Serpentine by Laurell K. Hamilton My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’m having a little trouble figuring out a rating for this, the 26th (!) book in the Anita Blake series. On the plus side, the book kept me engaged to the point of being a distraction when I needed to do other things. Also, Hamilton […]
Review: Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West
Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West My rating: 5 of 5 stars For as long as I’ve been part of the size acceptance movement (oh, excuse me, it’s “body positive” now!), I’ve read surprisingly few books about it or by its leaders. I consider Lindy West one of those leaders. Just by being […]
Review: Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari
Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari I just finished this book, which I listened to while driving. I find myself wishing that I’d read it on my Kindle, instead, in order to be able to take some notes. It’s a rich read, full of mentions […]
Review: The Annihilation Score by Charles Stross
The Annihilation Score by Charles Stross This is the sixth book of the Laundry Files and the first to be narrated by Mo instead of her husband. The plot kept me thoroughly engaged, and I enjoyed Mo’s voice — it was a nice change. I finished the book utterly wrung out, and I think that […]
Review: Neogenesis by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
Neogenesis by Sharon Lee My rating: 5 of 5 stars First, let it be known that I am an unabashed fangirl when it comes to Lee and Miller. That much has long been established. Should they care to publish their grocery lists, I would most likely purchase and read them. That said, Neogenesis is an amazing book, […]
Review: A Plague of Giants by Kevin Hearne
A Plague of Giants by Kevin Hearne My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book represents a major change from the Iron Druid series, so I worked hard to set aside my expectations of Hearne based on loving those. A Plague of Giants is every bit as well-written as that series, maybe even better! Still, I […]
Book Review: The Gathering Edge by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
The Gathering Edge by Sharon Lee My rating: 5 of 5 stars A most satisfying entry in the Liaden Universe series, number 20 begins and ends with plenty of action. Indeed, the reader hardly has time to take a breath for all the action! The characters themselves must be exhausted — I feel so in their […]
Book Review: Less Than A Treason by Dana Stabenow
Less Than a Treason by Dana Stabenow My rating: 5 of 5 stars FINALLY! The cliffhanger at the end of Bad Blood is resolved, or of course there would not be a #21. It’s been so long (over four years!) since I read #20, though, that I had to go back and re-read the last bit […]
Book Review: Positivity: Groundbreaking Research Reveals How to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions, Overcome Negativity, and Thrive by Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ph.D.
Positivity: Groundbreaking Research Reveals How to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions, Overcome Negativity, and Thrive by Barbara L. Fredrickson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I first read Fredrickson’s second book, Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become. It blew me away, and I’ve recommended it hither […]
Book Review: Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Storm Front by Jim Butcher My rating: 5 of 5 stars I just re-read Storm Front, after first reading it — well, I don’t even know how many years ago! Shortly after it was first released, I think. Now, it’s important to know that I simply don’t re-read books. I find that too boring, most of the […]