nevertheless, she persisted
It’s been a while since I’ve read a really great historical fiction novel, and Heather Chisvin’s debut, A Fist Around the Heart, sounded perfect. It ended up being the book that truly got me out of my slump – I flew through this book and loved (almost) every second of it. (All reviews are spoiler-free unless […]
Read MoreI hit four books this week! Woo hoo! I feel like I’m finally back at my normal pace after a month-long slump, so I’m pretty happy. The first book I finished this week is Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman. I had previously read Malerman’s A House at the Bottom of a Lake and really enjoyed it, so […]
Read MoreNo, I haven’t read Bird Box. But Josh Malerman’s A House at the Bottom of a Lake was enough to make me a fan. And when I read the synopsis of his newest novel – Unbury Carol – I knew I had to read it. (All reviews are spoiler-free unless otherwise noted.) Synopsis (From Goodreads) Carol Evers is a […]
Read MoreI’m pretty sure this is the smallest book haul I have ever posted. Which is kind of amazing, because my hauls are usually pretty out of control. But I haven’t placed a single Book Outlet order in two months and I’ve actually been buying just the books I’m interested in (what a novel idea!). But […]
Read MoreMarch definitely wasn’t my best reading month ever, and I’m still getting back into my usual reading/blogging routine. But there are some books I’m really excited about reading this month, so I’m hopeful they will help me get back into the swing of things. Here’s what I’m planning on reading in April: Jane Seymour: The […]
Read MoreSince January and February were such amazing reading months, it’s only fitting that March kind of sucked. Between work and life and blogging and reading (and a week-long migraine right in the middle of the month), I got really burnt out. I spent days just watching stupid TV shows and knitting (at least I did […]
Read MoreI have always been a fan of mythology, especially in fiction. Whether it’s incorporated into epic sci-fi or a great historical novel, I am here for it. Naturally, I fell completely in love with Madeline Miller’s Song of Achilles when I read it a few years ago (after several readers recommended it). Her writing and stories […]
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