Most every woman my … Continue reading The next 5 books I’m reading
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book - but it covers a time I'm intrigued by, but don't know much about. Post Russian Revolution, while much of the West is celebrating the booming economy and a return to life post war, Moscow is very different. Count Rostov helped propel the Revolution in its … Continue reading A Gentleman in Moscow
My first Book of the Month club box arrived! It came with a tote, a wine koozie, and a book mark. I'm pretty excited to get started with All the Ugly and Wonderful Things too! If you're looking for bookish box, I'd like to suggest this one - it's been around since 1926. (Fun fact: … Continue reading First Book of the Month box
