Lots of knitting. Lots and lots of knitting. (If you’re on Ravelry, you can see my finished projects.) My hands ache from the knitting, particularly the left because I knit Continental. I think I may have to learn to knit…
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…
Book Review: Magic to the Bone
Magic to the Bone by Annie Bellet My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Boss Fight! The climax to the Samir storyline that has been building throughout all seven volumes of the series, this plot does not disappoint. My only…
Book Review: Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives
Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives by Gretchen Rubin My rating: 4 of 5 stars Not quite as good as her first book, but well worth the read. I probably should have gotten the abridged version,…
Review: How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age by Dale Carnegie
How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age by Dale Carnegie My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was a teenager when my father recommended Mr. Carnegie’s original book to me, and at 48 I finally got…
Review: Attack the Geek by Michael R. Underwood
Attack the Geek by Michael R. Underwood My rating: 5 of 5 stars Excuse me, but SQUEE! More Ree Reyes! More Drake! More Eastwood and Grognard! Yes, more Geekomancy! Michael Underwood is back with a delightful novella and if I…