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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!)…
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…
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…
Book Review: Full Metal Magic
Full Metal Magic: An Urban Fantasy Anthology of Magic, Mayhem, and the Paranormal by J.A. Cipriano My rating: 3 of 5 stars I was clued in to this anthology by a mention in J.A. Cipriano‘s newsletter, which is worth subscribing…