Whew, buddy! It’s March. Is Spring springing the place you’re?
Let’s discuss books!
Carrie: I’m ending Gentleman Jim by Mimi Matthews. It’s beloved by many however I’m feeling kinda cranky about it.
Shana: I’m studying at sloth velocity recently, so I believe I’m studying the identical books as final month. I did begin a brand new audiobook, Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Value. It’s already difficult my deeply held assumptions and I’m solely on chapter 1.
I believe Sneezy was studying it final month. How did it land for you?
Sneezy: I’m nonetheless working my method by way of. Up to now it nonetheless seems like placing on ointment on pores and skin so dry it’s bleeding. As in, good, it’s clearly good, but additionally WHAT HAVE I EVER DONE TO YOU FOR YOU TO CALL ME OUT LIKE THIS????
Sarah: A lot of that guide has frolicked in my mind. I really like how a lot Dr. Value’s writing rigorously unravels SO MUCH of what I’ve by no means questioned about productiveness and laziness.
I’m studying Darkish Archives by Megan Rosenbloom, a nonfiction research of anthropodermic bibliopegy, aka “books sure in human pores and skin.” A number of commenters, together with Heather C and Claudia (The Different One) have talked about this guide, and WOW, it’s severely attention-grabbing. I’m additionally about to start out The Serpent Sea by Martha Wells, ( A | BN | Ok | AB ) guide 3 within the Raksura collection. I believe Moon is a winged, clawed, sarcastic and intelligent proto-Murderbot, and I really like the worldbuilding and the emotional uncertainty of your entire collection.
Elyse: I’m studying The Heiress Hunt by Joanna Shupe. ( A | BN | Ok | AB )
Claudia: I’m in the course of the mom of all studying slumps.
Tara: I’m going to do the impolite factor the place I discuss a guide that isn’t out but, however a minimum of it’s out by the top of the month? I’m studying Knit, Purl, a Child and a Lady by Hettie Bell. I’m solely a 3rd of the best way by way of, however for those who like the concept of an f/f romance with fats rep, knitting, pals with advantages, and a very nonjudgemental dive into abortion vs opting to finish a being pregnant, that is the guide for you!
In audio, I’m listening to Untangled: Guiding Teenage Women Via the Seven Transitions into Maturity by Lisa Damour. ( A | BN | Ok | AB ) It was really helpful to me by a superb good friend since my 9 yr previous is absolutely into her “I’M A TWEEN YOU, YOU KNOW” self. A few of it doesn’t apply but, however I’m already discovering it useful.
Catherine: I’m studying and rereading Paladin’s Power by T. Kingfisher. ( A | BN | Ok | AB ) Haven’t been in a position to get into the rest for some time, however this one I obtained to the top after which flipped straight again to the start and began once more. It’s completely pleasant – the romance itself may be very candy and fluffy, the characters are very right down to earth and humorous, and the fantasy plot and setting are thought frightening, and humorous, and horrific, and typically tragic.
Additionally, the consent on this one is unbelievable, even when it does make for a sluggish burn that’s verging on taunting the reader. Gotta love a hero who’s a very massive man and who’s conscious that being a very massive man makes him type of intimidating and so he must be very cautious that the girl he’s with doesn’t really feel like she will’t say know.
Such a beautiful, beautiful guide. Regardless of all of the severed heads.
Susan: I’m mainlining Jeannie Lin’s Lotus Palace Mysteries proper now, that are centred on a courtesan and her household in Tang Dynasty China. I’m in the course of The Jade Temptress and I don’t know if I’m internally screaming extra in regards to the thriller or the romance.
I maintain circling again to how this stoic, plain-spoken constable describes Mingyu as “stunning as a goddess.” Out loud. Together with his face. To potential suspects. After which I’ve to shriek slightly bit.
What are you studying? Tell us!